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Kai duan (2022)
Groundhog's Day, Speed, Memento, Sherlock Holmes, and a bit of romance.
Groundhog's Day, Speed, Memento, Sherlock Holmes, mixed with boy meets girl on a bus that's gonna explode. The concept isn't new but it's executed very well. If the writing and cinematography was not at least a B+, this could've turned out very cheesy and a waste of time. In the contrary, it kept me intrigued in the plot and the characters. This could easily be adopted into an American version and have a more diverse cast in the bus to explore. I can see different races, religion, political views, age, and every social divide symbolize the American society in the bus. The leads could be wide open as long as they have chemistry on screen.
I will give Reset a second viewing when I have time.
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020)
Great show for tough times.
I'm picky when it comes to picking up a new show. I can only follow 5 or less per year. This means it has to get my attention and keep me. Then I see the trailer for this show. At first it looked campy and it is, in a good way. The musicals and comedy popped out at me and I was intrigued. The first episode was fun and entertaining then it threw a curve ball at me. It had heart and emotion in the story. Zoey has to deal with a major family issue. I didn't expect to cry watching a show about a tech nerd with the ability to hear people's inner thoughts via musical numbers.
Amazing season. I can't wait for another season.
Blended (2014)
It was OK for a comedy, but Emma FuhrMann saved me from giving this a lower rating.
I know I was getting into an Adam Sander movie and I know it doesn't have the best dialog or writing, but I was hoping it grew up a little. I was disappointed that it didn't. I cringed a little when the lines were predictable and cheesy. This sounds harsh, but it's my honest opinion.
BUT, yes there's a positive. I was moved by Emma Fuhrmann's emotional scene with Adam Sander near the end. It felt like it was a different movie for 1:56. I wanted more of that smart well placed dialog with two characters. Also the jokes could be updated beyond the 90's.
I don't want to be a complete Debbie Downer and make this a pure negative review. Here are all the positives. The cast was pretty good. Moral and family values are placed in good spots.
Overall, I was somewhat entertained. Hoped for more modern and smart jokes from the tradition Sander formula, but it's a Sander movie.