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The extra features for TNG original BD release include an interview with Leonard Nimoy during which he says 'This is a movie for Star Trek fans'. Circa 1998. This movie showed humanity, it's not how "they" look or the colour of "their" skin, its actually, really, unbelievably, shockingly how "they" behave and the choices "they" make and what "they" actually contribute. Face the consequences of your own choices is a lesson long taught but sadly suppressed by modern content.

Three principles used in this film: I respect myself and my personal ideas, I have ideas worth respecting.

I face the consequences of my ideas My ideas are invariably flawed and ultimate solutions require compromise with the ideas of others.

"Left and right have equal place". Thirty years ago. This movie not only addressed a reasonably proposed cultural balance, but was hugely entertaining in the effort. I can't praise it more.

I love this movie.

Amazon is one of the few subscriptions I've kept because it maintains a higher standard of political diversity in its content. Interestingly, that was the original idea behind the Constitution of the United States. Ironic that Amazon should only be the second institution in recent days to have a former comedian remind us of that. Anyways, it's really brave that Amazon went through with this production. I would like to think that bravery is a hat-tip of respect to true courage: that of our Navy Seals, Rangers, military, police and first responders. People willing to take the risk for others.

Chris Pratt. Dude I honestly disliked you. Guardians was typical Disney-meh and Jurassic World was never going to be as good as the OG. Something about you trying to be funny really annoyed me. But this. This I REALLY LIKE THIS. Do more. Please.

To the haters: I get it. Our world has it's problems that's for sure. But not everyone has wicked intentions. Right needs left. Left needs right. We need each other, our diversity and different personal preferences that we are personally guaranteed under the constitution. Putin and Xi's illegal manipulation of our freedoms should be called for what it is. The hate should stop and the culture war should end.

To Amazon: subscription continued.

I don't think that this series is for everyone. Modest budget, adult themes, perceived political incorrectness, surreal format and foreign production may all be cause for objection. But not for me. For me the script is decent supported by decent acting and ensemble development. The measured use of different shades of colour and light between the various 'verses' adds artistic value while making the overall stories easier to follow. The plot is interesting and the characters are relatable.

Various sequences seem to have a bit of Blade Runner touch. This turns our to be quite intentional as several who worked on the project were themselves Blade Runner fans. The surreal storytelling approach also kept recalling the more recent Twin Peaks season 3 in my mind (also excellent BTW). The Charlie Jade story itself is replete with unexpected twists. There seems to be a lot of room here for further production that sadly never happened.

Charlie Jade has a unique feel that gives it some cult potential. I viewed this first on Amazon Prime and immediately bought the DVD from overseas. Sadly there are no subtitles for late night or hard-of-hearing viewers.

In summary: If you like Blade Runner AND you like Twin Peaks esp. Season 3, you will probably like this if you can forgive the modest budget production.