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Abducted in Plain Sight (2017)
I Want To Take A Shower! Eww! Make That A Triple Eww! Eww! & Eww!
Better than throwing my iPad across the room! If I had dentures they would be on the floor. My mouth was agape spewing obscenities at the most asinine people I have ever heard spouting their stupidity. The two people most at fault with the ordeal Jan, the daughter, suffered were the sperm donor and the idiot who gave birth to her. I refuse to call those two nitwits parents. Disgusting is not a strong enough word to describe what occurred to this child. The crime was perpetrated not only by "B" who was Satan personified, but also by the two who should have protected her!
They were too busy getting their jollies from "B" instead of protecting their child. The two nitwits were having sex with "B" AFTER he had kidnapped their daughter! You can't make this scenario up and it be believable. But, sadly it was. If "B" had asked my husband to "relieve him of his sexual tension" my husband would have slugged him or worse. In other words, "B" wouldn't have to worry about having "sexual tension" again.
They should have been jailed for child endangerment, if not child abuse. The two other daughters should have been removed from the home. How did they sit there and relate for a documentary one of the worst crimes ever committed. Have they no shame? They instead should have been on their knees, sobbing and begging for forgiveness. They were as guilty as "B" for the crime against Jan and the repercussions which the two sisters had to endure.
BTW, I gave it 10 stars for the directing and the editing. Not for the disturbing subject matter and definitely not for the disgusting threesome telling their story. Eww! Eww! & Eww!
All Creatures Great & Small (2020)
I Laughed...I Cried...
With that said, I could not get enough of this series. I've never read the books so I wasn't familiar with the content, but have heard of the title. I was searching to view something which didn't make me wince from the trashy dialogue and gratuitous sex that is so prevalent in today's filming.
I bypass most series with only one season due to questioning why only one season. Too many times we viewers have been left hanging by producers who decide not to continue production of a series. Some of the series which were axed had good ratings.
I took a chance with this production of "All Creatures Great And Small" and WOW what a treat! I was hooked from the first episode; sometimes watching into the wee hours of the morning. Yes, I binged watched because the characters, so aptly played by the chosen cast, drew me into the household. I became a member of the household on the outside looking into the lives of big brother Siegfried Farnon, who actually became a parent to his younger brother Triston. Triston is fresh out of Veterinary College, but continues to live wildly to the dismay of stern, no nonsense Siegfried.
Within this household, run adeptly by housekeeper/cook Mrs Hall, is a newly arrived assistant to Veterinarian Siegfried, James Herriot. Mr. Herriot, as he's called, is endearing, but naive to the ways of farmers. He truly attempts to care for all animals to the best of his abilities. The animals come first in his life so it appears he works at ALL hours, even all night if he has to do so. I would say this fine young man would be a wonderful husband to any woman, but a very understanding woman due to his love and care of animals from the greatest of creatures to the tiniest of creatures. Mr. Herriot is in the forefront of the series and was perfectly cast by Nicholas Ralph.
There are others who round out the cast. Some we cared for, especially the wealthy, but unselfish Mrs. Pumphrey and her fur baby, Pekingese, Tricki Woo. A very pampered Triki Woo.
As a prior mention is Mrs. Hall, the housekeeper who is much more than a housekeeper. The food she prepares is a sight to be hold, from the full breakfasts to a dinner party. All done to perfection.
Rachel Shenton, as Helen, is a beauty, (2 dimples!). The character was vital to the series and Ms. Rachel played her part well with Mr. Ralph. Great chemistry!
So many reviewers gave low ratings this series. They compared it in the negative to a previous production. I searched for the older production since the reviewers stated it was better. Sorry. I couldn't make it through the first episode. Maybe because it looked so dated and I was ruined by this latest "All Creatures Great and Small."
Mayday (2013)
What An Absolute Waste Of Time!
It was like watching paint dry so I found myself drifting off. There wasn't a redeeming quality to any of the characters. I disliked all of them, especially the characters of Fiona. Steve and Everett.
The acting and directing were horrible. The close ups of the faces staring off to where? The only characters worth watching were the trees in the forest. The forest must have been the main character as it was constantly mentioned.
This entire series could have been wrapped up after the second episode. By the 3rd episode I began to fast forward stopping momentarily if I thought I caught something of interest. I needn't have bothered. In fact I could have watched just the last episode. Most of the story would have been told.
Break Every Chain (2021)
Christianity vs Religionism
I gave the movie 6 Stars because it's telling the true story of a police officer who took to the bottle instead of quitting the police force. The moment he took that first drink because he couldn't handle what he came upon, he should have resigned. Police officers across this nation face hell every day, but they continue doing their job. Sure it affects them, but not all go off the deep end. He was the type who could have become another Derek Chauvin.
I believe telling his story put our police officers in a bad light. It was akin to his statement about "coffee and donuts. Did he actually believe that's all police officers do? It's a way to pass the time? It's all guns and roses?
To the reviewer who didn't give any star. I am a born again believer in Jesus as my Savior, but I'm not "religious". All manner of beliefs can be construed as "religious" including satanism. An atheist can be religious. You get my drift.
To the reviewer who gave it 2 stars and apparently doesn't live in the USA, you missed the whole point of the movie. It's about finding your way back to or just finding God our Creator. Why you watched the movie is puzzling since you don't believe in God. You think of yourself as a god. To use your words "we believe in ourselves, not some God." BTW, not all Europeans believe as you do. It's also apparent you don't like the USA or Americans. What does being an American and living in the USA have to do with this movie? To your way of thinking we are ignorant fools and beneath you.
His Only Son (2023)
There Wasn't A Jot or Tittle I Liked About This Movie!
If I hadn't paid for it I would have ceased watching. As a rule why are most Biblical movies so bad? The only actors I could stomach were
Ottavio Taddei as Kelzar, and Nicolai Perez as Eshcolam. The worst one was Sara Seyed as Sarah. She most definitely over emoted her lines during her anger toward Abraham. I had to watch the movie within 48 hours as per Amazon once I started it. Believe me when I say it was a struggle!
Another reviewer wrote a statement about her tattoos by quizzing were tattoos done over 4000 years ago. They were done to mark their slaves. Lest people forget Sarah was kidnapped due to her beauty by Pharaoh. In fact she was abducted twice. More than likely one or both of her abductors "marked" her. It's a fascinating read about Sarah.
London Kills (2019)
Yay! We Can Be Certain London Has Red Double Decker Buses.
London also seems to have just one office building...the one with the torn shade in the window. Honestly that's all I recall after viewing each episode. Hmm? Could it be due to the fact the buses are.real? Whereas in this series the depiction of how police departments work is fakery. There are legal steps law enforcement must follow such as obtaining a warrant before searching a home, even in Britain, and of course, the right to a solicitor (attorney).
The discord between the head guy DI David Bradford and his officers is nerve wracking. He's a shady character who seems to have many secretive phone calls on his...psst, psst, can you believe a second phone? He's an unkempt, unshaven miscreant who has a fellow officer, a lower ranking officer, lie for him. He's always grabbing his jacket and making a hasty retreat. I don't believe I've witnessed this character doing actual police work, but he does get riled when challenged about the forced lying. OMGosh! Will he or won't he write "pink slips"?
Finally, too many personal dramas. I can't keep them straight! And, lest we forget, the red double decker buses. They are everywhere and not just one, but three or more in the break aways, or as another reviewer wrote the camera panning of London. I actually expect them to be airborne in the blue sky above that office building with the torn shade in the window.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022)
Stop! I Cannot Tolerate Anymore Of...Whatever This Is!
I made it through 3 episodes, but seriously no more of such drivel. I'm still attempting to wrap my head around Ep. 3. It was so disjointed to the point of being nonsensical. This series is akin to grade school kids acting in a play for parents and teachers.
More funds should have went toward casting better actors instead of the anachronistic sets such as the bridge, engineering, and what was to be Dr. McCoy's (Bones) future sickbay.
I can honestly say there isn't a character I like in this series. The head engineer has to be the most rudest, sarcastic of any in the Star Trek universe. The character of the doctor would send me running! Bedside manner...NOT!
The casting was definitely progressive which Gene Roddenberry presented back in 1966, but he didn't shove it in your face. It was what it was and accepted. This series is so obvious in its attempt to have a token of everyone walking the earth today.
Finally, I was waiting for something to crawl out of Pike's nest of hair.
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
My Swedish Jesus With Blue Eyes!
I cannot believe the accolades this movie received. To begin with there were far too many well known Hollywood stars crammed into this movie. For some reason or another it took me almost six decades to view this film. Maybe it was a good thing I missed it because George Stevens himself missed "The Greatest Story Ever Told."
As a Believer in Christ as my Savior, I waited with bated breath for some of the most important scenes to occur. They didn't. For those who didn't know the Scriptures, they left the theater still not knowing them and puzzled why this film was billed as "The Greatest Story Ever Told".
One of the most definitive statements Jesus Christ ever made came with His put down of Satan. For those who didn't know Scripture did they realize it was Satan in the cave? The cave Jesus reached after climbing with difficulty up some mountain. I always thought it was the wilderness where Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights while Satan tried to tempt our Lord first with food then as a Ruler of all the kingdoms. Little did Satan know it was going to occur without his assistance.
That statement our Savior spoke, and I have a feeling it wasn't stated softly, but with chastisement, was "GET THEE BEHIND ME, SATAN!" This statement was omitted from the movie. We ourselves should state this whenever we are tempted to do wrong. I have used it on occasion.
Another miracle just briefly stated. If you weren't listening you would have missed the telling of Jesus feeding 5,000 followers with only 5 loaves of bread and two fish. What a magnificent scene to have been recreated in this movie. Another miss.
Only one line about Jesus walking on water? Why wasn't it depicted in the film. There is much to be learned about faith and not doubting our Jesus as the Apostle Peter soon learned. Jesus told Peter to have faith, step out of the boat and he also could walk on water. Peter did as he was asked, and walked on water with Jesus. A wind came up, Peter lost his faith, began sinking and begged Jesus to save him. Of course he was saved. When back in the boat Jesus said to all "Oh ye of little faith." Lesson learned, but very difficult to adhere to when it comes to absolute faith. This would have been a wonderful scene to view in "The Greatest Story Ever Told". Another miss.
The following is the reason King Herod had John the Baptist beheaded. This also was omitted from the film. "Salome had pleased Herod by dancing before him and Herod asked her to choose a reward, even if it be have his kingdom. Salome consulted with her mother, Herodias, with whom Herod was having an affair. Angered by John's public condemnation of this adulterous affair, Herodias told Salome to ask for John's head." Again for those who didn't know Scripture, they left the theater believing John the Baptist lost his head due to his proselytizing about the coming Christ... the true King of all.
Thinking about it now it appears most of the miracles Jesus did were only stated, not shown. One of the best known miracles Jesus did was the raising of Lazarus from the dead and it was recreated in the film. Although the scenes were redundant and went overboard with the rendition of The Hallelujah Chorus.
Finally, the exaggeration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Messiah, or Yeshua. He didn't appear in the clouds. When I saw that, needless to say it stunned me. That scene makes me think of episodes from the original Star Trek series.
I'm half way through the movie and I can't wait for it to end. I cancelled the Blu-Ray I ordered from Amazon.
For almost 3 1/2 hours long George Stevens could have told "The Greatest Story Ever Told". "King of Kings" with Jeffery Hunter (another blue-eyed Jesus) was a much better telling of our Lord and Savior.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
It's Like Watching Paint Dry!
I forced myself to watch a little over half of this, this...I give up on what to call it. I will never enjoy Marvel's "Dr. Strange"(Benedict Cumberbatch) in the future without thinking of this filthy, abuser character he played in this garbage. Cumberbatch is such a great actor, adept at playing so many different characters. Why did he demean himself by agreeing to be a part of this, this...
Nominated for 12 Oscar awards?! Surely it's a bad joke!
Line of Duty (2012)
Why Do I Continue To View Such Drivel?
Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment? It's akin to passing by a bad accident. You shouldn't rubber neck, but you do. Every episode is the same as the one prior to it. Surely there aren't that many "bent coppers" who are members of a police force. Every episode has a dastardly.villainous "bent copper". You can't wait for his/her comeuppance which does occur. The half way decent cops fall all over themselves because they have the "goods" on the baddies. They can't wait to nail another "bent copper"! They have the paperwork and photos to prove their accusations which are shown on a monitor. You can see the glee on their faces. Such confidence they have!
But, wait! All of a sudden the villainous "bent copper" turns the tables on those who are the accusers. How does the "bent copper" have such questionable, sometimes naughty deeds information? Why...from another "bent copper"! The accuser's shoulders slump due to the rug being pulled out from under them. The "goods" they had on the "bent coppers" seem to disappear!
This is make believe in its worst form and does a disservice to our men and women in blue. I don't blame the local police for not agreeing to be advisors!
Being the Ricardos (2021)
Two Words: It Sucks!
I honestly cannot think of a more fitful adjective! I see absolutely no Lucy in Nicole Kidman, no mannerisms, the inflection in her speech, etc. I see no Desi in Javier Bardem (too old for starters). Such a waste!
As an aside Chris Pine did a fantastic job emulating William Shatner in the movie sequels. Watch him closely and you will see Shatner as Kirk. Nicole should have attempted to do half as much when emulating the historic number one female comedian who ever lived.
BTW, I lived the '50's and the f-bomb was not used as it is used in this piece of garbage. For shame!
Safe (2018)
I Turned It Off At The 11.41 Mark!
I should have turned it off sooner as I honestly couldn't take anymore. Watching dysfunctional families is not my cup of tea. I didn't stay long enough to see if the pouty redhead with pigtails on top of her head ever smiled. The minuscule amount I did watch was akin to scraping your fingernails on a blackboard. No thank you!
The Looming Tower (2018)
I So Wished I Could Have Viewed More Than 20 Minutes!
After 20 minutes I had to turn off what apparently, based on reviews was a good series. Why? The explicit profanity and dialogue. Along with the profanity was it necessary to state explicity what was on Monica's infamous blue dress? Wouldn't "Stained blue dress" work?
When are producers and directors realize we don't need profanity for a good, even excellent series or movie. History of film making proves it.
My rating of 4 may be unfair for the series as a whole. Too bad as I would have liked viewing this based on the good reviews.
Mapleworth Murders (2020)
What The Heck! We Lost Angela Lansbury & "Murder She Wrote"!
I gave this, this, this whatever it is 1 minute and 20 seconds! I felt as if I had been transported to "The Twilight Zone" via Star Trek's transporter. Problem being Angela Lansbury & "Murder She Wrote" didn't completely make it intact!
M. Butterfly (1993)
No Thank You! I Should Have Read The Reviews Before Wasting My Money To Rent!
I love the story of Madame Butterfly. The aria at the end is soul wrenching. But, this? Was I ever shocked! I paid to rent a movie to see a man fall in love with who he thought was a woman! I imagine he was quite shocked to realize the woman was in fact a man...again, No thank you! I turned it off after Jeremy Irons's first visit, first kiss! What a travesty! What a disgrace to Puccini's beautiful opera!
Hinterland (2013)
It's Difficult To Write A Review About This Series
Why? To put it bluntly....it's like watching paint dry....zzzz
BTW, does everyone live in a dump in that area? If so, does that fact make them murderers? I think not! People of means commit crimes also.
Close to the Enemy (2016)
A Discombobulated Mish Mash!
Why I sat and watched the first episode is beyond me. I think I was hoping it would get better....it didn't. The acting was fake; and the storyline could not hold my interest as it jumped from hither and yon!
The little girl's wailing drove me up the wall. No earnest crying with tears. Just fake wailing! The reaction from the lead character was nonsensical. What was the purpose of him doing what he did to quiet her down. I would have shoved a sock in her mouth!
I will reiterate; this production consisted of appalling acting and a nondescript storyline. Maybe I've been spoiled as I recently finished watching the Wallander series starring Kenneth Branagh as Kurt Wallander. The series draws one into the plot with the script and the fantastic performance of Kenneth Branagh. I was sad it came to an end. I will waste no more of my time with "Close to the Enemy".
Midsomer Murders: Death and the Divas (2013)
Instead of "Shane, Come Back"....Please "John Nettles, Come Back"
Let me preface this review by stating this episode had to be one of the worst, if not the worst! Cheesy story line, cheesy acting. Since John Nettles left, the episodes just seem to be a discombobulation of whatever the writers throw out there. I find myself forcing to complete the viewing, pausing frequently. And...the dog (Sykes) moments irritate me to no end even though I dearly love dogs. But, Midsomer Murders should NOT be a rehash of "The Thin Man" or "Frasier". Now for my review (if I can put it into words): Two aging horror movie queens (sisters) are still trying to out best one another 40 years later. The snippets from the 1960's horror films, the film scenery with the red convertible (driven by one of the sisters years earlier)juxtaposed on the film were just to much to take seriously. "John Nettles, Come Back"