mariskabrenkman
Joined Jul 2012
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The two lead actors are truly sublime. The story is taken from life.
Two people who have been together for decades and used to have the most wonderful adventures have ended up in a boring life where almost nothing happens. Purchasing an easy chair is a highlight of their existence.
Until they receive a message from an old dear friend from Spain who has cancer and has ended up in a hospice. He invites them to drop by and have one more gin with him.
The man of the house is not keen. Maartje, his wife, cannot let go of the idea. She starts experiencing more and more things that are due to her incipient dementia. Something both she and her husband are not yet willing to accept.
In the end, they decide to take on the trip to Spain in their old car anyway. Along the way, all the memories of the past come up. And Jaap's acceptance that his wife is not and will not be the same takes place as well.
Beautifully acted. Moving, funny, real, sweet, relatable. Highly recommended!
Two people who have been together for decades and used to have the most wonderful adventures have ended up in a boring life where almost nothing happens. Purchasing an easy chair is a highlight of their existence.
Until they receive a message from an old dear friend from Spain who has cancer and has ended up in a hospice. He invites them to drop by and have one more gin with him.
The man of the house is not keen. Maartje, his wife, cannot let go of the idea. She starts experiencing more and more things that are due to her incipient dementia. Something both she and her husband are not yet willing to accept.
In the end, they decide to take on the trip to Spain in their old car anyway. Along the way, all the memories of the past come up. And Jaap's acceptance that his wife is not and will not be the same takes place as well.
Beautifully acted. Moving, funny, real, sweet, relatable. Highly recommended!
I wrote my review a while back and just found out that Netflix won't make a second season!!!!! Whyyyyyyyy???? Whyyyyyy NOT?????
Absurdism, humour, shocking events... everything is in here. Acting is great. A delightful series that you want to keep watching!
You don't have to know anything about Greek mythology to appreciate this series....
Jeff Goldblum is simply amazing in his role as Zeus. The jokes, the heartless actions, the narcissistic moves he makes.
Poseidon is hilarious. How he manifests as a super tough guy with a healthy fear of Zeus.
And poor Prometheus. You have to feel sorry for that one. And will it work out for him?
The underworld in black and white. You immediately feel the urge to get out of there!
One to watch!
Absurdism, humour, shocking events... everything is in here. Acting is great. A delightful series that you want to keep watching!
You don't have to know anything about Greek mythology to appreciate this series....
Jeff Goldblum is simply amazing in his role as Zeus. The jokes, the heartless actions, the narcissistic moves he makes.
Poseidon is hilarious. How he manifests as a super tough guy with a healthy fear of Zeus.
And poor Prometheus. You have to feel sorry for that one. And will it work out for him?
The underworld in black and white. You immediately feel the urge to get out of there!
One to watch!