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Castle: Swan Song (2012)
Shaky cam makes it unwatchable for me
I do not understand who thinks these kinds of episodes are a good idea? I hate them on "The Rookie", I hate them here.
But this episode is even worse than most other documentation style episodes: It has an annoying shaky cam.
Mixed with unnecessary closeups, this introduces nausea.
And what is up with throwing everything overboard that we learned about police work for the last 4 seasons? The documentation camera team is contaminating the crime scene. How is this possible on this show?
We don't want absolute realism. Having a novelist as a partner on a crime show is something that would never happen. The viewer knows that but can enjoy the show anyway.
But this episode is just unwatchable.
Marco Polo (2014)
Shaky cam makes it unwatchable for susceptible viewers
Shaky cam makes it unwatchable for susceptible viewers.
Shaky cam, also known as hand-held camera or Steadicam, refers to a filming technique where the camera is held by the operator, resulting in a shaky and unstable footage. This technique is often used to create a sense of realism or urgency, and is commonly used in action scenes, documentaries, and found footage films.
However, some viewers may experience motion sickness or vertigo while watching videos with shaky cam due to the unstable camera movements. This is because the brain receives mixed signals from the eyes and inner ear, which can cause discomfort and disorientation. Additionally, shaky cam can also make it difficult for viewers to focus on the action and follow the plot, as the movements can be distracting and disorienting.
As a result, some viewers may find shaky cam to be an unpleasant or even nauseating viewing experience.
Who Am I - Kein System ist sicher (2014)
Could have been good
But somehow people who make movies don't use computers or assume viewers don't use computers.
A rating over 7 and the main character uses an old Unix command as his pseudonym. I expected to be entertained and not annoyed like with some other IT related movies and shows.
Writers very often use computers as magic devices and forget about their audience: People who are probably using a computer every day.
After a few awkward scenes, I could witness the first hacker dialog of the film: And it was awful! They just threw keywords around that made no sense in the context of the conversation they had.
It's like talking about using a scythe to screw a nail into a mirror. And this would probably make even more sense than what was said in "Who Am I".
The Umbrella Academy: Pocket Full of Lightning (2022)
Triggers one pet peeve of mine
Plot driven by bad communication.
Sorry, it's getting old. And very annoying.
Those are grownups who once trained together to fight crime. Of course they are broken. But constantly forgetting to talk to each other and then having to deal with the consequences?
So much could have been avoided if they would just inform each other about current situations. And I don't care that they are "messed up". It's season 3 and this trope is hundreds of years old.
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
A bit overrated
I originally gave the movie an 8/10. But since then I tried multiple times to watch it again but gave up after about 2/3.
It start's like a 9/10 movie but then I can't continue.
It changes into a totally different movie when the main gimmick of the movie is gone.
Downton Abbey (2019)
Probably only works for those who waited a few years to see all their favorite characters again
If you finish binge watching the show and then watch the movie one day later, you get something longer than a Xmas special but with a lot less plot and spirit.
The Xmas specials had the advantage of being able to continue the series' plot and bring the viewers a nice conclusion.
The show had a lot of time to follow some plotlines which a movie has not. And it shows.
But what is more annoying: You need to follow the rules of your fantasy world! And it's a fantasy world as long as it's not a documentary. They had rules they followed for 6 series. And now they act like clowns and commit things that could be considered treason.
They think it's funny to drug a person who is employed by the royal family? To trick the other royal servants? And without consequences?
This was a big WTF I can't forgive.
Show: 10/10
Movie: 5/10.
Boss Level (2020)
Beware of the two versions! Or just don't watch it at all.
Seems like there are (at least) two versions of the movie. I watched the one with the missing last few seconds at the end.
And this ending made no sense at all in the context of the rest of the story.
I was prepared to give it 8/10. Good action, groundhog day genre, solid entertainment. But the ending killed it all. Should give it less than 1 but I was entertained for over 99% of the movie and really pissed off for less than 1%.
Time wasted.
Daredevil: Karen (2018)
From "Oh, no. A flashback episode? Now?" to "Wow!"
The mystery behind Karen Page's past was resolved in a genius way that showed her troubles, that she wasn't perfect, but that she hasn't done anything that couldn't be forgiven by the viewer.
Good writing and Deborah Ann Woll combined made this one of the best flashback episodes I've seen.
Modern Family: Lake Life (2017)
The acting was off
The actors forgot their roles and watched old episodes. Then they were playing actors who are playing the characters they saw.
It got better the next episode but this one was awful. Maybe they just saw it as vacation? Or there wasn't enough time for every take because of the light? Or locals were watching?