irbazsabik Reviews

The Legend of Korra (2012–2014)

Deals with some practical situations; loved it.

[9/10 · 9 November 2020]

Story-line => 4.8/5 (The storyline is great but has some loose ends.); Acting => 4.5/5 (The acting is mostly nice. Though in some part it seemed forced); Directing => 4.8/5 (The presentation was nice); Animation => 5/5 (Animations and effects are top-notch.); Screenplay => 4/5 (Screenplay is kinda bland in season 1 and 2. Later it turns out to be good.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (You should watch Avatar: The Last Airbender before watching this. As a sequel, it may be not considered equal to legendary ATLA but it still is unique in its way.);

Overall Personal Rating => 9.3/10

Kaguya-sama: Love is War (2019–2023)

Generally I don't watch romcoms, I like this one.

[9/10 · 30 October 2020]

(Up to season 2)

Story-line => 3.5/5 (The storyline is pretty linear. Nothing unpredictable there.); Acting => 5/5 (The voice acting is top-notch. Everything matched the situations.); Directing => 4.5/5 (This type of shows need good executions. This show definitely had it.); Animation => 5/5 (No question about this part.); Screenplay => 4/5 (The most interesting part of this anime is the screenplay.); Personal Recommendation => 4.5/5 (I would recommend this to everyone. But if you don't like something that doesn't have a story in it, then this is not the place for it. This is the least cringy rom-com I have ever watched. Waiting for Season 3.);

Overall Personal Rating => 8.8/10

Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I. presage flower (2017)

The animation is a treat to the eyes and it is giving a vibe different from other routes

[9/10 · 25 October 2020]

Story-line => 4/5 (The plot is not clear yet); Acting => 4/5 (No particular character stood out in acting but overall it was good.); Directing => 5/5 (The presentation was nice and the planning to not repeat what is already show was nicely transitioned. ); Animation => 5/5 (Treat to the eyes); Screenplay => 3/5 (The screenplay was not very deep like Fate Zero); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (If you watched Fate Zero and UBW, you must watch this and the later 2 parts also.);

Overall Personal Rating => 8.7/10

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)

Great animation, sloppy story, fun to watch

[7/10 · 19 October 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (Linear story and not very interesting); Acting => 3/5 (Not much there to praise); Directing => 3/5 (The presentation was nice. But everything was predictable); Animation => 5/5 (The animation is top-notch. Loved how they implemented it.); Screenplay => 3/5 (Most of the characters didn't have any significant role.); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (If you're looking for an entertaining one, I recommend you watch it. It is filled with puns. If you're looking for story, this is not the place.);

Overall Personal Rating => 7/10

The Boys (2019– )

I would be a stupid one if I do not call it diabolical.

[10/10 · 9 October 2020]

Story-line => 5/5 (The concept of an anti-superhero universe is unique and the story is amazing as it moves forward.); Acting => 5/5 (The acting was well-synced and awesome. Homelander and Butcher's acting was always on another level.); Directing => 5/5 (The presentation is nice and the show sticks you like glue); Visual Effects => 5/5 (Diabolical); Screenplay => 5/5 (The characters were portrayed very nicely and in a very realistic way.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (Well the show contains many graphic and adult contents. If you think these bothers you, you should hold off. Otherwise it is beyond amazing); Most Favorite Character => Butcher (When the series started, Butcher seemed like a bully and pushy character. With the passage of time, we got to see his many sides, and now, he is my most favorite one. Also, Homelander is the most favorite one for phenomenal acting. );

Overall Personal Rating => 10/10

A Royal Affair (2012)

Great acting; Good history and philosophical lesson

[9/10 · 13 September 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The storyline was linear. Almost everything could be predicted.); Acting => 5/5 (Loved the acting of all the main characters. Considering the overall acting, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard wins the round.); Directing => 4/5 (The progress was a bit slow but the presentation was nice. Loved it.); Visual Effects => 5/5 (Enough for the story.); Screenplay => 5/5 (Since the characters got time to develop, the screenplay was awesome. And the exchange among characters were logical.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (Watch it for acting and some history lessons. In the end, you will get some more lessons about how the world works which will give you some insights of life.); Most Favorite Character => Christian(He had to act like a person who didn't have much mental growth, a person who can be a good friend and a king & a person who's always betrayed simultaneously and he pulled that off very nicely. Really stole the light from everyone.);

Overall Personal Rating => 9.0/10

12 Monkeys (1995)

Liked the way it was portrayed

[8/10 · 11 September 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The plot was nice and complex but there were some major loose ends regarding time theories and etc.); Acting => 4/5 (Some part of acting seemed forced. The rest is top-notch.); Directing => 5/5 (Directing was topnotch. Had to keep the focus the whole time.); Visual Effects/Animation => 4/5 (Could have been better.); Screenplay => 5/5 (This part is generally messed up in case of complicated plots. They handled this very nicely.); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (Liked the way it was portrayed. But really disliked forced acting in some places and the loose ends.); Most Favorite Character => Jeffrey(Acted like a crazy nut as he was supposed to. Loved his acting and role.);

Overall Personal Rating => 8.3/10

Fate/Zero (2011–2012)

The storyline is unique and the screenplay is amazing.

[10/10 · 9 September 2020]

Story-line => 5/5 (The storyline is very interesting and had many twists.); Acting => 5/5 (The voice acting is up to the mark. I particularly loved Kotomine's voice acting. It was so synced with the character. ); Directing => 5/5 (Overall presentation was amazing and thrilling to watch.); Animation => 5/5 (The animation is a treat to the eyes. UFOTABLE for the win.); Screenplay => 5/5 (The characters were very relatable since the background study was very clear. The dialogue between the characters were also relatable.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (If you want to get into Fate Lore, start with this. You can also enjoy it as a standalone series. Great watch. Don't watch Fate SN UBW before watching this.); Most Favorite Character => Iskander(Most heartwarming and honorable character of the whole series. I was a bit confused between Kiritsugu and Iskander. But considering all aspects, Iskander is my favorite. His views gave me some food for thought. );

Overall Personal Rating => 10/10

In the Mood for Love (2000)

A classic romantic movie without any melodrama

[8/10 · 9 August 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The storyline is linear and the plot is a bit cliche.); Acting => 5/5 (I loved both the main character's actions.); Directing => 5/5 (The director did a nice job here. The movie is well-made. It's not like traditional romantic movies. The best thing about this movie is that there's literally no melodramatic scenes.); Visual Effects => 4/5 (Enough for the story); Screenplay => 4/5 (Rather than the main characters other side characters didn't get any chance to portray themselves. So, dialogues with them were a bit bland. Overall screenplay was not exceptional.); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (This movie is honestly not for everyone. But I would recommend everyone who wants to watch something classic. Many might find the calm nature of the movie boring. Well, I enjoyed this one. I generally don't like romantic movies. ); Most Favorite Character => Chow(For acting and maturity);

Overall Personal Rating => 8.3/10

Akira (1988)

Complex plot, great animations. I loved it.

[9/10 · 8 August 2020]

Story-line => 4/5 (The plot is complex and unique. But the backstory is not explained clearly. Many questions remain unanswered. I liked the way the story writer predicted the 2020 Olympics in Japan. The story seems more relatable for today's modern society which is rotten to the bone.); Acting => 5/5 (Syncing up with non-CGI animations seems like a lot of work. They pulled that off nicely.); Directing => 5/5 (The movie is interesting from the beginning to the end. The presentation is nice. Loved the way it was directed.); Animation => 5/5 (I was already amazed by this level of animation in 1988. Then I searched and found that no CGI was used to build up the whole thing. If that's not amazing, then I don't know what is.); Screenplay => 4/5 (Due to unclear backstory and buildup, the dialogues were hard to understand and sometimes a bit bland. Overall, it's all right.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (I would recommend everyone to watch this piece of artwork. You might find it complex. But a bit of background study will lead you to love this one.); Most Favorite Character => Kaneda (Independent, Brave, Compassionate);

Overall Personal Rating => 9.3/10

Better Call Saul (2015–2022)

I have one word for this, "Brilliant!!!"

[10/10 · 7 August 2020]

(Review up to season 5) Story-line => 5/5 (The storyline is unique and brilliant. I am waiting to see how everything unfolds.); Acting => 5/5 (The characters were portrayed very nicely. I really like Jimmy, Kim, Gus and Mike's spontaneous acting.); Directing => 5/5 (The presentation is thrilling. I loved everything about this show.); Visual Effects/Animation => 5/5 (Enough for the story.); Screenplay => 5/5 (The screenplay here is one of a kind. The dialogue exchanges were very much relatable. Nothing seemed forced); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (This is a Breaking Bad spinoff but I think watching Breaking Bad before watching this is not necessary. This show is pretty underrated. So I would recommend everyone to watch this. This is really worth the time. Of all seasons, Season 3 and 5 should get special mentions for the extraordinary work there. ); Most Favorite Character => Jimmy, Kim (I can't decide between them who's the most favorite. I like both of the characters. Everyone who watched this show is gonna love them. The best thing about these characters is that they are very unpredictable. You can't guess the next move.);

Orphan (2009)

Generally, I don't like horror movies, but I liked it.

[8/10 · 30 July 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The plot was turning out to be interesting one in the beginning but as the movie progress it is not much different from a common horror movie except, unlike common horror movies they tried to build up a plot that makes sense.); Acting => 5/5 (The acting should get a round of applause especially Esther's acting.); Directing => 3/5 (This is a well-made one but cliche.); Visual Effects/Animation => 5/5 (Enough for the story.); Screenplay => 3/5 (The screenplay was a bit bland if we consider everything.); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (This is obviously not a traditional horror movie. Even if you dislike horror movies, you can watch it. If you're looking for a perfect storyline, you might get a bit disappointed. But it is worth watching.); Most Favorite Character => Kate (as a character of a responsible mother who is trying to do the right thing), Esther(her acting was praiseworthy);

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014–2015)

The story is unique and the animation is a treat to the eyes.

[8/10 · 29 July 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (I liked the uniqueness of the plot but they got some major loose ends.); Acting => 5/5 (The voice acting was good. Portrayed the characters nicely.); Directing => 5/5 (The directing was awesome. I liked the way things were directed and presented. The soundtracks were also syncing with the battle scenes. ); Animation => 5/5 (The animation is amazing, treat to the eyes. I don't know the budget. I almost feel like this is 'Unlimited Budget Works'); Screenplay => 3/5 (The screenplay was not very deep. The character buildup in many cases were not up to the mark so the dialogues got bland in some cases.); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (I would highly recommend watching this for the animation and the plot. Also watch Fate/Zero.); Most Favorite Character => Rin Tohsaka (Most mature, considerate and badass character here);

Rio (2011)

The animation was soothing but the story-line was very linear.

[7/10 · 24 July 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The story-line was light-weighted. ); Acting => 3/5 (The voice acting was not up to the mark and didn't sync well. ); Directing => 3/5 (The ending was predictable and was not thrilling to watch. ); Animation => 5/5 (Treat to the eyes. Loved it. ); Screenplay => 3/5 (Not much effort was put here. ); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (It was a fun thing to watch. And a good one to lighten up the mood. );

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Bit boring to watch because of not so good acting and directing

[6/10 · 21 July 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The story-line was predictable and got many loose ends.); Acting => 3/5 (Most of the character's acting was terrible.); Directing => 2/5 (Directing was so bad that I got bored in the middle.); Visual Effects/Animation => 4/5 (Considering 1982, it's pretty good. But the previous one was better.); Screenplay => 3/5 (I think this is the part where everything got lost.); Personal Recommendation => 3/5 (Don't watch it if you're not a Star Trek fan); Most Favorite Character => Spock (Amidst all the mess, he was the only character who made the movie worth something to be watched.);

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008)

The story line and character buildup here is one of a kind.

[9/10 · 20 July 2020]

Story-line => 4.5/5 ( The story-line is unique. I liked the way everything unfolds. I like the journey and the ending. But there are some loose ends. ); Acting => 5/5 ( The voice acting should get a lot of appreciation here. ); Directing => 4/5 (The directing in cannon episodes were top-notch but filler episodes were kinda boring. Personally I like the directing in Season 2 the most.); Animation => 5/5 (It was more than enough for the show. I would suggest watching a 1080p version if you want to get the best experience.); Screenplay => 4/5 (The screenplay in Season 1 was sloppy. But it was awesome in Season 2 & 3. Season 2 was the best in this case also.); Personal Recommendation => 4.5/5 (I loved watching the whole show and I would ask everyone to watch this to get a different kind of experience.); Most Favorite Character => Zuko (He got the best character development in the whole series. I liked this character because I felt like I could relate to him. Hats off to the directors and writers to build this wonderful character.);

I would have loved more of the Order of White Lotus. But, I guess that's how great shows end. Even if it's finished, the audience wants more. I am gonna watch the sequel (The Legend of Korra) to find out more about the future of the Avatar team.

Steins;Gate 0 (2018)

Perfect sequel for Steins;Gate

[10/10 · 15 July 2020]

Story-line => 4/5 (This makes Steins;Gate more meaningful. But even after everything, it still has some inconsistency and loose ends.); Acting => 5/5 (Don't even think of watching a dubbed version. If you don't understand Japanese, just go with the sub. The emotions and everything the original voice acting provided can't be recreated); Directing => 5/5 (Anyone who watched Steins;Gate can predict how the story is gonna end. But even after that, the journey and presentation was awesome.); Visual Effects/Animation => 5/5 (More than enough for the story); Screenplay => 5/5 (Hats off to the ones who prepared the screenplay and soundtracks. I was so moved that I could feel Okabe's emotions.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (If you watched and loved Steins;Gate, give it a watch. It's worth it and enjoyable.); Most Favorite Character => Okabe Rintaro (He is the most suffered fictional character I have ever seen. Okabe was a bit immature in the original series. But the amount of maturity that Okabe shows here is something to be praised.)

Castle in the Sky (1986)

Left me thinking about what's important in our life

[9/10 · 12 July 2020]

Story-line => 4/5 (The plot was unique and interesting but it got some loose ends. ); Acting => 5/5 (The voice acting was well-synced.); Directing => 5/5 (Can't praise the directing enough. I had to wait till the end to see the stories unfold.); Animation => 5/5 (The animation was soothing, sometimes unbelievable if I consider that it was released in 1986); Screenplay => 4/5 (The characters were portrayed nicely. But I could have been better); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (I would recommend everyone to watch this movie. It will leave you thinking about some important things in your life at the end.); Most Favorite Character => Dola(The most mature and the kindest character of the whole movie. It might not seem like this in the beginning. But, when the movie ends, you will get to understand what I am saying.);

Steins;Gate (2011–2015)

I re-watched this five years later. It still is a piece of art to me.

[10/10 · 3 July 2020]

Story-line => 4/5 (I am a big fan of time traveling sci-fi and mystery stuff and it all started five years back when I watched this the first time. The story-line is unique but it got some loose ends contradicting the science and analogy used. Despite that, it is undoubtedly a piece of art.); Acting => 5/5 (The voice acting is top-notch.); Directing => 5/5 (The start seemed a bit slow. But later it was breathtaking.); Animation => 5/5 (More than enough for the story.); Screenplay => 5/5 (This had a great impact on me. I loved the way it was used to portray the characters.); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (It is one of my most favorite animes of all time. I would highly recommend everyone to watch this.); Most Favorite Character => Makise Kurisu (The most understanding and witty character in the whole story.);

OSHMKUFA - La Yohda Stasella - El Psy Congroo

Dark (2017–2020)

Full of nail-biting mysteries and time paradox plots with a satisfying ending. The best series I have ever watched.

[10/10 · 29 June 2020]

This German masterpiece is undoubtedly the best series I have ever watched. Castings, Acting, Story-lines, Connections, Soundtracks, Directing, Visual Effects, Screenplay, Depth of Science, Imagination; everything was perfect in this series. It took everything to a level that I don't see any series overtaking it in the near future. The story-line may be a bit complex but everything gets clear in the end. It might take more time than the usual series to understand everything but while watching we must keep that in mind that this is no normal series. This is far beyond average. Give it some time while watching and you will experience what you may have never experienced.

In short; Story-line => 5/5 (Everything is connected); Acting & Casting => 5/5 (I can't praise this enough); Directing => 5/5 (Mind-blowing. I don't know how they managed to pull off everything. The build-up, the presentation and else); Visual Effects => 5/5 (When I started the series, I didn't expect much of it. But I was at awe in the end.); Screenplay => 5/5 (The script-writing was marvelous); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (Well this is my most favorite show right now); Most Favorite Character => Claudia Tiedemann (Can't say the reason because it contains a major spoiler. Let's just say that she was the most intelligent and witty character of this series.);

Chicken Run (2000)

An exceptional clay animation with a normal story-line.

[8/10 · 26 June 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (The story-line was predictable.); Acting => 5/5 (The voice acting was up to the mark); Directing => 4/5 (The presentation was nice. It wasn't boring to watch even after everything was predictable.); Visual Effects/Animation => 5/5 (The clay animation was exceptional and the ones who pulled this off should get a hats off.); Screenplay => 3/5 (Pretty normal. Nothing we haven't seen yet.); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (It was a fun thing to watch. The clay animations were so innovative. And the voice acting were too synced. But the story was predictable. ); Most Favorite Character => Fowler (Even after being the old geezer rooster and someone with a pride of his young life, he cared about others and he was an inspiration to break wrong traditional norms.);

The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)

A great series for geeks and nerds with some life lessons in a sense of comedy. (Review up to Season 6)

[8/10 · 18 June 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (Pretty linear but interesting); Acting => 5/5 (Acting totally matched the character with all their characteristics); Directing => 5/5 (None of the episodes seemed out of line); Visual Effects/Animation => 3/5 (Maybe because of budget issues, the visual effects were not up to the mark); Screenplay => 4/5 (Synced with the plot); Personal Recommendation => 5/5 (Generally I am not into sitcoms. But it was pure fun to watch this show. Doesn't matter what type of mood I was in this show cranked me up. Gotta watch the upcoming seasons soon.); Most Favorite Character => Sheldon Cooper( Initially I liked Leonard most. But as the show went on and the amount of character development seen on Sheldon is remarkable.);

Fan (I) (2016)

Started like a comeback movie of SRK, but ended very trivially due to lack of story

[7/10 · 17 June 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 ( Buildup was nice but ending was boring and predictable ); Acting => 5/5 (SRK did a good job there. ); Directing => 3/5 (First half of the movie was very interesting to watch, but ending was very sloppy); Visual Effects/Animation => 5/5 (CGI team should get a round of applause for the job they did with two SRKs. ); Screenplay => 3/5 (Got boring and repetitive); Personal Recommendation => 3/5 (If you are a fan of SRK and want to watch some good acting, go give it a watch. But while watching the movie I lost interest in the middle because of the bad continuation.);

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

"Money can't buy happiness but again you can't even lead a life without money."

[8/10 · 16 June 2020]

Story-line => 3/5 (Linear and everything was predictable); Acting => 5/5 (Will Smith did a good job there); Directing => 5/5 (Nicely presented. Even after everything was predictable. It was exciting to watch); Visual Effects/Animation => 4/5 (Enough for this movie); Screenplay => 4/5 (Could be better); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (The story was linear but it was exciting to watch. So do give it a watch.);

DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)

Even after a bad start, it seems to get better after John Constantine joins the Legends (Review up to Season 5)

[7/10 · 14 June 2020]

Season 1 - A so-so starting with a good concept

Season 2,3 - Storyline and acting were bad. Got bored but still watched it hoping something good might come.

Season 4 - Got a bit better because of John Constantine's arrival. But still sucked.

Season 5 - Remarkable improvement in story-line and directing but still a lot to go. Hopefully, they will improve more.

Detailed Review on Season 5; Story-line => 4/5 (Plots are synced nicely with Constantine and Legends); Acting => 4/5 (Got much better and matured); Directing => 4/5 (Presentation is nice. No episodes seem unrelated to the story); Visual Effects/Animation => 4/5 (Got better than previous seasons); Screenplay => 3/5 (Still not good enough. They should work more here); Personal Recommendation => 4/5 (If you survived till Season 4, give this season a watch. This is the best season of this series till now.);