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Men (2022)
Almost a hit but a clear miss
Ok, I'll start by saying I really don't know how it's received such high ratings and reviews here. I've seen plenty of 8s - 10s, but trust me, Men is far from an 8 and nowhere near a 10.
I'm not going to go into much detail since reviewers have explained the plot over & over, so I'll just give my honest opinion.
First, I must say that the acting is wonderful, especially the protagonist, Harper, beautifully played by Jessie Buckley, and Rory Kinnear is excellent in his many roles.
It starts off interesting and by midpoint it's quite intriguing. Problem is, from 3/4 of the way into it, it just gets strange. And not a good strange that's expected of horror movies but more of just plain odd. It spirals off into some supernatural scifi realm that doesn't seem to fit; it just doesn't feel right. I can definitely say that twist isn't at all what i expected. To be surprised with plots and twists is usually a good thing. Not this time.
Now the ending... It was downright disturbing, grotesque, something i never expected to see and something I'd be fine with never seeing again. So very messed up that i cringed and just felt awkwardly put off.
Not a terrible movie (the fine acting and early to mid scripting saved it from being so), but it's not something I'd ever care to watch again. Honestly, I'd like to forget it, however, due to the disgusting ending, i don't see that happening anytime soon!
House of Darkness (2022)
What were the writers thinking? A real zero if there ever was one
So, i have to say i like Justin Long. He's a good actor and has had some good roles. I like Kate Bosworth as well (she was great in Strawdogs and Home front)... But this script didn't do either justice. It starts off very intriguing, at least the first 15 minutes or so, then just collapses. By 30 minutes you know what's going on and where it's gonna end. Predictable as predictable can be. And it's like the writers gave Justin Long no lines and asked him to improvise (had he done so it likely would've been better than the writers' lines).
Very strange, it's more like a play or script rehearsal than a feature film. I don't know the budget but I saw it as a very low budget B movie with well known, veteran actors. The final scene was so full of cheesy makeup effects and ridiculously not-close-to-real blood it was laughable. Maybe that was their angle... Dark comedy? Either way, it misses and will be the one both Long and Bosworth will want to forever forget. Don't waste your time.
Family Guy (1999)
It just gets old...
The first 2-3 seasons were ok... Never utterly hilarious, but good for a few laughs. It hits on some topics that are quite boring, and some of the gags go on way too long; for example, when Peter falls and hits his knee or whatever, he moans forever. The video cutscenes are super annoying and also go on far too long. It's almost like they needed fillers.
It's gone downhill after about midway through its run, I suppose. I just don't laugh anymore.. it's just not funny enough to keep me tuned in. Some of the skits and overall theme of many episodes are boring.
It's ultimately forgettable and doesn't hold a candle to some other animated series like Beavis and Butthead, Simpsons and King of the Hill, which are all far better than Family Guy.
The Andy Griffith Show: The Loaded Goat (1963)
Being impossible doesn't matter, it's one of the funniest TAGS episodes
I won't delve into whether or not it's possible, because reviewers discrediting it based on this aspect is ridiculous (it's a TV show where anything can happen).
When Hutch decides to bring his pet goat uptown because the blasting on the underpass, which mayor Stoner is having built to bring the highway closer to his brother's filling station, makes him nervous.
Hutch ties him to a bench while he runs errands. Jimmy, his goat, gets loose and wanders around town, and, in the process, eats dynamite... Lots of it (because he's always had a healthy appetite).
Once he's finally found, Andy and Barney try to keep him from exploding.
There are some hilarious one-liners... Like when Andy asks Otis if he's seen a big Billy goat he responds "Oh no... But I will" (because he just bought some liquor).
Barney yelling "There he goes!" when Andy is telling him to just stay calm is hilarious.
And the end, when the mayor is giving a tribute to Andy and Barney because he thinks a blast he just heard was the goat going off, with Andy and Barney with him. Hutch calls Barney "the little feller".
The Andy Griffith Show: Christmas Story (1960)
Such a beautiful episode with such a beautiful meaning
When Andy figures out how to keep Christmas happy for Sam (and his family), who has been jailed for a moonshining offense, town scrooge Ben Weaver doesn't take too kindly to it given he was the one who lodged the complaint against Sam.
The Christmas setting, complete with snow and that small hometown festive feeling, provides a wonderful backdrop to the episode, which conveys true Christmas spirit in the most beautiful fashion. From Andy and Ellie beautifully singing "Away in A Manger" to the decorating and eventual lighting of the Christmas tree, 'Christmas Story' is one that I personally watch throughout the year and over and over throughout the holiday season as I cherish the memories of me watching it with my grandpa when I was just a kid.
I hope you enjoy as much as I always have. It rarely ceases to bring me to tears.
The Andy Griffith Show: Opie's Charity (1960)
One of the best exchanges in TV history
This episode is absolutely hilarious, one of the funniest in the series.
When Andy discovers that Annabelle Silby lied about her husband Tom's death, he manages to get Tom to head on home. After all, they have a lot to talk about, like the fine send-off she gave him and the beautiful mahogany box she buired him in.
But first, Andy tries to explain to Opie about charity when he discovers that he gave just "3 measly cents" to the Underprivileged Children's drive at school. The exchange between Andy and Opie, unofficially entitled "Poor Horatio" and the eventual "worm in an apple" continuation has to be one of the funniest in tv comedy history. One of my favorites.
This shows how brilliant the writing on The Andy Griffith Show truly was!