SDSurfDude Reviews

Three Months (2022)

Transcendent love story

[9/10 · 17 July 2022]

Troye is beyond beautiful. This story keeps you on your toes and reaching for the rainbow stars! It's well written and beautifully portrayed. A delightful hour and 45 minutes you will cherish.

40-Love (2021)

Game, Set, Snooze

[6/10 · 8 May 2022]

I rode the wave of the writing and acting but this crashes way too many times. I looked for the happy ending, but again the writing, acting and direction falls flat. The only brightness in the film is the tennis play. Very well done. The male announcer is beyond ridiculous! I suggest you spend the 90 minutes you'd waste on this, and call a friend or loved one.

FBI: International: The Kill List (2022) Season 1, Episode 14

Nauseating

[3/10 · 28 March 2022]

The acting and story are fine. The photography and directing are nauseating. It's like a drunk monkey is holding the camera. When I'm talking to someone I don't move my head around like this. Too many shows are doing this, saying it shows perspective of one-on-one. It's ridiculous! I look straight at a person when I'm talking and listening, not shaking and moving all around. Get a clue!

Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal (2020 TV Special)

Funny! Funny!

[9/10 · 5 November 2021]

This special is great. He's hilarious. Hip Asian 😄🤣 Watch for yourself and laugh. His routine hits home for everyone and bits about his parents had me laughing out loud.

Romeo & Juliet (2021 TV Movie)

Wasted actors

[4/10 · 1 May 2021]

The stars are fantastic. The photography and direction is like a 14 year old kids bad YouTube video. Every scene shot close up, is not dramatic. The continuous close up movement becomes nauseating. A complete waste of the stage. This director and cinematographer may never have attended a stage production. You need to move back and see the actors complete use of the surroundings and stage.

Wish You (2021)

Will they.... won't they...?

[9/10 · 14 March 2021]

This is a touching stand up and cheer film. The moment I saw the lead actors I was I love. The entire time we're not sure... will they? It's a delightful movie with a great soundtrack. I loved it.

Christmas with a Prince (2018 TV Movie)

Charming

[8/10 · 22 November 2020]

Simple, delightful holiday movie. The acting is a bit cold, but a nice story and cute kids bring it above average. 😊

About Us (2017)

Heart warming

[5/10 · 6 October 2020]

This is a heart warming 'short story' with beautiful men that unfortunately was dragged out to 1 hour 15 minutes. So much filler and repetitiveness that was unneeded for the story.

Ad Astra (2019)

Do not waste time

[3/10 · 10 June 2020]

What a colossal snooze fest - Boring. Goes no where. No solution. Brad Pitt was good.

Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

I wanted to love this

[4/10 · 20 May 2020]

Phenomenal behind the screen people, Spielberg, Ron Howard, Jon Favreau etc. and top name stars in the movie. But it never delivered. It drags out.... That's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back 😐

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

Fun action

[8/10 · 19 March 2020]

Fun movie for a pizza, tacos and a bottle of wine. It has humor, action and fun romance. Brad and Angelina are fun.

42nd Street: The Musical (2019)

Delightful

[8/10 · 16 November 2019]

This production is wonderful. The tap dancing is beyond fantastic. Each number in the first half is standing ovation worthy. The second half drags a bit, brought down by the book (script). But still wonderful to watch and the numbers are Broadway perfect.

Game of Thrones: The Long Night (2019) Season 8, Episode 3

Terrible Directing

[3/10 · 1 May 2019]

I have been a fan of GoT for 8 seasons. This was the most important battle scene of the entire series. However, the director decided to film the entire battle - in the dark. We can't see what's happening. It's impossible to see our favorite characters in the most important scenes of the entire show. When we do see someone we recognize, it's only for a split second, so close up we have no idea what's happening. The entire balance of the show rests upon defeating the White walkers yet it's impossible to see anything. The director should be fired and sent back to film school. What a complete waste of time. The 3 stars for this review are for the actors and the many weeks they struggled to film these battle sequences, only to be lost in the darkness of a bad director. Congratulations to all the actors and extras! Bravo!

Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008)

Camp fun then awful

[3/10 · 27 April 2019]

I loved the movie. It was campy fun right up to the vomit scene and then the zombie and blood scenes. It went seriously downhill and never recovered. Nothing worth spending money on....

And Then Came Summer (2000)

Touching story

[5/10 · 27 January 2019]

All in all it's a total 'B' movie. The story is weak. The filming is college level. The acting is ok. The ending 10 minutes brought tears to my eyes. Seth's struggle is heart breaking.

Sex Education (2019–2023)

Binged all 8 episodes!

[9/10 · 19 January 2019]

Fun show. Great writing. Anticipation levels off the charts. Gillian Anderson as a Brit mom is fun. Asa Butterfield is just marvelous! He stole the show. The supporting cast are phenomenal. A must see!

Shelter (II) (2007)

Love, sadness, laughter and family

[10/10 · 10 November 2018]

I have not seen a movie in a while that made me happy, cry, cheer, yell and clap. This movie has nailed every emotion. It celebrates love in a very special way. It parallels my life so closely it's funny. This is a must see movie!

Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

Effects overload

[4/10 · 21 October 2018]

This is a 30 minute movie blown out into 2-1/2 hours. Special effects and fight scene after fight scene after explosion and more of the same over and over.... Boring!

Ready Player One (2018)

Fantastic everything!

[9/10 · 1 September 2018]

A fun fantastical movie. The actor avatars are a blast, the music is awesome, the efx are beyond belief. Pop the popcorn, get the gummy bears and sit down for a great movie.

Departure (III) (2015)

Beautifully stunning!

[10/10 · 7 August 2018]

10+10+10 Stars! This film tugs my heart on SO many levels. Alex Lawther is magnificent. I felt every emotion along with him. Juliet and Phénix round the cast brilliantly. Tears of joy!

Hailey Dean Mystery: Hailey Dean Mystery: 2 + 2 = Murder (2018) Season 1, Episode 4

I wish it were better

[4/10 · 10 June 2018]

SPOILER: The story is good but several times the writing is juvinile and incredibly unrealistic. I was close to changing the channel but saw it through to the end. I loved seeing Kellie and Chad together.