WhiskeyCactus
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The fact that I am leaving a review says it all because I don't think I have left any reviews before on IMDb.
Anyway, I just simply can't believe what I am watching. (My review is similar to many on here already).
I am really absolutely shocked at just how terrible this show is in terms of overall effect. These kids are like kids from literally this year, now, 2025. The things they say, the way they look, everything is completely wrong and awful.
The kids have such a stank of 2020s undertone it actually hurts. The way they look and dress is just ridiculous, the way they act (as in their actions) is all wrong for 1990s.. I just can't believe nobody seemed to realise this from the production staff - it's absolutely awful in terms of a 1990s show. (Yes, I get it's a 'revisit' for a bit of fun, but even so).
Having said all this, the show itself isn't that bad objectively if it was called something entirely different like That 2020s Show.. I just can't quite stomach what I am watching and feel sick just watching the whole thing divulge.
The actors (no the original cast I mean) are likeable enough but as I say it is just absolutely atrocious in terms of a realistic representation of ANYBODY who grew up in the 90s.. It's just.. awful.
Anyway, I just simply can't believe what I am watching. (My review is similar to many on here already).
I am really absolutely shocked at just how terrible this show is in terms of overall effect. These kids are like kids from literally this year, now, 2025. The things they say, the way they look, everything is completely wrong and awful.
The kids have such a stank of 2020s undertone it actually hurts. The way they look and dress is just ridiculous, the way they act (as in their actions) is all wrong for 1990s.. I just can't believe nobody seemed to realise this from the production staff - it's absolutely awful in terms of a 1990s show. (Yes, I get it's a 'revisit' for a bit of fun, but even so).
Having said all this, the show itself isn't that bad objectively if it was called something entirely different like That 2020s Show.. I just can't quite stomach what I am watching and feel sick just watching the whole thing divulge.
The actors (no the original cast I mean) are likeable enough but as I say it is just absolutely atrocious in terms of a realistic representation of ANYBODY who grew up in the 90s.. It's just.. awful.
The worst bit has to be 'Young Bull', played by Rock Hudson - you begin to question whether the film is actually some sort of dry comedy - the actor being a tall white man - And it's painfully awkward to watch.
Other bits are just how ridiculous it is that tens of Indians ride in and instead of attacking just continue to do everything in their power not to actually attack and just get gunned down by the white people in the middle.
I mean, I'm all up for a bit of classic Western cowboys and Indians - but this is just taking the piss.
Aside from this, the filmography is actually pretty decent and the film is quite engaging. Overall there's good attention to detail in terms of props - and enjoyable action scenes. The characters aren't particularly captivating, generally lacking depth (as is probably typical of this type of film).
I like how the Winchester '73 rifle goes through various owners each one being killed - a bit like the Deathstick from Harry Potter. Furthermore, the Winchester '73 also acts rather like a MacGuffin ("an object, device, or event that is necessary to the plot and the motivation of the characters, but insignificant, unimportant, or irrelevant in itself.")
Some lovely 'cacti' scenes towards the end.
Other bits are just how ridiculous it is that tens of Indians ride in and instead of attacking just continue to do everything in their power not to actually attack and just get gunned down by the white people in the middle.
I mean, I'm all up for a bit of classic Western cowboys and Indians - but this is just taking the piss.
Aside from this, the filmography is actually pretty decent and the film is quite engaging. Overall there's good attention to detail in terms of props - and enjoyable action scenes. The characters aren't particularly captivating, generally lacking depth (as is probably typical of this type of film).
I like how the Winchester '73 rifle goes through various owners each one being killed - a bit like the Deathstick from Harry Potter. Furthermore, the Winchester '73 also acts rather like a MacGuffin ("an object, device, or event that is necessary to the plot and the motivation of the characters, but insignificant, unimportant, or irrelevant in itself.")
Some lovely 'cacti' scenes towards the end.
Firstly, let me start with some positives. I thought the theme of the film was interesting, to do with land mines and the Bosnian War, and presumably atrocities and genocidal acts. I have to say before watching it I did not know much about what I was about to watch. I have to say I was mislead to believe it was Horror, but in actual fact it feels more like a Dark Thriller with themes of Horror and War i.e. there was clearly a Deliverance vibe going on at the start, and aside from the creepy looking Guardian Angel that would be about where the horror side of things ends.
The filming style was fun for the first few minutes, but an hour and a half later of revolving cameras, darkness, and behind the head shots it all seemed a bit ridiculous and you wonder how a supposed 2 million euro budget (according to Wikipedia) was used up on just 4 actors, a forest and a great deal of what I can only describe as pointless videography.
Without trying to slate it too much, I found 'Alex' to be fairly unbearable, as an overly dramatic naive young chap who was an insufferable wannabe man-to-the-rescue but simply lacked any strength both physically and of character; Extremely annoying in every way possible. I think 'Selma' was at least interesting and played her role well though unfortunately this leads me on to my next comment about The Story, which overall I can once again only describe as being fairly 'pointless' or insubstantial. There were some interesting psychological moments where it felt like the dread was closing in, but then once the cat was out of the bag there wasn't much left to say. I knew from the moment I saw the car 'stuck' in the road in the very first scene that this movie was not exactly going to win any Oscars. I really am surprised about the budget here and can only presume the directors paid themselves substantial salaries through some questionable laundering function - But seriously, overall it wasn't the worst thing that's ever happened to me, and certainly illuminating in some regards. I think a 5/10 is generous, I'd say more like a 4.5 but I suppose I've rounded up.
One more comment: I saw that 'Maus' according to Wikipedia is an 80s/early 90s graphic novel about a Holocaust survivor, so I suppose that's what would have inspired the name of this movie.
Thank you for reading.
The filming style was fun for the first few minutes, but an hour and a half later of revolving cameras, darkness, and behind the head shots it all seemed a bit ridiculous and you wonder how a supposed 2 million euro budget (according to Wikipedia) was used up on just 4 actors, a forest and a great deal of what I can only describe as pointless videography.
Without trying to slate it too much, I found 'Alex' to be fairly unbearable, as an overly dramatic naive young chap who was an insufferable wannabe man-to-the-rescue but simply lacked any strength both physically and of character; Extremely annoying in every way possible. I think 'Selma' was at least interesting and played her role well though unfortunately this leads me on to my next comment about The Story, which overall I can once again only describe as being fairly 'pointless' or insubstantial. There were some interesting psychological moments where it felt like the dread was closing in, but then once the cat was out of the bag there wasn't much left to say. I knew from the moment I saw the car 'stuck' in the road in the very first scene that this movie was not exactly going to win any Oscars. I really am surprised about the budget here and can only presume the directors paid themselves substantial salaries through some questionable laundering function - But seriously, overall it wasn't the worst thing that's ever happened to me, and certainly illuminating in some regards. I think a 5/10 is generous, I'd say more like a 4.5 but I suppose I've rounded up.
One more comment: I saw that 'Maus' according to Wikipedia is an 80s/early 90s graphic novel about a Holocaust survivor, so I suppose that's what would have inspired the name of this movie.
Thank you for reading.