JSophie157 Reviews

The Imitation Game (2014)

Emotions, ambition and love

[10/10 · 21 July 2022]

It had been on the must-see list for some time and I finally made up my mind to watch it: it became my favorite movie.

Alan Turing is the one who allowed the birth of the most modern technologies and who allowed millions of people to survive a war that could destroy Europe. Thanks to him we have everything that is needed in everyday life today.

He lived a life dedicating himself to the study and work he loved, unfortunately he did not manage to get the necessary thanks in life and was not treated in the way he deserved.

The movie manages to retrace his life, bringing so strong and heavy emotions to the screen that they can only make you empathize with Alan. Benedict Cumberbatch did an impeccable job, he brought to the screen the dilapidated life of that poor man who has seen his commitment thrown away and only being evaluated for his sexual orientation.

Movie full of emotions, which leads to knowing the man that Alan was and the innovation he brought to the world.

The Biggest Little Farm (2018)

The Beauty of the Nature

[8/10 · 14 July 2022]

Very interesting film to make it clear to those who are not part of that sector, what work and what effort is behind the construction of a farm. I appreciated how they decided to show both the positives and the negatives, the shots were absolutely perfect and they managed to show the true beauty of that landscape.

The Traitor (2019)

A Country that acknoledge the existence of the mafia

[9/10 · 30 June 2022]

Movie that brings Italian history to light, the story of a country that came to acknowledge the existence of the mafia, for the first time in its entirety, which led even the most reluctant to realize the existence of this perfect machine.

The precision that Favino has in telling and interpreting the role of Tommaso Buscetta gave me shivers, he certainly studied a lot to be able to make an exact copy of the man that Buscetta was.

Tomorrow (2022)

There's no Tomorrow. It was all for Today

[9/10 · 8 June 2022]

One of my favorite series.

I started watching it because I kept seeing the preview on Netflix and after a few minutes I fell in love with it. I devoured every episode and couldn't wait to see the next one.

The theme of death, grim reaper and the afterlife is difficult to deal with without ending up in banality or something that doesn't make the slightest sense. This series managed to treat that perfectly, treated suicide seriously and led to reflection.

The actors did a great job, managing to impersonate even the most complicated and controversial characters.

I wish I could forget it totally to be able to look at every episode and be amazed and moved every time.

He's Expecting (2022– )

Unexpected surprise

[8/10 · 25 April 2022]

A mirror on the life that every woman must live but carried by a man.

The subject being treated is very delicate and current. I had reservations because I couldn't imagine how they could carry on the theme without becoming banal and cringe. After only the first few episodes I realized that they are committed to treating the subject with sympathy and lightness but without lacking in great depth. The actors completed the series optimally.

Absolutely recommended to have a new interpretation of the current career / maternity / society situation.

Juvenile Justice (2022)

Children need attention

[9/10 · 13 March 2022]

This series has become one of my favorites, without any effort. I have always appreciated the detective, detective and investigative series, but above all series that take place in court. This series amazed me, the best I've seen.

The protagonist, Judge Shim (played by Kim Hye-soo) is simply perfect, she has a very interesting approach to dealing with "young criminals" and gives them the right lesson to grow at their best. The backstories of the various characters are treated very well and manage to make you empathize with each of them, from the protagonists to the tertiary characters.

I highly recommend this series, it is very interesting and is perfect for a marathon.

All of Us Are Dead (2022– )

Wow. I loved this series

[9/10 · 22 February 2022]

Just finished watching this series and wow.

I love Korean products that talk about zombies, this amazed me, it was a mix of emotions. I laughed, cried, screamed, felt sorry for the characters, got upset about some adult choices, and empathized totally with them.

I find it a fantastic product, the relationships between people and the reactions they have really amazed me.

I hope a sequel comes out, I want to see them again.

EN of Love (2020)

Good series development

[8/10 · 16 February 2022]

FIRST CHAPTER This first installment of the series did not completely convince me.

The story was interesting but it has a lot of holes, it's very fast and the characters don't have time to develop. I find their story beautiful but very superficial, I would have preferred to see it develop in a different and more truthful way.

Too bad, because it could have developed much better.

SECOND CHAPTER Chapter two has definitely improved the story. The two protagonists have a good story, they are beautiful together and have a nice chemistry between them. I appreciate that there are no big plot holes and that there is a development in their personalities. They literally grew up and understood their mistakes so they could have a better relationship.

THIRD CHAPTER In this third chapter we have a nice story but not as nice as that of the second chapter. I liked the protagonists even if I did not find the story very original and in some places there were passages a little too fast. I would have liked to see more of their relationship but I appreciate how there has been a development of the characters.

Overall all three chapters were interesting but they certainly understood from the mistakes of the first and improved. Surely the second story is the one written better while the first is the one written worse.

Love and Leashes (2022)

I absolutely loved this 🎀

[8/10 · 16 February 2022]

This movie made me laugh a lot. The story is beautiful and nice, I really liked how the two protagonists interacted. I appreciate the theme dealt with, especially in a Korean drama, the protagonists are very cute, have a beautiful chemistry and have entered their roles in every way. 💕 I liked how they dealt with the theme, explaining the terms used and making us participate in the research of the protagonist. ✨ Absolutely recommended.

The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022)

Not what I was expecting

[6/10 · 11 February 2022]

I am very sorry but, in my opinion, it has not respected the level of Star Wars. The Mandalorian had raised the bar and I expected this series to keep that level.

It bored me a lot and I was willing to drop it but I made an effort to see it. I'm very sorry, because I was expecting a lot.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017)

Wonderful

[10/10 · 31 January 2022]

I think I've spent all my treats. I love this drama, I love the story, I love the soundtrack.

Easily entered my favorite drama list. I find it very well narrated, the development of the characters and the story is done very well. I would have seen a thousand other such episodes. I loved the chemistry between the two main male characters, Gong Yoo and Lee Dong-Wook, and hope to see them together again. Kim Go-eun (Ji Eun-tak), the lead character, did a great job and I loved her character.

Totally recommended.

Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020)

A good way to introduce a group

[8/10 · 18 January 2022]

I believe this documentary can bring the right attention to the group. I'm not a fan of theirs but I appreciate their songs and I find them all very nice.

I had never stopped to read their stories or get interested in their life before debuting. All have had different paths that have led them to be friends, to be a good group.

I recommend the film to understand how their success is not taken for granted, how they are committed and what they have.

The Silent Sea (2021)

Amazing sci-fi series

[9/10 · 15 January 2022]

I started watching this series because it kept appearing on the Netflix home; partly out of curiosity and partly because I didn't have other series to see, I started the first episode... I couldn't get away from the screen.

I really like both series and movies that deal with space, science fiction, mysteries, but no one has ever taken me so much. The story is very well written, I don't think I can find places where the story falls or becomes boring. The twists are very interesting and the characters are amazing, especially Han, one of the protagonists.

I find that the result is nothing short of exceptional, I really wish there was a sequel to find some characters but the story is over and also with a satisfying ending.

Highly recommended for all those passionate about the genre and who want to see something engaging.

Eternals (2021)

One on the best

[9/10 · 14 January 2022]

Wow, I really liked the story, the plot and the characters. Each of them is well written and their interactions are beautiful.

A good Marvel movie.

Can't wait to see the next step in the MCU.

Don't Look Up (2021)

Appropriate for this historical period

[9/10 · 5 January 2022]

I was a little doubtful looking at it but I have to admit that I changed my mind.

The whole story is told very well, has comic points and very strong points of criticism. It reminded me a little of the situation we are all experiencing globally.

Recommended.

The Tasty Florida (2021)

Cute

[8/10 · 29 October 2021]

I just finished watching this series and found it too cute.

I think it's the perfect series to see in one breath in the evening to find that sweetness that maybe we lack a little.

All the protagonists are interesting, the friendship between the two secondary characters is beautiful and is what anyone would want.

Recommended.

See You After Quarantine? (2021)

Good and cute

[7/10 · 29 October 2021]

A good series to be seen in one breath, cute and sweet.

I found it nice and entertaining, but don't imagine the best thing ever.

Recommended for an evening to relax.

Squid Game (2021– )

A big surprise

[8/10 · 10 October 2021]

I just finished watching this series and just loved it. I thought it was a series that would somehow disappoint me but as soon as I started watching it I couldn't stop.

I liked the fact that it was a few episodes and that it didn't overly stretch the storyline. The colors, the scenography, the music and every single detail has become iconic.

I found the acting of the various characters very beautiful.

The series has managed to adapt to a more Western context, managing to make space around the world.

The Terror (2018–2025)

Very good

[8/10 · 18 September 2021]

Beautiful story, as well as the storytelling.

All the characters are well analyzed and the settings are gorgeous.

Highly recommended.

Be Loved in House (2021)

Very good

[9/10 · 18 September 2021]

I love this drama, I found the plot of the new boss who imposes the rule of not being able to have relationships with employees very interesting; I thought it would turn out to be trivial or boring but the development was very interesting.

I find the chemistry of the leading couples fantastic. The main couple (Jin Yu Zhen and Shi Lei) have a really good story, an interesting development and you can see the love they have for each other. I must admit, however, that the second couple is truly something unique, sweet and simply beautiful, I would love to have a story like the two of them.

I have been following the series since its release day and for a whole week I was left with curiosity and anxiety to see the next episode, especially the last ones. I really enjoyed the unexpected development of Yi Zi Tong.

2gether (2020)

Very good

[10/10 · 18 September 2021]

I loved the plot, the acting of the two protagonists is wonderful. I was always excited and curious at the end of each episode.

Romantic and fun, the latter alternate perfectly so as not to make the series be too honeyed and not too ironic.

I love the relationship between Tine and Sarawatt, simply magnificent, where romantic scenes, ironic scenes and more thrust scenes alternate

Highly recommended :)

Color Rush (2020–2022)

Not so good

[7/10 · 18 September 2021]

I don't know how to express myself optimally on this series. It certainly lets itself be watched, the idea is very interesting and the protagonists are nice but I don't think it has been developed in the best way.

The story and the mystery of the disappearance of the mother is very interesting but it is quite left aside, the relationship between the protagonist and the aunt is very sketchy and the interactions between the two boys are minimal. I would have preferred to see in depth the relationship of the protagonists or in any case some more active moments, given that at the moment the plot is very flat.

Can you watch it? Yes Would I look at it again? No Will I watch the second season? Probably not.

Given (2021)

Given

[9/10 · 18 September 2021]

I liked the series a lot, I find that the transposition to live-action has been done very well. To be honest, I was very worried about being disappointed, being very passionate about the manga and the anime, but I think it was done with a lot of respect for the source, although some things have changed.

Uenoyama and Mafuyu have been made very good, their characters and their love have been understood; similarly Akihiko and Haruki have been beautifully developed. I felt every single emotion and was looking forward to a new episode.

I highly recommend watching this title and I suggest recovering the anime and manga, in case you don't know them, so as to deepen even more the protagonists and the story.

Until We Meet Again (2019–2020)

Beautiful

[10/10 · 18 September 2021]

I loved this series ... Actors, music, history, everything perfect. I was hesitant to look at it for fear of being disappointed but I fell in love with it. After only a few minutes into the series, I was already in tears.

I find that the relationships between the various characters are perfect, the parallelism between past and present is done very well, I cried with every episode, I got excited, it was all I wanted from this series.

I particularly loved the relationship between Korn and In, the emotions are fully conveyed and you feel part of their path, you laugh with them, you suffer with them, you love with them, as well as with Parm and Dean. The secondary couple is also beautiful.

Some twists are predictable but are still very well represented.

I found Fluke and Earth's acting flawless.