laurhartwick

I read this book and found it problematic in some ways but some of the passages from the later half left a lasting impression so I do overall respect it.

I found the movie, despite the changes they made with age, was a very good adaptation. The writers clearly put a lot of effort in keeping the key scenes as similar as possible and being mindful of what they edited out and how. They also kept the same message and tone of the book while making the adult characters older, and I ended up liking that a lot.

I would give the book and this movie's plot a 6 or 7 but as a film I would rate it higher. Blake Lively was phenomenal and all the actors, the cinematography and soundtrack were very good. Above all it kept the somewhat odd mashup of a high income, beautiful people, beautiful world rom-com/chick-lit feel and a very serious topic which is not easy to do.

I find it's hard to watch Black Mirror now without being too critical of whether or not the episode fits the original themes of the show and the standard we are looking for as viewers. I can also get distracted at the beginning guessing what the "message" is going to be about.

I really enjoyed this episode though just as it was. I sort of forgot I was watching Black Mirror and just enjoyed the cinematography, soundtrack and acting.

Overall this season may not have knocked it out of the park for me but it's still a perfect show to watch an episode with my spouse after the kiddos are in bed and have a good chat. This episode wasn't the most thought provoking but the most enjoyable for me.

I watched season one on maternity leave with my first child, cuddles up while my teething four month old napped on me. Despite having so little in common with Billy's life (I don't have a wild life or ex I miss!) I found the show relatable and comforting as I watched Billy deal with the emotions of loving her child while missing her old life. I rooted for Billy and wanted her to figure out if Brad was the love of her life.

This episode just made me a little sad. I am not sure how to explain it, maybe that Billy just seems lost now. Also, the drama and grandeur of season one (the high profile careers, the lavish home, etc) was fun to watch but now it just feels like too much.

Hoping I will enjoy the rest of the season more.