bretxmurphy Reviews

Bargain Block (2021– )

Most Impressive HGTV Show I've ever seen

[10/10 · 25 March 2022]

Where do I start lol

The overall energy and vision of the show is an instant hook, but when you get down to the designs...man Keith is an actual artist. I get the designs might not be for everyone, but the vision is to sell these houses to first time home buyers, they're very very affordable, you can't sell functionality in that area, but you can sell someone who falls in love with the house.

Every episode I simply cannot see the vision until it's complete, I constantly question Keith..but I've learned to just #TRUSTKEITH

His dynamic with Evan is very refreshing and charming, crazy to think Evan has a PHD, and Keith has an MBA, but took the chance on this, I've truly never watched a show that leaves me in astonishment and impressed every single episode.

Craig of the Creek: Capture the Flag Part 5: The Game (2021) Season 3, Episode 36

Fantastic finish, but have some things

[9/10 · 3 July 2021]

Great finale, amazing pacing, great call backs, and good twists, but when it reached its climax I wish more was done with Xavier and maya, maya had so much potential but still felt short lived...although the potential for another season is certainly their and the fallout of Omar, Xavier, and maya can be intriguing, it felt like they held back on a lot of dramatics for the sake of another season of the show... regardless this capture the flag event was so well done and this show is amazing, and I can't get enough.

Craig of the Creek (2017–2024)

Can't believe this show isn't better reviewed

[10/10 · 8 June 2021]

As a Cartoon Network show, and seemingly a child show your kids would watch, this show covers all the bases. The jokes are solid, and never get too cringey, the lessons are fantastically portrayed. The world (creek) is so charming, and filled with stuff to explore that even at the age of 24 I'm like "dang, that's awesome", just those moments that really can make you feel like a kid again and imagine yourself in this world.

But the biggest take away is it's representation! I've watched roughly 20 episodes, and I have seen so many different races of children, races of family that have been pretty well represented, and even caught a couple very well done episode representing the LGBTQ community that never felt forced, but natural, it all feels natural, and it's something you can easily miss, all and all I love this show, and the childlike wonder/joy it has brought out of me.

Lego Masters: Need for Speed / Super-Bridges (2020) Season 1, Episode 6

This episode made me upset

[5/10 · 23 December 2020]

So they gotta build a bridge and the winner gets the golden brick which is HUGE. Scoring based on how much weight it could hold, and if your bridge couldn't hold it at least has to look good to avoid elimination.

We see a bridge of a couple who make BEAUTIFUL details but have no real experience constructing things that hold weight. So they come out with a beautiful grey bridge with very detailed vines and flowers, and it happens to hold 1000 lbs (the limit) without even cracking...

Then the fan favorite bearded guys comes through, and get to 1000 as well...however there's was cracking and didn't look NEARLY as nice as the first couple. BUT THE JUDGES SAY THEY WON THE CHALLENGE ANYWAY????!!???

MANNNNN I was BESIDE MYSELF, simply made no sense

The Cheshire Murders (2013 TV Movie)

Thought Provoking

[10/10 · 23 December 2020]

No matter your stance on what happened, this will make you THINK. First bit of the movie gets you feeling for the family and your human instincts, and ultimately makes you feel "these killers should get the death penalty".

The death penalty is a HUGE part of this film and for good reason. I'm not educated on the matter and logistics, so I like to look at it humanely. And these acts were so heinous that I was onboard for death penalty pretty quickly. But as layers get pulled back, you get to learn about the killers...one in particular I greatly believed in rehabilitation for him, but alas a media frenzy is a media frenzy.

Nevertheless this movie does a good job paying respects to the family but also questioning "should these killers get the death penalty" or "I can't believe the cops didn't prevent this"

James Acaster: Repertoire (2018)

A refreshing comedy entry

[10/10 · 23 December 2020]

First things first. Would like to advise using subtitles for American audience. He does speak very clearly and his points are deliberate, but having subtitles made it a more enjoyable watch.

Now, with comedy it's either very raunchy, or very political, or it appears to feel that way as of late. James comes in with a fantastic four piece set that keeps you engaged and has very satisfying call backs. He does touch on politics, but it's British politics so right there it's not too much. He keeps it very clean for the most part, but still doesn't make me feel like a child!

Only complaint is that it appears each episode has a prolonged skit that feels like it goes on for far too long, but even then the whole episode has great pace and it's still very easy to enjoy! Some of my favorite jokes of all comedy come from this special, and it is definitely worth a watch!