anderspettersson-58444 Reviews

Narcos: Mexico (2018–2021)

Not even close to "Narcos" first 3 seasons...

[24 November 2018]

Firstly, this series has very big shoes to fill. Which makes the task a daunting and very challenging one. However. "Narcos: Mexico" uses the same modus operandi but unfortunately fails in all aspects to reach the same level of brilliance as the original series "Narcos". Sad to, but everything is of significantly lower quality, not least the acting. No character has the intensity and nerve seen in all of the 3 seasons of "Narcos". Unfortunately, Diego Luna is not even close to convincing as protagonist. Waiting for him to actually start acting, to see the development of the character of growing into and becoming a cartel leader, turns out to be futile. For a stark contrast, the scene in episode 5 with Wagner Moura returning as Pablo Escobar (and several other characters/actors from the original "Narcos") and Diego Luna is very revealing. In short: the "Narcos"-crew in general and Moura in particular inexorably and hands off just steals the show... The contrast is quite embarrassing. The juxtaposition of "Narcos: Mexico" with its predecessor brings clarity; making top notch programming is no joke. Points for effort deserved- but this killed the magic of the series. At least for now. Also...

... the overwhelmingly positive reviews are obviously mostly fake. To all of you who sell your morality and write fake reviews for money - Go to hell, all of you. Without ethics and morality, humans are nothing but apes. What world do you wish to leave behind?

Agent Carter (2015–2016)

Vile, extremist man-hating propaganda!

[27 August 2018]

Hollywood's masters are hell-bent on a Divide & Conquer strategy to destroy western societies via subversive propaganda camouflaged as entertainment. Within the broader agenda of brainwashing young girls / women to demonize all men and boys, Agent Carter is just another example of this evil Social Engineering with the obvious intent of destroying whatever is left of family values in our society. Don´t believe me - observe the world around you very closely, and think again. The Symbiosis between men and women ARE the basis of society. This type of "entertainment" is in fact Psychological Warfare. Cui Bono? - follow the money...

Man on Fire (2004)

Denzel shines in Shaky-Cam hell...

[2 June 2018]

Epileptics and sensory-processing sensitives will not appreciate this directors almost total lack of judgement and finesse. Endless flashing, strange super quick cuts and extreme overuse of shaky-cam "technique" destroys simply destroys this film. Unfathomable how any professional filmmaker can imagine that this tastelessness would help and/or add value to the experience - rather than the very opposite. Too bad, cause both Denzel Washington does a great job once again, with plausible engaging presence and depth of character as always.

The Drop (2014)

Meritocracy would serve Hollywood better than...

[22 April 2018]

As a lover of the trade and somewhat of an experienced viewer and judge of *character acting*. One can tell when an actress/actor are given opportunities as a consequence of genuine talent and MERIT --- and on the other hand when someone were NOT... Sometimes bad acting can ruin it. Big time. Not a sinister person and I´m sorry, but - Noomi Rapace is a mediocre "actress" at best. She lacks depth in anything she does on the big screen. Yes, she had a breakthrough with a part in a Swedish film (that was probably difficult to fail in). But then what?!

Rapace's voice is as wonderfully dynamic and pleasurable as fingernails on a chalkboard. Every. Single. Line. I usually choose not to ever comment on anybody´s looks unless whoever is fortunate enough to be attractive, or was given an interesting and/or unique personal appearance that gives value to a specific character or the experience as a whole. However. When taking up space that someone genuinely talented and skillful should have had, perhaps an audience may be entitled to. If I´m 5´5" and a lousy ball technician that can´t jump, perhaps I shouldn´t be in the NBA. Some peoples' physical features can annoy enough to distract ones attention away from the character or plot, but often times the acting is skillful and strong enough to overcome this and instead use it to the advantage of the entirety of the film. Unfortunately the latter is far from happening here. With hardly mediocre acting skills and less than an attractive voice and looks, well...

Marauders (2016)

A story of conspiracy with too much resemblance to reality!?

[14 July 2016]

Why the low score? Vastly underrated on all accounts.

A fast pace with intelligent discourse and low key excellent acting, intriguingly complex characters and a plot than unravels perhaps too close for some peoples comfort.

Anyone with a genuine interest of well produced, clever, politically inclined police-thrillers and a generally solid judgment would rate this film significantly higher than its current received score.

The word "conspiracy" even mentioned in the real world triggers emotional fears and cognitive programming enough to blocks people from logic and from following genuine evidence. Perhaps films that picture the conspiracies in a realistic way run the risk of revealing reality without its mask of sanity?

Watch and enjoy!