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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
It's a really well made film, it's just not enjoyable to watch.
I don't know how to feel about this movie. On one hand I think it's directed, acted, and written really well. I also think its really brave and very unbiased in how it portrays the characters. The fantasy is having the heroes always be victims and have the villains be the ones who commit the crimes. This films showcases all the characters on an equal level. You don't agree with a lot of what they do but you understand them. This is what Karan is so fantastic at. He's so excellent at writing characters. I just find it an extremely difficult watch. I don't really know what the film could've done to fix it though. Make Pretty and Abhishek more villainous? Give them a happier ending? Although that would make it an easier and more enjoyable film with easier to root for leads, the way this film is, is realistic and it's why it's so strong. So I can't ask it to do that. I appreciate this film a lot and I respect it, I just think it's not nice to watch. I give it a 7/10
Don't go in expecting a charming, fun, comforting rom com. This is more of a hard hitting drama sprinkled with a lot of wit and comedy.
Doctor Who (2023)
Season 1 starts getting good but the finale ruins it.
Maybe the first few episodes of this season aren't the strongest. They're a little goofy and silly, but I still enjoyed them because I think they kept things fun and exciting and did a good job at introducing us to the characters and all the various mysteries. Then we get a run of genuinely great episodes with Boom, 73 Yards, and Dot and Bubble. Which in my opinion are among some of best episodes of the show. Maybe each of them in the top 40 or something (73 Yards in my top 10). We then get into the finale which has an absolutely incredible part 1 with one of the best cliffhangers the shows ever had, and sets the stage for the finale really well. It all starts ramping up in quality and hype and looks like it's gonna end really well too! But...
Then we get the finale and it all goes downhill. This season hypes up and builds up many different mysteries and at the end not only are many of them left unanswered, the answers we do get are completely nonsensical and very unsatisfying. A reveal doesn't have to be predictable but it needs to fall in line with all the hints and set ups that are laid beforehand. The biggest reveal at the end of this season, however, comes out of nowhere. It goes for emotional effect but when it makes this little sense and is this anticlimactic it doesn't work at all. I'll also say many many other things about the finale are massively disappointing but won't get into spoilers. It's probably the most disappointing finale the shows ever had.
If this season had nailed the finale, or even done a decent job of it id probably give this season a 9/10. As of now. It's a 5/10.
Doctor Who: Empire of Death (2024)
A mostly great season that ends with the worst season finale of the shows history.
This was the absolute worst! RTD is my favourite Doctor Who writer. This season was one of the best in years! Legend of Ruby Sunday was the best penultimate episode ever in the show for me! But this! This was horrendous! There's just so many bad things to it I can't get into it all! But it was just so badly written! The mystery went absolutely nowhere! One of the worst endings to anything I've ever seen! Sutekh was absolutely nothing after all that build up! The mother reveal made absolutely no sense and was so completely unsatisfying! So many things were left unexplained!!! It was horrible! Absolutely horrible! This was worse than Chibnall.
Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday (2024)
This is what Doctor Who is all about!
You have the fun! You have the scares! You have the heart! Wow just wow! What an episode! The pacing was absolutely perfect this episode! The plot unravelled in such a compelling way! The performances were all great! The effects were all fantastic! The music was thrilling and intense! This is probably the best part 1 to a finale the shows ever had!
This is what Doctor Who is all about! I sat watching the episode literally laughing because of how great it was and how much fun I was having watching it! This truly felt like RTDs first era more than any episode he's made since he's been back! It felt like the classic finale's he used to make! There's still part 2 to come and I'm so glad now I bought my ticket to see this in the cinema! This... This was made for the fans and it delivered tenfold! This is what Doctor Who is to me! I absolutely loved it!
Doctor Who: Boom (2024)
Great performances, weak writing.
I'm gonna be honest and say I was disappointed by this episode. It's premise alone was great and it was the return of Moffat... Unfortunately it's not the Moffat I was hoping for, from the first 4 series, but later Moffat. I don't think the premise was taken advantage of much at all. It was kind of just a gimmick and much of the story would've played out the same if the doctor wasn't on a landmine... I thought the point of the episode is that the doctor would have to try and save people and do his thing without being able to move, and only one scene really took advantage of this and that was when the Doctor calculated the weight by Ruby catching the 'Urn'.
Other than that there wasn't much here. Ruby dying was definitely a good and shocking moment and I like Monday's character and she was acted very well, but the child actor was so cringey... As was most of her dialogue.
The whole faith argument was so poorly written. Like it was just given a really quick and unsatisfying turn around at the end...
My biggest problem however was the resolution... That AI guy just instantly saves everyone... Umm okay. It was just too easy that I honestly was a little shocked the episode ended after that...
Idk I'll give it a 7 for the performances but this episode was kind of dull and unfortunately it played out more like an imitation of Moffat than an actual Moffat story.
Doctor Who: Space Babies (2024)
Silly but really really fun.
I honestly loved this episode. No it's not a Blink, or a Midnight, or an Eleventh Hour, it's more like a Partner's in Crime, but I'm here for that.
One of the things that's been missing from Doctor Who is the fun. Jodie's era didn't have a single episode I would say was genuinely fun, and Capaldis era was known for being way darker than before. This episode brought it all back in spades. I can see why people might think this is silly, especially because this is the kind of episode children will enjoy more than adults probably but I really liked it.
The Doctor and Ruby are EXCELLENT here. Probably the best dynamic between a doctor and companion since series 4. Well written, and well acted.
The plot of the episode is again really silly but it works for what it is, and it provides some really funny, and great moments. For example Eric going to the Bogeyman to be brave and then Ruby feeling guilty and chasing after him. Even the reveal of what the Bogeyman was, which would usually be gross to me, was hilarious because of Rubys reaction.
The emotional beats this episode we're well handled. They added a nice depth to both the Doctor and Ruby and they've teased and developed the mystery surrounding Ruby really nicely. I loved how the discussion of Rubys mother was done and how it led to her going to Carla. I also loved the cliffhanger ending with the snow in the TARDIS. Really eery and mysterious and just a cool visual.
My few negatives are the effects on the babies mouths. It never looked good, and I only bypassed it because of how cute it all was. I think it would've just been better if they had voice boxes or something to speak. I also think the way everything started and resolved was super quick, like you have to hear every single line to know exactly what's going on and its surprising Ruby remembers all that information when it's thrown at her in five seconds lol.
But yeah I'd five it a solid 8/10. It was super fun!
Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)
Just cause critics hate this doesn't mean it's good...
A mess of a movie. It has some good ideas but the screenplay seems to be like a first draft with Snyder just jotting down random ideas but never fleshing them out with rewrites or editing, so nothing connects emotionally. Visually it looks ugly. It's dark and dingy... Some designs are cool but it just looks like brown sludge most of the time. The acting is all pretty wooden. The dialogue is cringey. The slow motion in the action is also corny... The slow motion doesn't happen in exciting moments to amplify their effect, it happens at the most random and anti climactic moments and it just looks stupid. This is not a good movie and an R rated version won't save most of the problems mentioned here.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: New World Order (2021)
Better than Wandavision so far.
I really enjoyed Wandavision of course and this is completely different but in terms of character development which is what these shows will have as their biggest strength, this episode has as much, or more, character development for these two characters as the whole of Wandavision did for Wanda.
WandaVision: Breaking the Fourth Wall (2021)
I thought this episode was kinda slow but the ending made up for it.
I didn't even want the Agatha Harkness theories to be true as I thought Wanda doing it all was pretty tragic and powerful, however this doesn't change that fact. Plus the montage at the end was just so freaking hilarious that I just... Idk. It was just magnificent. My only problem is there is only two episodes left.... And still so much to get through.
WandaVision: All-New Halloween Spooktacular! (2021)
Great episode but wish it was longer.
Loved the 90s theme throughout. The Halloween vibes. I liked every part of this episode but it ended where I really wanted more. Last week's episode was longer and had more meat to it. The fact this weeks got shorter again kinda feels like I ain't got enough to last me till next week lol. But the ending tho. Still loved it and I doubt these complaints will mean anything when the whole shows out and I binge it through all the time.
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
I was very entertained but I understand the 5.5/10.
I enjoyed the first WW quite a bit. It was dark, inspiring and action packed. So naturally I was excited for this movie and had been waiting a really long time for it. The promotional material looked very different to the first movie but I still expected what I enjoyed in the first movie. Then I saw the reviews. 5.5/10 definitely lowered my expectation but I still wanted to see it because I'd been waiting a long time and I'm at a time in my life where escape may be necessary. Watching this movie I found it had nothing that was great about the first movie. It's tone was light hearted and comical, it had barely any action, and the moments of inspiration fell short. However, I still enjoyed the hell out of this movie.
While watchung this movie I was reminded more of Jingle All The Way than of Wonder Woman haha. Thats the tone the movie goes for. It feels like a family movie from the 90s. However, the tone is something I actually enjoyed. It knows how cheesy it is and it just goes with it. It's absolutely ridiculous but it's also earnest which makes it endearing. The characters are all well acted and are all pretty likeable. The plot is kind of nonsensical and the writing is definitely a huge problem but it didn't stop me from enjoying this movie and that's mainly because it was still directed well. The shots, the acting, the sets, the editing, the pacing, the tone, the overall direction. It all works. All of it but the writing. Oh and I should mention the score by Hans Zimmer is a marvel. Elevated so much of this movie.
Now the problems. This movie is very ambitious because it tries to tackle so many characters and it almost works but other than wonder woman it has one thread too many. You have Maxwell Lord, Steve Trevor, and Barbara Minerva. The movie would've worked better if any one of these were cut. And that's where my biggest problem lies. It had the potential to be so much better if it had more focus and didn't try so hard but unfortunately it's kind of mess in its structure. Motivations become murky, you spend so long with one character you forget the others even part of the movie let alone the same storyline. It is a complete mess.... But yeah. I still enjoyed it.
The Simpsons: Moaning Lisa (1990)
The most relatable episode for me.
Some people are complaining that Lisa had little reason to feel so depressed, but that was the point in my opinion. It's just overwhelming sadness that can too often cloud our minds. When you realise no basic joys can make you feel better, you turn to art. It's a story so relatable for me and I'm sure many others.
A Parks and Recreation Special (2020)
Nice little reunion
It was nice to see the parks gang back together again. Some nice call backs to the show. Not something I'd rewatch everytime I rewatch the show but it was nice.
The Expanse: The Monster and the Rocket (2017)
The choice was the reason this episode got me.
A few shows have a certain moment where they become something else, or bring a tear to my eye. The moment Naomi had to make a choice this episode was that moment for me. Although I agree with some reviews here that the acting isn't the best I've seen. The way the whole scene played out was excellent. It was hopefully and heartbreaking all at once.
Crisjen's lines are also still fantastic.
The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002)
10/10 for nostalgia but it's actually pretty good.
I would watch this show religiously in my childhood and had a lot of love for it. The way Tracy would drift off into her imagination to escape her reality was how I watched this show to escape my reality.
I rewatched this as an adult and I think it's just as good as I thought it was when I was younger. The story of Tracy and Cam is an excellent one. The supporting characters are usually very likeable and entertaining to see, with their own emotional moments now and again. For example Jackie and her Grandpa, Crash and his anger problems, Justine and her Dad.
Only problem I had with this series on the rewatch was that it does go a bit downhill as it goes on. The 4th series is good but not as great as the previous 3. A lot of the characters there are likeable and seeing Tracy's post foster life is interesting. Also seeing her return to the DG even while being fostered for her friends was touching.
Series 5 is very on and off though. It feels like a mess. So many characters leave and return and there a lot of non Tracy episodes. Still enjoyed it but even the series finale doesn't feel like a great send off. I think the best way to see it is actually the first 3 series and then the movie which has an excellent ending for the story of Tracy and Cam. Although series 4 also has a pretty good ending. I just kinda disliked the series 5 ending. The music was meh. It just kinda ended like a normal episode. Nothing dramatic.
Overall this is still a show I'll never forget. It will be the reason I'll hopefully foster and adopt a child in future. I will also probably still watch the show again many times when I feel low or just want to rewatch haha.
Gisaengchung (2019)
It's nature.
This film shows humanity in all its glory. We can try to claim the rich are evil and the poor deserve better but these are delusions we create to make us feel better. People are terrible. They are selfish. They are greedy. They are unkind. It's part of human nature. No matter how much you have, or how little, humanity still exists, and humanity is the problem.
All the problems in the world that make us suffer day to day are caused in the end because we are human. Nothing we can do about it.
The movie was good. Lol.
Doctor Who: Orphan 55 (2020)
Worst Doctor Who Episode.
The most forced, rushed, terribly written, directed, and edited episode of this show I've seen. My god this was bad.
The plot relied on stupid decisions by the characters. It seems the story was forced around a monster design and a laughably forced message on global warming.
I thought last week's episode had some promising moments but this has suddenly gone to the worst the shows ever been. It's just sad
Doctor Who: Spyfall: Part Two (2020)
KILL OFF THE COMPANIONS!
This is the first time I think Jodie has felt like the Doctor. I think it's the first time I've actually been excited and intrigued by Doctor Who in ages. It isn't perfect but it does some things right.
This proves that the companions are really bringing this show down. Chibnall cannot handle that many characters without them all becoming one dimensional. The companions are one dimensional and boring. The Doctor was left alone for what seems the first time. Her scenes with various historical figures, and especially the master were the first time Jodie has ever felt like the Doctor. She definitely had some moments that made me roll my eyes, but the plot is making her an actual character instead of a tool for stories. I hope it continues in this vain.
I don't like getting into the whole political aspect but it seems the show's go to thing for men in the past is to make a sexist comment. I mean why does it have to happen everytime? It gets boring.
The Master is great. I kinda hope this master stays around for multiple doctors... And showrunners....
The companion side plot is so boring. They have no personality. They're all comedic relief or just boring (Yaz).
The plot is weak here. Chibnall isn't good at writing sci Fi doctor who stories. The plot threads never really tie together satisfyingly. Like the Kasavan? Who cares. It was really poor.
The Gallifrey stuff. This stuff was good. It's the first genuinely emotional scene Jodie has given and the Master was fantastic here too. I'm very intrigued but I am also apprehensive. Chibnall has to land this storyline. It has to be impactful and not a cop out, but it also can't undo the history of the show. I honestly don't think Chibnall is capable. Here's hoping.
Doctor Who: Spyfall: Part One (2020)
A twist doesn't make things better...
This episode definitely improved on some aspects of the last season. The fact it's part 1 of a 2 part story gives the plot more room to breathe, and the ending makes it feel the doctor is more of a character than a plot devise (mostly). Although some people here are jumping up and down because they saw something they recognised. There are so many issues here. Three companions don't work. Nobody gets enough time and none of the companions feel like they need to be there, or even feel like people. They have no connection with each other, yet their dialogue suggests they're best friends. Why does the Doctor even like them? There is absolutely no relationship between any of the characters. The Doctor still barely has a personality. One liners and whacky quirkiness isn't the doctor. This is all so bad. Doctor Who feels so lifeless here. Definitely the worst era of DW we've ever had, which is a shame because people will blame the fact it's a female doctor when it's actually due to the horrendous writing. This feels like freaking CW show.
The dialogue is so bad. The companions, when all of them are together, are clearly just given random things to say so the audience knows they're still there. It's so bad. So so so bad.
The Witcher (2019)
Break neck pace takes away the emotional weight but the fun is still had.
The show goes through its plot and character work at such a quick speed that the weight of a lot of moments don't feel as heavy as they should or could. It's also structured very strangely for seemingly no reason and the strange editing choices don't help in any way. Although I will say it's still worth a watch for the fantastic fantasy elements on display. From the monsters to the magic and the epic battles. It delivers. Does it come close to game of thrones? In terms of fantasy entertainment? I can't say. They're both extremely different. In terms of effects and action scenes. It definitely comes close. In terms of characters, emotions, and intrigue. Nowhere near.
The Morning Show: The Interview (2019)
What happened?!
The show was going well but everything fell apart in this episode. Everything was a failure. The dialogue, the acting, the direction, the editing. It was so over the top it was laughable. It's like a child made this epsiode. Totally ruined it for me. No subtlety at all. The slow build up and intrigue and moral complexity from the last few episodes blew up here in the worst way possible.
Frozen II (2019)
I'm conflicted.
Frozen 2 is so much better than the first in a lot of ways but one thing it kept feels like more of a detriment to this movie than the first. The pacing. Both films have such a break neck pace and in the first film I felt it left me kind of cold on the characters, but with such a simple plot it still worked.
This movie has the same pacing but with added songs, character's, and amazing set pieces to take up the run time. This really leaves a similar impression as the first movie. What happens in the movie is satisfying and my god does it look (and sound) magnificent, but it dissapoints me a lot because I think an extra half an hour building the characters and world would make it feel so much more satisfying.
I still think it's a nice movie. Id give it a 6.5/10 whereas I'd give the first a 6.
Assassination Nation (2018)
It's #Deep with no depth.
A very self-righteous film with a tonne of messages. Some of the messages land, some don't. This movie doesn't know what it wants to be. It seems to wanna be satire but it's afraid to go full on. It's hard to even review. It was shot well. Some of the acting was good, some was bad. Narration was corny as hell. Plot was meandering. Unrealistic characters. The tension was well done in the action/horror scenes. It's meh. You can skip it.
Instant Family (2018)
It's cheesy. It's flawed. It saved my life and hopefully it'll save many others.
I wasn't having a very good day (life) but this film supported a feeling I've had for a while. There are so many kids in the world without families and it's important for more parents to be interested in making the world a better place for them. I hope this film will give others the feeling it gave me. You can't give up because it's seflish. Struggle for the greater good.
Kalank (2019)
It's nowhere near as bad as some are saying!
This film should and could have been a lot better with some more rewrites but a lot of the film works. The dialogue is extremely over the top to the point where every sentence uttered by a character is a metaphor at times. Although I feel some lines do come together at the end successfuly. The songs are fantastic. It looks and sounds brilliant. 10/10 in that regard. It's just the story doesn't really hook you until near the end. I feel the acting was quite good overall but the standouts were definitely Varun Dhawan and Madhuri. It ends on a good note which makes the whole experience worth it for me. I wish more effort was put into the story though.