kizidagrizzly Reviews

Justified: City Primeval (2023)

I'm struggling

[3/10 · 21 August 2023]

Like many others who watched the original series of Justified, it was good to hear that a limited series was on the way. Now, I watched the original, countless times over the years because it was that great. This time round, Raylan is back but the show has lost its spark. After three episodes, I'm struggling to keep watching. The bad guy played by Boyd Holbrook of Narcos fame doesn't do himself any favours, displaying a shallow character and leaving me feeling cheated out of my time, like, why would I believe that nonsense from a show like Justified?!?

I don't mind that Olyphant has his real life daughter playing his 'daughter' on the show. I'm focused on strong characters and there aren't any, so, I will find it difficult to complete the series as a result.

The original series will always be a classic but this limited series shouldn't have been made, period!

Justified (2010–2015)

Repeatedly watched the entire series over the years!

[9/10 · 19 March 2020]

This is the fifth time I am watching this show. A sign of how brilliant this is, believe me, I am highly critical of most shows but this is near perfect.

It never tires.

Salute to all involved in this project!

You made a classic!

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Excellent flick

[8/10 · 9 December 2018]

Kurt Russell as Santa is just what the Doktor ordered. Russell is off the hinges in this one. Thanks.

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

It delivers in spades

[8/10 · 9 December 2018]

Kurt Russell brings a warm cosy feeling to the Christmas season and I'm glad he is on form. A classic for the ages.

Amazing!!

SuperFly (2018)

Almost fly

[5/10 · 5 September 2018]

I remember watching the original movie as a young person and being mesmerised by the gall and grit of the protagonist. With this version, I feel flyer than the character and though there are moments of near brilliance, there is an air of amateurish casting in the form of 'Juju' and the longer the movie goes on, the flimsier it gets. It's nowhere near the coolness of the original piece. I would like to congratulate the movie director and makers for taking the gamble and releasing it onto the world.

Elementary: How to Get a Head (2018) Season 6, Episode 15

Left me feeling hazy

[4/10 · 30 August 2018]

On a few occasions during Elementary over the years, there have been episodes that lacked that spark that makes this a highly astute and satisfying, classic tv series. This episode was such an instance. I watched it twice in one day and was left feeling hazy and underwhelmed.

The show as a whole remains a cut above the rest. Shame about the occasional bumps.