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Young Sheldon (2017)
Fantastic show!
I was never a huge Big Bang fan until recently - I know, I know. I had always seen episodes here and there and enjoyed it but I wasn't a *super* fan. I saw Young Sheldon on HBO Max and randomly clicked on it and wasn't expecting much. I was SO pleasantly surprised - I appreciate that it's totally different from Big Bang and can be a stand alone show on its own. I find it well written, so endearing, well acted with a ton of heart and just enough humor. In some ways I enjoy it more than Big Bang but they can't really be "compared" per say. They are different styles of shows. In lieu of me binging Young Sheldon I decided to finally binge BBT from the beginning and am obsessed and wondering how I missed so much of this gem over the years.
Highly recommend Young Sheldon!
FBI: Most Wanted (2020)
It's entertaining, but it could be better
I mostly wanted to watch this because I love Julian McMahon and was excited to see him in something again. He was truly great in Nip/Tuck (the later seasons got stupid, but that wasn't his fault....) but I am finding his acting to be subpar in this show. I think it's the script though, not really him. Some of his lines are just very stereotypical of a "cop" type show and nothing to write home about - there is only so much he can do with cheesy dialogue. With that said, if you go into the show not expecting anything too deep and something somewhat formulaic and entertaining, I do like it and I find myself coming back week after week. I quite liked the first two episodes, then it sort of lost my interest with a few in between, but now I've loved the past 3 episodes (beginning with the ICE raid crossover episode). Anyway, if you go into it just expecting some entertainment and nothing too deep, you will probably like it.
A Dog's Purpose (2017)
One of the most heartfelt dog movies I've ever seen.
This movie was jaded with dumb controversy that it did not deserve. Just remember there is always more to the story. Anyhow I won't press on that. Was this movie Oscar worthy? No. But it was heartfelt, well written, well acted and a fantastic movie for any dog lover. Yes, it made me cry ugly tears but it also made me laugh and smile and reminded me of the reason that I love dogs so much and couldn't imagine my life without them. The premise was unique and no matter what you believe in you could relate to the film especially if you are a dog lover. Nothing in it was too preachy -- it even manged to touch on topics like leaving dogs in a hot car, puppy mills, etc, without being obvious or overbearing in any way. A wonderful movie that surprised me in all the good ways.
Nothing in Common (1986)
Much better than I thought it would be.
I finally got around to watching this movie on Netflix last night and was pleasantly surprised. I am a Tom Hanks fan and usually love all of his works but of course he's had a few that wasn't what I'd call spectacular acting or anything.
But I watched Nothing in Common last night and really loved it. I wouldn't say it was his best, nor would it be one of my favorite movies, but I'd certainly watch it again. I thought every one did a great job and the characters were done very well. The storyline was great, it's such a common theme in today's world. I know many couples who got divorced in their 50's and 60's after many years of marriage and it does take a toll on the whole family. "Kids" who are now in their 30's often take for granted their parents are still together and don't even pay attention to the fact that things could not be going so smoothly. Anyways, it's a modern day theme still today and I thought the emotions shown in this movie were spot on.
The only complaint I have was the cheesy '80's music that would start playing during a pivotal moment and I felt it sort of "ruined" it but I was able to get past that and realize what a fantastic movie this was. Definitely an important moment in Tom Hank's career that, I think, is often by passed.
Frequency (2000)
Was expecting this to be stupid... I was pleasantly surprised!
For some reason, I thought this movie was going to be stupid. I don't know, the concept of communicating with your son 30 years in the future just seemed too far out of an idea for it to be believable. But I'm a Dennis Quaid fan and when I saw it was on television one day, I decided to record it. I didn't get around to watching it until today and I am SHOCKED -- I think this is one of my newest favorite movies -- yes eleven years later.
Everything about it was done so well. The storyline made sense, I didn't feel TOO confused, but definitely intrigued enough to be on the edge of my seat. Scene to scene, I seriously couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next because I honestly had no idea. Not a lot of movies make me feel that way. Even though I wanted to know what was going to happen, I also didn't want it to end it was so good.
I thought Quaid did great in this... 2000 proved to be a good year for him, I suppose. Didn't The Rookie come out then, too? Both fantastic films and Frequency is one that I will continue to watch throughout the years now. I am so glad I decided to check it out.
The Green Mile (1999)
Wow, just wow.
Wow is all I can say. Let's see... I was only a mere nine years old when this movie came out in 1999. I had always known that "The Green Mile" was a good movie -- all I knew was that it featured a large black man and I can remember people talking about it. Now, at 21, I took the time to actually watch this movie last week and am completely blown away. A little late... maybe. But it just proves that this is a timeless piece of work that will continue to be viewed through the decades.
I won't go over the plot because most other reviews have already done so.
But first off, the acting. Incredible. Never did I for one second doubt these characters. And for once, every single cast member did a fantastic performance. I will admit that I have always been a Tom Hanks fan but he outdid himself in this movie. I think it's his best performance by far, beating out Philadelphia by a nose and Forrest Gump. Just a stellar job well done.
*Spoiler* The scene in which John Coffey crabs Paul Edgecomb's hand, you can see and feel the pain right along with them. That has got to be one of my favorite scenes from any movie.
The only actor that could have even done a better job than Hanks would be Michael Clarke Duncan. A better actor could not have been cast for that role.
There is just something so magical about this film. Initially, seeing that it was over 3 hours, I thought it may be a bit long. It never felt like 3 hours and certainly every scene was necessary. After watching a modified television version tonight, I realized that EVERY single minute of that film was so important and none could be cut to get the full effect of the movie.
I have watched this 4 times within the past 2 weeks and that says something right there.
I am not a good movie reviewer but felt compelled to write one about this flick. It's just simply amazing, THIS is what movie making is about, and it's so rare to watch a film such as this. If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and buy the DVD! It's a must have to any collection.