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It is a well thought mokery of the political system of România (although it can be extrapolated to many other countries). Having it released during the middle of elections across Europe it is a strike of genius. Well worth the time if you wish to enjoy a good comedy, many smart jokes and dome very charming characters with a rather good story. Go watch it if you're looking for a more modern and up to date take on what the romanian cinematography and comedy means and to have a better overview of what politics mean nowadays. Despite its effort some jokes still fall flat as they are rather subtle and nuanced.

It is a rather good movie, well documented and presents some unique footage and insights into the life of Ilie Nastase, one of the world'sbest tennis players. What the film lacks in depth, full documentary and historic details (as a follow thorugh on his journey from youth to old age) it fills in with meaningful expert opinions from various experts and other players, his own remarks and amazing cinematography selected from a wide range of archive footages. It could go more in detail and provide some perspectives but it is still a movie worth the time and quite a pleasant experience overall that will leave you satisfied.

While the series introduce an interesting dystopian world, having truly interesting roles, power dynamics, archetypes, and many thought provoking aspects which would be worth exploring (excluding how it was interpreted in various politically-driven circles as representing today's society - since it cannot and will not), the series fail miserably. This can be attributed to the fact that the main protagonist is very poorly represented. Apart of her facial or general features representing something that, if broadcasted 24/7, Would truly reduce population due to their contraceptive effect, sheIs mostly a monolith of nothingness or even weird, forced and sometimes truly repulsing gestures, mimics, expressions etc. The effect is that you end up bored or skipping those scenes, as they turn your stomach upside down, while making you wish to see her disappear from the story altogether (instead of emphasizing to her dramas). Furthermore, there are numerous other cast members, including the "antithetical wife", that feel natural and whom you start to enjoy better, or even root for them. Overall, as the story focuses on emotions, drama and connection to unfold, with small action jumps that pendulum back to the start, it makes is unbearable to watch and a dull presentation.