Celia-N Reviews

Cowboy Bebop (2021)

Definetly worth trying

[7/10 · 21 November 2021]

Let's start by mentioning I am not familiar with Cowboy Bepop at all, so this is something seen with fresh eyes, I am not expecting to be better or worse than the original, as i don't know anything about it (only that it has a great reputation). Also, this review is based on an almost finished episode 1 only.

So, 1 one phrase, what would we get if Firefly, Altered Carbon (1st season), old James Bond movies, Sin City, Tarantino and Fast & Furious had a love child? Cowboy Bepop.

Got hooked up on the first 5 minutes of the first episode.

Spike's "bad boy" charm reminds me of Han from Fast & Furious franchise. Music and action scenes sooo old James Bond movies. Universe and plot, you guessed it, Firefly and Altered Carbon. Fight scene in the bar had Tarantino influences written all over it. And some Sin City perfume every now and then .

Characters are cliché indeed and overall it is predictible. Still it's enjoyable.

OST - gorgeous. Very good CGI.

Definetly worth trying.

Maison close (2010–2013)

Everyone must pay, one way or another.

[8/10 · 27 July 2012]

Everyone must pay, one way or another. This series is taking you to discover what lies beneath the curtains of a luxury brothel at the end of XIXth century Paris. Translation of french term "maison close" is brothel, ironically called Paradise, where men are trying to get in and women are trying to get out. Its the drama of the women caught in Paradise, with their schemes, problems, loves, fears, weakness and hopes. Everyone is trying to control the others through these weaknesses. The owner her girls, the girls their customers, the customers the owner. Beautiful music, decors and atmosphere complete the circle. If you're trying to watch something new, fresh and original, try this french series