I had read the book a few years ago which I thought was excellent. It was the very moving and powerful story of Lale Sokolov. I was hoping the series would live up-to the expectations of the book. I was pleasantly surprised that it does. The casting is excellent the four main lead characters played by Harvey Keitel , Jonah Hauer-King, Melanie Lynskey and Anna Próchniak were so well cast. Casting Jewish actors to play the roles and Polish actors to play the roles of the camp inmates was a wise genuine choice. The series is harrowing yet very moving and seeing the love story played out is heartwarming. I expect this series to do very well come awards season as everything about it is top notch. I thoroughly recommend it. A must watch.
Reviews
40 Reviews
Glass
(2019)
Don't waste your time
6 May 2024
Absolute drivel. I struggled to sit through this movie despite having a stellar cast and loving Split. The story lacks any tension or momentum. I wanted to turn the movie off after 45 minutes but stuck with it. Now I realise it's time I won't ever get back.
The characters aren't likeable or do you feel any empathy. The script is poorly written and the pace of the movie lacks and real substance or momentum.
I'm a huge fan of all the actors involved but they were completely wasted in this movie. I had watched Split previously and loved it. I thought lt James McAvoy was excellent in his role and was looking forward to seeing him reprise his character but was severely disappointed.
Don't waste your time on this film it has ruined Split for me now.
The characters aren't likeable or do you feel any empathy. The script is poorly written and the pace of the movie lacks and real substance or momentum.
I'm a huge fan of all the actors involved but they were completely wasted in this movie. I had watched Split previously and loved it. I thought lt James McAvoy was excellent in his role and was looking forward to seeing him reprise his character but was severely disappointed.
Don't waste your time on this film it has ruined Split for me now.
Boring
20 October 2023
I tried to like this after seeing the directors previous work which I loved.
I found this to be very slow with long monologues that were dreary and uneventful . It could not hold my interest. The pacing was slow and boring.
I was very disappointed not sure what now as expecting but I would say it's the directors worst production.
I only managed to watch a couple of episodes to which I had to give up. Life is too short to watch this drivel. I liked the actors but the script and storyline just could not hold my attention. I wouldn't waste your time watching it. It was not scary or creepy in any way .
I found this to be very slow with long monologues that were dreary and uneventful . It could not hold my interest. The pacing was slow and boring.
I was very disappointed not sure what now as expecting but I would say it's the directors worst production.
I only managed to watch a couple of episodes to which I had to give up. Life is too short to watch this drivel. I liked the actors but the script and storyline just could not hold my attention. I wouldn't waste your time watching it. It was not scary or creepy in any way .
Reptile
(2023)
Tense
5 October 2023
A great movie very tense and gripping. Lots of twists and turns to keep you on your toes. All the cast were great. Nice to see Alicia Silverstone cast in something good. Benicio is excellent as always. The music really adds to the atmosphere and it has an almost Lynchian feel.
The cinematography is worth mentioning too and is very effective in creating tension and mood.
One of the better movies on Netflix I would definitely recommend it if you love a good thriller.
I wasn't sure what to expect as I've watched many poor movies on Netflix but this is definitely one of the better features it's a shame it wasn't released theatrically.
The cinematography is worth mentioning too and is very effective in creating tension and mood.
One of the better movies on Netflix I would definitely recommend it if you love a good thriller.
I wasn't sure what to expect as I've watched many poor movies on Netflix but this is definitely one of the better features it's a shame it wasn't released theatrically.
The Morning Show
(I) (2019– )
It was ok but repetitive
5 April 2023
It started off very well and interesting but as the season progressed it began to get tiresome. Most of the characters are very unlikeable and and annoying. I found the latter half the first season a hard slog.
At times I found myself struggling to stay awake as there is a lot of talking and not enough action. Most of the characters began to annoy me and frustrated me. I'm not sure if I could face watching season 2 after sitting through season 1 and not enjoying it as much as I though I would have.
I will give praise on the acting though which I found to be very good and believable., the supporting characters were very well played out.
At times I found myself struggling to stay awake as there is a lot of talking and not enough action. Most of the characters began to annoy me and frustrated me. I'm not sure if I could face watching season 2 after sitting through season 1 and not enjoying it as much as I though I would have.
I will give praise on the acting though which I found to be very good and believable., the supporting characters were very well played out.
The Last of Us
(2023– )
Slow pacing
20 February 2023
I wanted to like this so much as I had played the game and loved it. It started off pretty well but there is too much dialogue and not enough action. The pacing is very slow and not anything like the creepiness of the game. The young actress Bella Ramsey seems miscast and a little disappointing. I am surprised it rates so highly. I will stick with it until the end but it has now become a hard slog.
I am hoping the pace will pick up and it will become scarier as I am fighting to awake it's so slow and boring. I found the game so scary at times and have yet to be scared with the tv show . Here's hoping it gets better.
I am hoping the pace will pick up and it will become scarier as I am fighting to awake it's so slow and boring. I found the game so scary at times and have yet to be scared with the tv show . Here's hoping it gets better.
The White Lotus
(2021–2025)
Season 2 is even better than 1
18 February 2023
Loved this , season 1 was great but season 2 was even better. Jennifer Coolidge is brilliant in her role as are all the actors.
One of the best shows I've watched in a while. Season 2 kept me gripped all the way through, lots of twists and turn to keep you guessing. The characters were all so likeable too.
The locations are beautiful and only add to the atmosphere. The music is amazing too.
I am so pleased Jennifer Coolidge won a Golden Globe for her role it was very well deserved. She plays the character with vulnerability and such great humour. I would definitely rewatch it. Essential viewing.
One of the best shows I've watched in a while. Season 2 kept me gripped all the way through, lots of twists and turn to keep you guessing. The characters were all so likeable too.
The locations are beautiful and only add to the atmosphere. The music is amazing too.
I am so pleased Jennifer Coolidge won a Golden Globe for her role it was very well deserved. She plays the character with vulnerability and such great humour. I would definitely rewatch it. Essential viewing.
Elite
(2018–2024)
Season 1 and 2 Great
5 August 2021
I was sceptical about this at first but found myself getting addicted to it. I loved season 1 and 2. Such great characters. Season 3 was good but not as great as the first two seasons. Season 4 is awful , new characters that are very unlikeable. The storyline is dull and just full of gratuitous sex scenes. Should not have made a seaon 4.
Money Heist
(2017–2021)
Loved It
11 June 2021
I was gripped from the start. I was not expecting to enjoy this but was surprised how gripping and exciting it was. The first two seasons are better than three and four but it is still worth watching until the end. I loved the characters and even shed a tear at one point.
The Serpent
(2021– )
Great Production
22 January 2021
Great acting from Jenna Coleman and Tahar Rahim the lead actors in this horrific tale of murder. Some of the acting from the other actors was not so good, the young actor playing the Dutchman was totally miscast and a poor actor. Storyline is gripping if a little long, as it starts to drag towards the last couple of episodes.
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