johntwatterson
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The only reason it gets two stars it is for Nida Kurshids performance. But the two stars illustrates that even she could not save this sinking ship.
Jojo Fleites looks the part, but the poor writing has him overly queer. I mean, the flamboyance is devastating!
If the idea was to make Mary Campbell, some kind of bad ass, vampire Hunter, they should've cast an actress who at least looks like she seen the inside of a gym. Or one who's doesn't look like she stopped growing at eight years old. I mean Meg Donnelly is cuddly as an Ewok. When she turns to face drake Roger her eyes, her nipple level! And don't get me started on his bad acting.
With the exception of Nida, the acting is just plain bad, and the writing well, that might be even worse.
As for production value? It looks like a high school play... for real!
Just with more elaborate sets...some of the time. But then I haven't seen a high school play for sometime, in 2023 it might look just like this.
It's a show that tries to be serious, but comes off as a comedy. The worst part was the music. I laughed uncontrollably every time they played something.
If you're going to produce something that looks like it might be questionable? At least the one thing right.
It's just bad, plain, and simple.
Jojo Fleites looks the part, but the poor writing has him overly queer. I mean, the flamboyance is devastating!
If the idea was to make Mary Campbell, some kind of bad ass, vampire Hunter, they should've cast an actress who at least looks like she seen the inside of a gym. Or one who's doesn't look like she stopped growing at eight years old. I mean Meg Donnelly is cuddly as an Ewok. When she turns to face drake Roger her eyes, her nipple level! And don't get me started on his bad acting.
With the exception of Nida, the acting is just plain bad, and the writing well, that might be even worse.
As for production value? It looks like a high school play... for real!
Just with more elaborate sets...some of the time. But then I haven't seen a high school play for sometime, in 2023 it might look just like this.
It's a show that tries to be serious, but comes off as a comedy. The worst part was the music. I laughed uncontrollably every time they played something.
If you're going to produce something that looks like it might be questionable? At least the one thing right.
It's just bad, plain, and simple.
It is a well-made film... the production was decent, the actor is fun to watch, and it addresses a major issue in the United States as far as children growing up in surrogate homes. But that's about the best I can do as far as the positives.
I've read comics all my life, in fact, I still do. The way that the characters in this film are portrayed in this film they would never understand most of the dialogue in a comic book.
I would say the target audience is for the 10 and under crowd. I wouldn't pay to watch this in the theater, but that's what subscription television is for. There is good comedy, but if you're a post adolescent, I think you would find it... Kiddy.
I've read comics all my life, in fact, I still do. The way that the characters in this film are portrayed in this film they would never understand most of the dialogue in a comic book.
I would say the target audience is for the 10 and under crowd. I wouldn't pay to watch this in the theater, but that's what subscription television is for. There is good comedy, but if you're a post adolescent, I think you would find it... Kiddy.
I'll save the detractors for the end, there are like two.
First of all the casting could not be more stellar! Most if not all of these talented people are A-list actors if not in the United States, then in the parent countries they come from. I had a momentary lapse of reason, when I second guessed Rosario Dawson as a choice for Asoka, boy was that stupid! That woman nails, every character she's ever portrayed! It's her damn superpower! They couldn't have chosen a better actress than Natasha Liu Bordizzo for Wren. It's like she jumps straight out of CG animation and into live action, still pigheaded and obstinate. Unfortunately, the years weren't kind to her as she suffers the same affliction as young young people around me, where their mental maturity lags about a decade behind their physical maturity. But after only two shows, we can always hope for better. But I think a lot of the young people (22 going on 12) can relate.
As for the detractors... The saber fight between Wren and Shin Hati was a train wreck!... And General Sindullas' skin most of the time looked like she took a nose dive into some green talcum. However, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, did an amazing job, though I remember Hera being shorter. Both she and Asoka became much more levelheaded than they were, when they were younger in rebels.
And one last thing.
About Mr. Ray Stevenson, I did not know Ray Stevenson, but I loved his work. He was well-rounded and gifted in his craft, and it showed him the characters he portrayed.
And to those who knew and loved him, his work will be enjoyed by generations to come,...for centuries.
First of all the casting could not be more stellar! Most if not all of these talented people are A-list actors if not in the United States, then in the parent countries they come from. I had a momentary lapse of reason, when I second guessed Rosario Dawson as a choice for Asoka, boy was that stupid! That woman nails, every character she's ever portrayed! It's her damn superpower! They couldn't have chosen a better actress than Natasha Liu Bordizzo for Wren. It's like she jumps straight out of CG animation and into live action, still pigheaded and obstinate. Unfortunately, the years weren't kind to her as she suffers the same affliction as young young people around me, where their mental maturity lags about a decade behind their physical maturity. But after only two shows, we can always hope for better. But I think a lot of the young people (22 going on 12) can relate.
As for the detractors... The saber fight between Wren and Shin Hati was a train wreck!... And General Sindullas' skin most of the time looked like she took a nose dive into some green talcum. However, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, did an amazing job, though I remember Hera being shorter. Both she and Asoka became much more levelheaded than they were, when they were younger in rebels.
And one last thing.
About Mr. Ray Stevenson, I did not know Ray Stevenson, but I loved his work. He was well-rounded and gifted in his craft, and it showed him the characters he portrayed.
And to those who knew and loved him, his work will be enjoyed by generations to come,...for centuries.