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Deo jinieoseu (2013)
Best reality game show I've seen
This show is South Korean (don't worry if your first language isn't English, this doesn't matter- you will find many subtitled versions of this show floating around, and the language barrier should very rarely be a barrier. The biggest barrier is remembering the names of all the different contestants).
The show has different people who excel in different areas- the players who pull out creative moves to win, the players who win through their ability to comprehend puzzles and logically find the best solution, those who excel in getting those on their side with their social skills, and finally the cunning players who will back-stab each other and do anything to win- this show is the best strategy show ever. This cast of contestants is incredible, and it features a hybrid of celebrities and people who applied to go on the show, each considered a genius in their own respect. You will learn of some of the legends of the show, some of whom will compete in multiple seasons.
The show works by having all contestants play in a main match- whoever wins is safe and has to select someone for the death match. The person selected has to select an opponent to verse in the death match- whoever loses is eliminated. Garnets are also earned for competition wins, and can be used to bribe other players as well as to change how powerful other players view you in the game. The final two compete in a final 3 part death match to determine the winner.
If you love card games like poker, love social strategy games like mafia or anything similar, games like chess, you will love the competitions on this show. Competitions are all about solving puzzles and games, as well as social games to find out who is the most genius.
If you like Big Brother US/Canada and Survivor for the alliance building, deception, betrayal, this show has all that, without the physical element to competitions and with much less drama. The characters are all very interesting, and I'd recommend viewers start from season 1 and give it at least one episode.
The music is amazing ("Extreme Ways" by Moby for example) and helps to build the suspense of the show- so many songs are still stuck in my head after watching it. One of the amazing and unique aspects was the footage was edited around the music rather than the music being edited around the footage, which works really well here.
The production quality is amazing- they film an episode once per week which lasts most of the day when combining the main match and the death match, there is no problem with the cinematography. The editing is the best I've seen for a reality show- what makes it unique is that not everything is revealed to the audience- the show will often keep moments/exchanges hidden so the show plays out as not just a strategy show, but also a mystery, where twists are revealed about different characters talks from earlier on in the episode that create surprising moments for the audience. For example, a player may make a huge unexpected move that changes the game, and a backstory may be show to explain why they did it.
This is the best show I've seen in years. I would recommend that you all watch it. There are 4 seasons of 13 episodes each. Enjoy the journey!
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
I decided one of my first reviews would be on the movie I hate the most..
I remember several years ago watching this film. I dunno about the Earth, but I had a hard time watching it! In fact, I don't really know if I can review the ending, because I fell asleep half way through after watching this disaster. When woken up by another bored friend who was laughing hysterically at how bad this movie was, I found entertainment in a lady beetles journey from the bottom of a soft drink can to the top, which was far more exciting than the movie. I also noticed somebody else's comment about the "1951" fan-boys not appreciating this film because it is a remake. Well, I do not think that the oldies are annoyed because it is a remake- because coming from someone who hasn't seen the original, and never will due to this film which ruined the concept for me forever, I think they just know how poor the effects, storyline and acting are. It's very rare you can't find a single area of a film that shines in a movie that is complete horror- The Godfather 3 had decent music to make up for the awful acting in comparison to the first 2, for example. But this is one of those few exceptions- if you are thinking of buying this movie, make sure you are buying it for Christmas day in 3 days time, because the only thing this movie is good for is giving away as a gift. That is if you want to lose friends and get a divorce from a soon to be bitter spouse. Don't say I didn't warn you. In conclusion: This is the worst movie I've ever seen, and I'm not joking. To prove this is the worst movie, as someone who doesn't do many reviews, I have written a long and well thought out review to warn you of the safety precautions that need to be taken in order to watch this movie aka. Do not watch this movie whilst awake! I hope I have ensured that many victims are not sucked into watching this dreadful, and if you are forced to sit through a couple of hours of horror like this, I wish you luck because you will really, really need it.