bonsai-superstar
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I just turned this off (season 1, episode 6) and, not only will not continue watching, but will never watch it again and/or recommend it.
Remember Lost? Every show was just more mysteries and questions. These types of shows are definitely initially interesting, but when it comes time of supply actual answers to those (many) questions, they inevitably fall short.
Katla is especially annoying / disappointing in this regard, as the acting, setting, and sense of mystery are truly great - in the beginning. But, yup, as soon as actual answers are required by the viewer to attempt to make sense of wtf is going on, the writers can't deliver.
I put in the time on this show, but was ultimately let down by the lazy writing. If these characters are so blindly accepting / flat-out stupid in the face of clearly magical events, they deserve what's coming to them. Thus, it's difficult for the viewer to relate to and care about them. There's enough dunces out there in the real world to make life annoying to us - who wants to watch a show about them?
Fantasy movies and shows are great - they make us ask, what would I do in that situation? How would I respond to this problem? Some characters are heroes because they make interesting or smart choices. Watching this show, not only would I make such ridiculous choices, but I don't know ANYONE in the real world who would react so blandly and stupidly. Hey, writers - the more fantastic your antagonist, the more realistic your protagonist(s) have to be. Pretty surprised you don't know this.
I first rated this a 6, due to the quality beginning, but I realize now that just created higher expectations - and thus greater disappointment - so I downgraded it to 4. Writers, don't promise what you can't deliver. Padding out what could have been a complete, satisfying story with stupid character decisions is not only an insult to the viewer, but also to your reputation.
Remember Lost? Every show was just more mysteries and questions. These types of shows are definitely initially interesting, but when it comes time of supply actual answers to those (many) questions, they inevitably fall short.
Katla is especially annoying / disappointing in this regard, as the acting, setting, and sense of mystery are truly great - in the beginning. But, yup, as soon as actual answers are required by the viewer to attempt to make sense of wtf is going on, the writers can't deliver.
I put in the time on this show, but was ultimately let down by the lazy writing. If these characters are so blindly accepting / flat-out stupid in the face of clearly magical events, they deserve what's coming to them. Thus, it's difficult for the viewer to relate to and care about them. There's enough dunces out there in the real world to make life annoying to us - who wants to watch a show about them?
Fantasy movies and shows are great - they make us ask, what would I do in that situation? How would I respond to this problem? Some characters are heroes because they make interesting or smart choices. Watching this show, not only would I make such ridiculous choices, but I don't know ANYONE in the real world who would react so blandly and stupidly. Hey, writers - the more fantastic your antagonist, the more realistic your protagonist(s) have to be. Pretty surprised you don't know this.
I first rated this a 6, due to the quality beginning, but I realize now that just created higher expectations - and thus greater disappointment - so I downgraded it to 4. Writers, don't promise what you can't deliver. Padding out what could have been a complete, satisfying story with stupid character decisions is not only an insult to the viewer, but also to your reputation.
Who is this guy related to? Seems like it's *gotta* be nepotism: there's no other way such utter nonsense could be made and released - like a post-Taco Bell bowel movement - upon an innocent and unsuspecting public. This alleged comedy has exactly zero laughs and as a drama, well....let's just say a movie starring Seth Rogen with this plot ain't high art.
The *cough* "message" is unclear: people were racist and biased in the old days but that's somehow charming and something we should strive for? All this science, technology and convenience is bad while a primitive, suffering life and - notably - religion hold the *true* answers to happiness?
If "hipsters/millenials are lazy and entitled" is the message, then Rogen is near the top of hypocrite mountain - that this very movie exists is the result of laziness (the writing) and entitlement (while other talented artists struggle to get their work made, this character apparently has to snap his fingers and we're blessed with yet another cinematic discharge from him), and Rogen would not even have an audience if not for pothead millennials.
Check out Rogen's resume here on IMDB - SuperBad was good, but the rest were just super bad. This guy's been coasting on that rep for over a decade now.
P.S. - Don't trust the 10/10 shills here! "An enjoyable romp" etc. Now *that's* comedy! Pretty difficult to "enjoy" something that makes the viewer angry at the parties that thrust this used TP under our noses. But, hey - don't trust me either - watch it for yourself and if you also truly believe this Burger King of movies is equal to Citizen Kane, well then, I wish you luck.
The *cough* "message" is unclear: people were racist and biased in the old days but that's somehow charming and something we should strive for? All this science, technology and convenience is bad while a primitive, suffering life and - notably - religion hold the *true* answers to happiness?
If "hipsters/millenials are lazy and entitled" is the message, then Rogen is near the top of hypocrite mountain - that this very movie exists is the result of laziness (the writing) and entitlement (while other talented artists struggle to get their work made, this character apparently has to snap his fingers and we're blessed with yet another cinematic discharge from him), and Rogen would not even have an audience if not for pothead millennials.
Check out Rogen's resume here on IMDB - SuperBad was good, but the rest were just super bad. This guy's been coasting on that rep for over a decade now.
P.S. - Don't trust the 10/10 shills here! "An enjoyable romp" etc. Now *that's* comedy! Pretty difficult to "enjoy" something that makes the viewer angry at the parties that thrust this used TP under our noses. But, hey - don't trust me either - watch it for yourself and if you also truly believe this Burger King of movies is equal to Citizen Kane, well then, I wish you luck.
