danachilton

There is nothing if the great British show in this. This show is a pretentious downer with none of the positivity and fun and lighthearted goodness of the great British baking show. Paul and Prue are smart and friendly and supportive; They're fair and compassionate. The judges here come off as elitist, unconcerned for the contestants, and sometimes downright mean. There is no joy of cooking. There is no love of the art. Perhaps on its own it could me a middling competition show but it's attempts to tie itself to the great British baking show seem like a crass marketing ploy to give this less than average show a sense of respectability.

Loved the movie. Love the social commentary. Loved the lead male (so hot). Loved the fast paced action. Hated the ending. Just really wish the ending had followed the same narrative the rest of the movie had. It's almost as if the director decided at the last minute to drop his ideals or more Darkly, maybe doubled down on the idea that we are all of us selfish a holes who deserve nothing.

Funny, high action, fast paced who-dunnot Samurai film with Latin tele-novela drama influences and Japanese culture visual appeal.this is an instant classic that should be studied in every film school.