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The Long Rider (2022)
An epic journey
A beautiful and inspiring film. I love horses, so was bound to love this, but I think it would appeal to a wider audience than just horse and animal lovers. It ticks so many boxes; travel through stunning countries, restores your faith in humanity, romance, human kindness, triumph in the face of adversity, proof the love between humans and animals, the list goes on. The content seemed to be largely filmed by the rider himself, and some taken from news footage gathered in the places he stopped. He met some incredible characters along the way, was shown so much kindness and given so much help by ordinary people. On the flip side, he was shown the opposite by greedy bureaucrats at the border controls. I cried happy and sad tears, and some that were a mixture of both, was totally absorbed in the story, and the uplifting ending was a perfect finish to an epic journey. I'd rather watch a real and inspiring story like this, to a bunch of CGI blue aliens running around any day!!
Irreverent (2022)
Best bingeworthy show I've found this year.
I've been incensed by reviews before when they've rated shows and movies too high or too low. Never quite enough to write my own first review though. I LOVED this series. So here goes..it has everything; great plots, characters, comedy, drama, scenery and an understated romance. I don't care who commissioned it, it's great! Sure, you can see where the story's headed in places, but it's not trying to be a suspenseful thriller with a shocking twist. Please don't be put off by other reviews. I was hooked by episode 2 and finished all 10 in a weekend. Similar dark humour to Mr Nobody and Preacher.