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This is not a war movie. This is not a comedy. It's barely a drama. This is a two hour movie filled with virtually no plot and absolutely no interesting characters. The movie gives no attempt to develop the characters, with all but Bitt's character being entirely one dimensional, and even though Bitt does have a character, it's a poor and uninteresting one. He gives a laughably over-the-top and often cringe-worthy performance, showing that he was absolutely not right for this role.

As said, it completely falls short as either a war movie or a comedy, both of which it's listed as here on IMDb. There is only one action scene, and I use the term loosely - all it is is a two minute scene which only shows one side shooting a few bullets, and that's it. The comedy on the other hand is totally unfunny and virtually none of it lands. I honestly spent the entire film but knowing this was meant to be a comedy.

So we are left with a film that has no suspense, no tension, no action or effective comedy to take it off the ground. Ultimately this is a dull, lifeless effort at satirizing war that offers almost nothing in terms of entertainment or drama. Don't waste your time.

Don't be deterred by the negative reviews. If you didn't read them, you should know that most critics gave Iron Fist poor reviews because of "whitewashing" and "cultural appropriation". Unless you've got a stick up your arse, this shouldn't bother you. Iron Fist has been a white American character for more than 40 years, so it's no outrage that the writers have decided to keep that.

That nonsense aside, the show is actually pretty good. Perhaps it doesn't live up to the other Marvel/Netflix shows, but due to the standard they set, I can't complain. Finn Jones is appropriate casting for the extremely naive and troubled Danny Rand. He performance is appropriately comical, and often over-the-top, but he's the right fit. The supporting cast is also a strong point. Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing may not be the most developed character, but she's an entertaining sidekick and gives a fine performance. However, it's the morally ambiguous and fascinating trio of the Meachum family who stand out the most. Instead of one simple villain, the show offers us this set of characters, who often switch sides and make surprising decisions, making the audience constantly question who's side each one is really on. They're manipulative, complex and occasionally vicious, this is an enthralling trio of characters whose storyline makes for captivating viewing.

The action is similar to what we saw in Daredevil, and there are some particularly good fights in the final few episodes. The plot itself is strangely unfocused, bouncing between multiple story lines and never really forming one cohesion plot, but this is a minor flaw. If this was a book, it would be a page-turner. There are no particularly weak episodes, so if you were disappointed when Luke Cage lost steam at the end, don't worry - that doesn't happen at all here.

By the end I was satisfied that I watched this, and am glad I gave it a try despite the uncalled for negative reviews. If anything, don't let critics decide what you watch. Make an opinion for yourself. If you liked the other Marvel/Netflix shows, you'll almost certainly like this. Bring on The Defenders!