donaldgilbert
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Pros: Technically looks pretty good, including set design, costumes, and the animation is fun and well done.
Cons: Way too contrived and heavy-handed to appeal either to my tv taste or my sense of humor. I couldn't see beyond the corporate intention: "a funny take on a serious issue that people can enjoy and laugh about while also being made aware". Maybe it's just impossible to take a (figuratively speaking) "cartoonish" approach to BLM and systemic racism. Maybe it's too soon to make this tragedy a comedy. I don't know.
Summary: It's not my normal practice to review a series based on one episode so dismiss if you wish but I have a difficult time considering watching episode 2.
Cons: Way too contrived and heavy-handed to appeal either to my tv taste or my sense of humor. I couldn't see beyond the corporate intention: "a funny take on a serious issue that people can enjoy and laugh about while also being made aware". Maybe it's just impossible to take a (figuratively speaking) "cartoonish" approach to BLM and systemic racism. Maybe it's too soon to make this tragedy a comedy. I don't know.
Summary: It's not my normal practice to review a series based on one episode so dismiss if you wish but I have a difficult time considering watching episode 2.
... Am I really giving this show a 9 out of 10?? Yes I am! I just binge-watched it and found Paul Judd as totally pulling this off! In fact, he was so convincing to me in this dual role that I totally have a new level of respect for his talent.
I was hooked pretty much from the start and felt the humor and the excitement equally enjoyable. I don't get easily hooked on shows (I barely watch TV nowadays) but I really found this addictive. I will recommend it to all of my friends!
I was hooked pretty much from the start and felt the humor and the excitement equally enjoyable. I don't get easily hooked on shows (I barely watch TV nowadays) but I really found this addictive. I will recommend it to all of my friends!
I'd like to preface this by saying thanks to the folks at Netflix for making this available to me at no additional cost or effort. This convenience made the experience less painful as I'd originally planned to rent this title.
Also on the topic of Netflix, they also has their productions of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, etc, that lift the genre back up with great stories and characters, while not having to rely on computer effects (and the obligatory 3D IMAX gimmicks that accompany) to grip the viewer. So again, respect.
The movies are just getting progressively more disappointing. Dr Strange, with its uncomplicated views on plot, characters, and science, will satisfy most people (10 out of 10!!) but I'm getting bored and annoyed by the formula. The plot here was exceptionally thin: really, it could be spoiled here in a sentence. It's all been done.
Chris Nolan and Netflix set the bar for me on the superhero genre. Looking forward to "The Defenders"!
Also on the topic of Netflix, they also has their productions of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, etc, that lift the genre back up with great stories and characters, while not having to rely on computer effects (and the obligatory 3D IMAX gimmicks that accompany) to grip the viewer. So again, respect.
The movies are just getting progressively more disappointing. Dr Strange, with its uncomplicated views on plot, characters, and science, will satisfy most people (10 out of 10!!) but I'm getting bored and annoyed by the formula. The plot here was exceptionally thin: really, it could be spoiled here in a sentence. It's all been done.
Chris Nolan and Netflix set the bar for me on the superhero genre. Looking forward to "The Defenders"!
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