bblboy54

I won't deny that there are issues with this movie and I'm not going to say it's the greatest blockbuster or anything like that but I found it extremely enjoyable. The acting and the story where great and it continually kept me entertained while also having a really good moral argument being made which allowed for some deeper thought if you cared to pay attention. I think the biggest mistake with this film is that they decided to over-amplify the special effects with some scenes that had no point but to be a "look what we can do" segment in a film that really fell flat when it came to special effects. If they would have embraced the lower budget that they were working with I think they could have done a lot better. This, by no means, make the movie unwatchable and I certainly think that you should give it a chance rather than be influenced by the strongly negative reviews. Just go into it expecting a good story and you won't be disappointed.

Every time I rewatch this show I'm perplexed all over again about why TNT cancelled this show after only 3 seasons. The show applies a ton of real life science to solving crime and goes miles to help reduce the stigma of mental illnesses. The cast is perfect for the show as well and they all have incredible performances. For comparisons I'd probably say that it's similar to Law and Order Criminal Intent but it's even more realistic and entertaining.... there's probably a little bit of Psych mixed into it as well (though this isn't an outright comedy like Psych is). The short story is it's hard to find comparisons and this show just stands on it's own. I often start a rewatch thinking that I've seen it enough that I can fall asleep watching it (as I do with many shows that I've watched numerous times) but I always get sucked back into the stories and have to keep watching because they are entertaining and educational even the 2nd, 5th, or dozens of times later. This is one show I wish they'd bring back.

I play pinball in leagues and competitions and I'm very aware of the history of pinball and how it was illegal in most major cities and was very aware of who Roger, Josh, and Zach are. I was excited for this movie to release but I honestly had that feeling this was going to be one of those things that only those that are into pinball would enjoy -- I'm pleased to find I was extremely wrong. This is a highly entertaining movie done in a way that I've seen few (if any) documentaries play out and on top of the narrative style it's extremely informative and uses the law's lack of a major plot as a way to kind of drive the movie (trust me, it makes sense when you watch it). I came away learning so much more about Roger and a whole new texture to what happened to reverse the illegality of pinball in NYC (and start the reaction across the nation). This is certainly a film I am recommending to anyone including those outside of my pinball circle and one that I suggest you take a shot on.