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Succession: With Open Eyes (2023)
Substantial
I really love this show, and the last season is may be the strongest on par with the first one in my opinion, and the last episode is also one of the most substantial. I loved the family reunion vibes at the mothers mansion, and the siblings giggling and having fun together was a tasteful short retreat from epic corporate drama and the main intrigue with some final plot twists, which also did not disappoint.
However, besides greatly executed finale of Tom and Shiv and their family which leaves us wondering how does one continue to live in such twisted relationship, we did not really get "the ending" for most other characters, including the main ones - Roman is just drinking at the bar, seriously? (although to be fair he got a greatly executed "clarity" speech a few minutes ago) Ken is also just looking at the sea? Feels a bit underwhelming and abruptly ended. Almost no definitive resolutions for secondary characters/plots either. Overall, however, this does not diminish my satisfaction with the season and the episode which is above superior.
The Wheel of Time (2021)
An interesting take
As an extreme fan of the books, I was really excited to see how the show would bring the world and characters to life and compare it to my imagination. Overall, I have to say that the Wheel of Time TV show is a solid adaptation, with some room for improvement, that could possibly become a great take on the Wheel of Time, but also with a bit of alarming tendencies as well that could lead to as great a failure if continued.
One of the highlights of the show is the casting. The actors do a great job of bringing the characters to life and embodying their unique personalities. Rosamund Pike, in particular, shines as Moiraine. She brings a level of gravitas and depth to the role that is a joy to watch. The rest of the cast is equally strong, and they all work well together to create a believable world. The diversity of the cast, in my opinion, organically enriched the original world cultures and lands, which is a great plus. The depiction of the key locations and characters really shined through the show and lived up to my imagination as I was reading the books. I especially liked the takes on Amerlyn Seat, Tar Valon, Age of Legends and Ishmael.
However, there are a few areas where the show clearly falls short. For me, the pacing of the show was too condensed and too action-y, a huge contrast to the books with beloved long descriptions of ambience and dressings. Additionally, some of the changes from the books are a bit jarring. Some of them made sense, some were questionable, some however, especially like some of the last episode, got really close to a total nonsense. The visuals and sound effects overall were not really that impressing either.
Despite these criticisms, I still highly recommend the Wheel of Time TV show. It's a solid adaptation that captures the spirit of the books, and has enough twists and turns to keep you engaged. An interesting take.
10 timer til Paradis (2012)
Disappointing
Unfortunately, the film falls short of expectations. While the concept of exploring the life of a bodybuilder with an overbearing mother is intriguing, the execution of the film is lackluster. The plot is so simple, yet so unrealistic and dull.
In the end, the film brings you nothing but the stunning physique of Kim Kold, which we don't even see that much. But it makes it even harder to believe that the main character and the world around would behave like in the film, when he looks like that. Honestly, I'd rather watch the showering scene for the whole movie duration. Lead actor does his best with the material given, but the character of Dennis never truly comes to life on screen. Instead, he remains a one-dimensional figure, leaving the audience with little reason to care about his struggles.