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The Suspect (2022)
10/10
Excellent Show
29 September 2022
An old fashioned yarn that keeps you wondering where this is heading. Tense and the characters are real. I thoroughly enjoyed it as it has been a long time that I have not seen a story line that was not predictable and obvious from the second episode. It may have felt slow at times but that added to the plot along with the various characters that popped up. The lead was well played and the supporting cast was excellent. The detective with his flaws was very likeable and almost a new age "Poirot". Would be nice to develop a series with him as a lead. Would recommend this and you will not regret especially the ending.
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Reacher (2022– )
8/10
The right character
7 March 2022
At least this Reacher is more in line with the character I imagined. Unlike the one in the movies. Good series and entertaining the cast mixed well. Hope they do a season 2.
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Showtrial (2021–2024)
9/10
Excellent Acting
11 November 2021
Very good plot and excellent acting by the main protagonists. No special effects just solid dialogues and a very good plot. Takes me back to the old days of good script, good acting, how refreshing.
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Fatale (II) (2020)
2/10
Rubbish
18 September 2021
There seems to be something about movies in 2021, they seem to lack good script, good cinematography and good acting. This is movie is not exception. Very poor script, neither the main two actors nor the supporting actors were convincing and felt like two dimensional cardboard characters. One did not manage to have empathy for the characters. The only thing Fatale about this movie is not the title but the whole rubbish of a movie.
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2/10
Poor movie poor script poor characters
12 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This is meant to be a feel good movie but unfortunately fails to get there. The main characters are wooden and unsympathetic the plot classic but rather limpid. Seemed like a cheap Hallmark movie and frankly a waste of time.
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Nomadland (2020)
8/10
Brilliant
5 September 2021
No there is no plot no good guys and no bad guys. It is the story of how people live this life and how they support one another and develop bonds. It is more akin to a documentary. Warm movie very well directed.
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Piranhas (2019)
8/10
Very Realistic
1 September 2021
A very realistic film, nice pace, down to earth with no flashy actions. Well acted and one can feel for the situation these youngsters are in and what they need to do to just survive. A long road to perdition eventually, unfortunately.
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7/10
Warm Family movie
20 August 2021
Very entertaining movie set in Australia with great scenery.
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Gone for Good (2021)
9/10
Great Show
20 August 2021
Really enjoyed this show and the way each episode built up to a great final episode where all the open ends were neatly tied up. Great acting.
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Lost Girls (2020)
8/10
Woman's determination
14 August 2021
A woman's determination to see justice well presented and acted. In real life the story of her life is even more fascinating. Pity the movie didn't cover the last part of her life.
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The Sounds (2020)
7/10
New Zealand setting and a good story
14 August 2021
Good story although slow to start but interesting twists. I felt that there were some loose ends which could have been tidied up at the end. It had the feel of a Season 2 coming up.
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Kalashnikov (2020)
7/10
Interesting Historical Insight
9 August 2021
Good movie providing an interesting historical insight in how the AK-47 came about. Pity that it did not cover some of his other works but then the movie's intent was focussed on the AK-47, I guess. Worth watching.
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Sons of 'Ndrangheta (2019 TV Movie)
7/10
Unsung Heroes
9 August 2021
Did not realise the extent to which people volunteered to help those needing to get out of the vicious circle they find themselves in. True unsung heroes when the easy way would have been to just get on with life without bothering. Well acted.
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Felicia Impastato (2016 TV Movie)
8/10
Enjoyable Movie
9 August 2021
Very much enjoyed this movie as it builds up through the period and one can feel a mother's despair at the injustice that was done. Her determination is inspiring.
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Wildcat (I) (2021)
5/10
Good Plot Good Actors but better enunciation needed
23 March 2021
The plot was good and the actors as well. This could be a good theatre piece. The pity, in the dialogue is the lack of clarity of speech by the actors who sometimes mumble their words. If this were a theatre play the actors enunciation would have needed to be a lot clearer and the public would have enjoyed it even more. The same can be said for the movie. Directors please stop the actors from mumbling! Mumbling gets you a 5 otherwise an 8 would have been appropriate.
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8/10
Good watch
19 March 2021
Makes a real change from the other dramas that are so predictable. This is a slow burner that will come to light, stay close and pay attention. Couple of nice twists, low key 'à la Finland' but eventually wooosh it comes together nicely.
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The Oath (2016)
8/10
Tense Plot
9 December 2020
Good tense plot with no slack in it. Acting by Baltazar was very good in keeping with the character. Nice scenery no 'fill the time moments'. Worth the watch.
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1/10
Unrealistic movie
6 December 2020
The problem with airplane movies is that although looks good there is a clear lack of knowledge by the film makers of the physics of aerodynamics. Frankly not real and even not good fiction. I was hoping that some sense would eventually prevail but nothing. Down to the detail of two engine throttles for a four engined aircraft !!
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Truth Be Told (2019–2023)
6/10
Too long
5 December 2020
Interesting plot with a late twist. The script needed to be much tighter. Some of the subplots were unnecessary and frankly boring, it took away from the main plot or watered it down. It felt like they were trying to make a 4 episodes plot into 8 episodes. Pity.
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1/10
Amateur Movie
18 October 2020
Inconsistent sound. Poor acting. Poor special effects. Poor poor poor. Don't waste your time.
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Contagion (2011)
8/10
Too close to reality
21 April 2020
Well written movie and well researched. This movie was made in 2011 and now 9 years later we are talking real life 'social distancing' and how a virus can spread. Interesting how it shows the contagion spreading and the end is chilling. Well done.
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The Trial (2019– )
8/10
Interesting Plot
21 April 2020
A change from the usual US courtroom dramas. Interesting to see the Italian justice system in play. Not a binge watch type but must admit that watched the last 3 episodes and did not feel the time as the ending is very good and the whole story is tied up quite neatly.

Good and very enjoyable watch.
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The Way Back (I) (2020)
8/10
Feel Good Sport Movie
8 April 2020
Realistic basketball plays and coaching this is a feel good movie and Affleck holds it together very well. The surprise about why comes later on and is a kind of a slam dunk. Good entertainment.
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Bloodhound (I) (2020)
2/10
Disappointed
7 April 2020
It could have been something good but ended up being rubbish
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The Good Liar (2019)
9/10
Excellent Cat & Mouse
6 April 2020
Excellent acting by both Dame Helen and Sir Ian. Plot is good and the end very interesting and unexpected. Well worth watching as it is rare nowadays to watch a movie that has a good script good actors and a good plot.
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