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Bob's Burgers: The Spider House Rules (2022)
Louis as a growing character
I like what they're doing with Louise lately. This is the second time she's questioned herself and its interesting to see the more insecure side of her. They could have done this with Tina or Gene but it's more interesting from Louise. They could have gone the route where she does things for attention or she does things because she wants to be different. Instead, they emphasize she genuinely likes what she likes and wants others to relate. Well, I relate a lot to that storyline and appreciate it.
Inside Job: Unpresidented (2021)
I like the characters and conspiricies
As a senior engineering student, it's fun to see an overachiever as tired and anti-social as they should be. Part of me wonders if it's a bit too much like Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites, or even Gravity Falls. I'll keep watching and see what the season has to offer. I'm liking the dynamic between Brett and Reagan. I swear if they become a thing I'll stop watching, though.
Method (2017)
Chilling
I read a bad review somewhere criticizing the main actors as an unconvincing couple. To counter, the film doesn't try to be about love. It's more about this manipulative, obsessive, personality. It's about not being able to distinguish yourself from a character and how far someone will go to be the best. If yeong-woo comes off as more creepy/intense than loving/innocent. good. Like a psychological thriller, the film kept me invested and surprised.
Rim of the World (2019)
Not Great, But Not Bad
The first mistake people are making is comparing this movie to coming of age films like The Goonies or a famous sci-fi like Stranger Things, even though it was never advertised as such. As for the odd brand of humor, the movie is actually self-aware of its racial jokes, which can be good or bad depending on the perspective. I've seen worse portrayals. Plus, the kids are solid actors with the material they get. The audience who might enjoy this would be young adults/older teens, who are young enough to want to watch but old enough to be exposed to the jokes (I will admit the jokes are heavy handed). It's fast paced and I didn't feel it was a waste of time. The best way I can describe the quality of the movie is like a straight to blockbuster film. Walking down the aisles, this is the movie that a kid might grab on a summer evening along with a stack of others. Netflix in this case is the new blockbuster, for all of its good, bad, and "... meh not bad" levels of entertaining content.
Disenchantment (2018)
We'll see
I am five episodes in and I don't think I want to watch more. Although the world is fun and there is a lot of adventure potential, It's already gotten predictable. I think what surprised me is that Bean, the main character, returns to the castle each episode. I expected more exploration and less dumb hijinks. The king is still the typical angry jerk-dad who cares and Bean is still the annoying teenager, rebellious and ungrateful. The comedy is repetitive so far. For example, the king has a gag where he talks through what he is doing when the audience knows he'll discover something enraging Bean did. I've seen this gag three times in five episodes. Also, Bean lacks any redeeming qualities, so I don't know who the audience is supposed to be rooting for. I suppose she can fight well, but episode five illustrates how she is ignorant in many practical skill sets. The demon is a cool idea but he adds little to the table as a moral counter because Bean is already bad, so we'll see where that plotline goes. My least favorite character design is Elfo, mucus green with asymmetrical hair. He began as a rebel who wanted to experience the world and became a pitiful puppy following Bean around. I'll continue watching in hopes of gradual character growth and surprises. So far, not so great of a start. As for its future, time will tell.
Edit: So I finished season 1 and the last episode is a fun teaser to season two. The jokes are still lukewarm. Hopefully, the series will lean on its world-building adventures to make up for it.
BNK48: Girls Don't Cry (2018)
An underrated documentary that grounds idols to a relate-able world.
The simplicity of the film style underlined the pure humanness of the girls. I loved how their emotions and personalities were respected and framed in an non-judgmental, almost admiring way. Each girl has been through and done so much. They are all admirable in character. I don't think I've ever seen Asian idols in such a raw, up-close state. Each girl is refreshingly thoughtful, sincere, mature, good-humored, and intelligent. Oftentimes in the entertainment industry, idol groups are surrounded by glitz and glam, cutesy choreographed personalities, and this is such a nice grounded contrast. My favorite aspect is how the director leads through their experiences chronologically and shows how each girl has matured as people. This documentary isn't a thorough dissection of the entertainment industry(although it sheds a dark light), nor is it really propaganda for it. It is about individuals with similar hopes and dreams and their respective experiences. This is a pure-hearted opportunity to learn about people whether you are a fan or not.
Better Call Saul: Five-O (2015)
Banks..he stole the show
A step from the usual tone of Better Call Saul, "Five-O" is a little more noir, a little less quirky, but a wonderful dive into the world of Mike.
Jonathan Banks impells the viewer to watch the story unfold until the final scene. The character is grounded and subtle, a nice foil to Saul, holding a few gritty secrets up his sleeve. Wait until the near end, a heart wrenching moment. This is one of the reasons I love Better Call Saul. First the show makes you laugh, then takes a sober turn to explore the grey area between good and bad, lawful and criminal. It's a familiar story, but done in a poignant, charming way.
Concerning the one star I omit, Kerry Condon, who plays Mike's daughter-in-law Stacey, is underwhelming. In her defense, the writing for her character is an awkward throwback to cliché terms like "thick as thieves." Perhaps it's a stylistic choice as the uncharacteristic language is also apparent in Saul for the episode, however, her dialogue is more distracting than immersive.
To end an episode with the word wow repeating in your head, to feel the depth in a character, this is the sign of a solid season.
Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy (2012)
Ehh
Personally the script isn't well written seems unrealistic to what actual people would say in that situation, or it could be the way the actors portrayed their character. If someone were robbing a bank a teenager would not yell at the robber and say "You are not very nice." I can't be completely negative, It was okay. Technically it's about a boy, Mickey Matson (seen as a geek), who is given a rock by his late grandfather. He meets a girl, Sully, and they go on an adventure together. I'm chopping off most of the details for someone who wants to watch the movie. It is a good movie for very young children. in the end I wouldn't recommend it.