sam_avb Reviews

3 Body Problem (2024– )

This is not 3 body problem. This is full body problem

[2/10 · 24 April 2024]

When I read the title " 3 body problem" I was intrigued and expected a decent Sci-fi TV series but I saw was a hot mess.

It was interesting in the beginning but it went down the hill very quickly.

I don't know why they made Eiza Gonzalez so unlikable in this TV series. She was annoying in every single episode. I blame the writers. They ruined her character. Having said that she's still one of my favorite actors and I hope to watch her in a better movie or a TV show in the future.

Benedict Wong, John Bradley & Liam Cunningham were fantastic. It is because of them I was able to make it till the end. Others are forgettable.

This is not 3 body problem. This is full body problem. If you like it then you are lucky. Good for you. But I was totally disappointed.

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Pile of garbage - avoid

[2/10 · 24 April 2024]

Dune part 2 is pile of garbage.

No point in writing long reviews. And it definitely doesn't deserve high rating at all. My 2 star rating is me being generous.

This movie just didn't make any sense.

From start to finish it just went from bad to worse. It's like they attached random scenes together.

Both Rebecca Ferguson & Josh Brolin are amazing actors but in this movie they have been wasted. And the same can be said any Dave B. Zendaya is disappointing.

Save your time & see something else.

You will find better things to watch on YouTube than this insipid pile of trash they call it as movie. Only the production values are ok but even that is not that great.

House M.D.: Private Lives (2010) Season 6, Episode 14

Nothing is private on Internet

[8/10 · 18 September 2014]

Thank god! This episode brought everything back to normal. House has a case about a blogger who has some sickness. And the team has to figure it out. This wasn't stressful or filled with graphical scenes of human body. It was subtle and smooth. House is not just a genius medical doctor, he is also a smart man who can use his diagnostic skills at other places too which comes in handy. They left the fun part in middle. Good to see chase and Wilson pulling pranks on House for a change. House was getting on nerves of all his colleagues and well wishers. But this season he is a changed man. It is all good fun. The way he and Wilson are playing Tom and Jerry game is very entertaining. And in the course of it Wilson and us are able to understand House better. And it is fascinating. Beneath that hard, pretentious and metaphors is a man with a good heart who is a good friend and better human than he actually portrays. Amazing how even smallest of things can tell a lot about a man. Whether it is saving a colleague or helping a friend or becoming a villain to bring two brothers together. House has been awesome. And this episode Cuddy is back to normal unlike previous episode where should looked totally superficial and hard to like. Very enjoyable episode. Not great but definitely good one to watch.

House M.D.: 5 to 9 (2010) Season 6, Episode 13

House sidelined

[1/10 · 18 September 2014]

I have seen some amazing episodes in season 6 and some terrible ones. But this one goes all the way up in the most terrible episodes. This episode made Mr.Tritter's episodes look like less annoying. While it is good that they showed the episode from Cuddy's perspective it was annoying to see how ungrateful she is towards House. And not only that it is much more annoying to see Cuddy and Lucas. They don't look good. Lucas is increasingly becoming more and more like a hindrance than going with the flow. Their relationship looks more and more disgusting,odd and superficial. It is getting on the nerves of many and I personally feel that way too. The kind of sparks that we find between House and Cuddy when they talk to each other (that is when they show from House's perspective) we don't find them at all from the time Lucas and Cuddy are together. It is getting on the nerves and because of that stupid relationship the hatred towards Cuddy looks justified. This TV series is named as "House" not "Cuddy" or "Foremen". So episodes like this should be left at imagination and never be aired. Wilson is able to decrypt House and his actions in last few episodes but Cuddy has just been ignorant, blind and totally ungrateful to what House has done and is doing. His face tells it all. I am totally disappointed with this episode but I am entertained completely because of House. He is brilliant actor whether it is his comic timing or his pranks. He has the charisma to carry it all with aplomb. Hope the episodes are NEVER like this one. I really want Cuddy and Lucas break up in such a way that he should NEVER return again.

House M.D.: Birthmarks (2008) Season 5, Episode 4

Father

[9/10 · 14 September 2014]

Awesome episode. House has a new case about a girl who is looking for biological parents in china. And House father is dead so his mom calls up someone in his hospital to come to the funeral even if he doesn't want to.

This episode finally restores the balance in universe. House is extremely mischievous and anyone in that "someone's" place will be extremely furious by his actions. Wilson was right he acts like a 5 year old boy.

Funeral episode was game changer. House was at his usual best. He made sure there is no laughter lost. It is not an episode where you will cry because you are touched. It is because something good happened.

What everyone was clamouring in last few episodes from the start of the season is now back on its path. We as viewers can now have a sign of relief and laugh out loud.

Thoroughly enjoyed the performance of House and rest of the team. It is a definite watch.

Once you watch the episode you will be pleasantly surprised. No more awkward or sentimental moments. All is well with house.

Don't miss.

House M.D.: Dying Changes Everything (2008) Season 5, Episode 1

Dying changes everything, I am afraid it has

[4/10 · 13 September 2014]

This is exactly the episode that I was afraid of at the end of last season. I knew writers would resort to something like this, I wish they didn't. They could have done better. House became the culprit, blame games and the unnecessary focus on Wilson. It is horrible. They took the life out of this episode. Whatever house did was much more than a human could do. Was it his fault? Come on what were you guys thinking? You are making Wilson look like a selfish jerk and House like a insensitive, cold human. That is not the reality. I am really very angry after watching the ending. Season 5 got off to a terrible start. Absolutely pathetic start and went on the predictable lines. Very bad. Hope the next ones are not like this. 20% sentiment and 20% sadness is OK but you filled the bottle with 100% agony sucking the life completely. For those who didn't watch this episode. Watch it with thick skin. This episode will make you VERY ANGRY.

House M.D.: Wilson's Heart (2008) Season 4, Episode 16

Wilson's heart at the cost of House's Head or vice versa

[10/10 · 13 September 2014]

I agree with all the comments that have been written before me. It is such a fantastic episode that made me so emotional and involved with the characters. This episode was very touching and heart breaking. I was moved to tears while I was watching it and even after the ending. It is so hard not to relate to House or Amber. Wilson was fantastic too. He was so natural. But I hated him for a moment. And you will know which moment it was once you see this episode. House is not a monster or a jerk. He is the REAL friend who will do anything for friendship. What he does? again watch this fantastic episode. This episode will highlight why House is not just House but he is more human than any one ever imagined before in previous episodes. Actions define a person. There are lot of moments in House series where he displays those wonderful qualities. He doesn't have time for idiots. House proves what a wonderful and adorable person he is. Wilson on the other hand shows why we can hate him too. And why he will always be second to House in heart. I just hope I don't get to see some uncomfortable episodes in next season between Wilson and House. I really don't want this TV series to take the predictable path making it a downhill. This was one of the fantastic and brilliant sequel to the previous one. House head is clean, Wilson's heart isn't. Once you watch the episode you will understand everything. It is a must-watch finale. Terrific final episode for the season 4.

House M.D.: House's Head (2008) Season 4, Episode 15

Its all inside the head

[10/10 · 13 September 2014]

They could have easily made this a 1 and half hour movie. House head 1 is excellent. Yes the starting scene would stimulate your brain and heart for sure. But that is not all. You get to know what House is thinking. You really have to watch this closely for clues. It was all there right in the beginning and then in the middle. The last 15 minutes were brilliant. Direction was awesome. Acting was top-notch. It was intense, little funny but more of a thriller story. You will be completely hooked and intrigued by every small detail you see. House series just keeps getting better and better. House is brilliant actor. This TV series is so addictive. One of the best episodes so far. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Don't skip this one at all. Watch it with lot of concentration.

House M.D.: Ugly (2007) Season 4, Episode 7

Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder

[9/10 · 12 September 2014]

This episode is yet another amazing one. Dr.House breezes through this episode with his wit and humor. All those TV cameras can make anyone nervous. Television crew obviously are curious and want to record everything on film. The team is worried about lot of things, obviously with television crew presence and lot of people seeing that afterwards on TV. There are some really great and shocking moments on this episode which will give all the laughs and "oh he shouldn't have done that" kind of moments. It was drama filled episode. Without a doubt an entertaining one. Wilson once again does his usual best with his wisdom and putting Dr.House on track. Wonderful episode. Thoroughly enjoyed. If you guys haven't seen then you shouldn't miss this one at all. And last but not the least don't forget to watch out for Cuddy and her entertaining conversation with Dr.House.

House M.D.: Whatever It Takes (2007) Season 4, Episode 6

cia

[8/10 · 12 September 2014]

This is one of the better episodes. It was enjoyable and hilarious. Dr.House goes to Cia while Dr.Foreman battles with the new crew. They have issues with Foreman leading. Really it was extremely tough episode for Dr.Foreman. Patient is giving hard time, the new crew doesn't seem to obey Dr.Foreman and wants to prove him wrong. This conspiracy theory humiliated Dr.Foreman before things came back to normal. Some people will do everything they can just to score some brownie points. But they failed to understand that going in wrong path will only lead to their downfall. Someone learnt that at the episode. On the other hand Dr.House is having really awesome time with hot doctor at Cia trying to help one of theirs. The way Dr.House speaks he can win any lady over million times. He is witty, sarcastic, harmless and he has that remote control to turn on any women he speaks to. Even if he did unintentionally it works. And even doesn't realize that. Really a slick talker, a charmer with his remarks about female human body I enjoyed this episode. Ending was nice. Good to see House finally treating Foreman with respect and supporting him. Its all good. Now down to 5 new fellows. Lets see who goes next. The way Foreman fights his way back to win his respect is awesome. Foreman deserves special mention here. He really had harrowing time. Once you see the episode you will know how wonderful he was and how much he tension he had to bear.

House M.D.: Family (2007) Season 3, Episode 21

Dog was awesome!

[8/10 · 11 September 2014]

This episode was awesome. All the medical terminology was confusing for me. But what I did understand was Dr.House is awesome. His comic timing, his anger and his way of connecting with people even if it is worse or better. He connects with them some way. And Wow they can make dog act too. All the scenes between dog and Dr.House were hilarious. Watch out how the dog leaves Dr.House. It was so emotional, comical and very funny. Director is fantastic. The way he should connection between Dr.House and dog is awesome. I am amazed at how even without one dialogue Dog was able to speak to Dr.House in a language of its own. Really fantastic. With Dr.House either you can love him or hate him but you can't ignore him. Even if people hate him outside still they admire him silently and appreciate for what he is.

House M.D.: Airborne (2007) Season 3, Episode 18

Airborne or Hysterical !

[8/10 · 10 September 2014]

Dr.House this time is in the mid-air on a flight back home and one patient starts vomiting and display symptoms of a contagious disease or may be not. Dr.House with his wit and humour tries to make the situation less tense. This episode will tell you that House can solve medical problems anywhere. With little medical equipment on the plane how he manages to solve this case is amazing. And who is his team this time? fellow passengers who have no clue what is going on. He just needs someone to talk to and do the brainstorming. Thats all he needs. His comic timing is awesome and the scene where he proves how everyone is hysterical is enjoyable. He is a genius. On the ground meanwhile there are lot of things happening in the hospital. Chase scores another with his ability to come up with the solution for the Old lady. He did really well but ending is heart breaking. I can only wonder what Dr.Cameron is thinking. Seriously, its high time Dr.Cameron decides what she wants. Men are more sensitive than Women. This episodes certainly highlights that. Overall, it was one of the better episodes this season. It was enjoyable and House was at his best. :)

House M.D.: Fetal Position (2007) Season 3, Episode 17

Never Give Up but sometimes be rational and logical

[7/10 · 10 September 2014]

This episode was much much better than the "one day one gloom" or some of the tritter episodes earlier. It was welcome change. Sure, it was no way flawless but definitely watchable and the conversation not irrelevant. Like other reviewers pointed out "that" moment with House was really touching. It is not going to change him or made him do anything different but it definitely made him "think" for a while even after that happened. Sure the writers thought to make Cuddy the Hero and House has gotten one wrong. But you cant really say it that way. House understood Cuddy and he backed off which is strange for a man who usually gets his way. Well, this episode belong to women. Cuddy is happy, Cameron fighting with her feelings and doesn't seem to realize one bit what Chase thinks of her. She says everything except that "one" thing looking at that photo. All in all no matter how debatable this episode was I still think it is worth a watch and I felt good. I love "House" TV series and this is one of the good episodes. All that starts well, ends well.

House M.D.: One Day, One Room (2007) Season 3, Episode 12

Misfit

[2/10 · 9 September 2014]

Totally agree with the bad reviews here. Conversation wasn't interesting at all between Dr.House and the actress who acted as young woman. This episode was going nowhere. It was totally irrelevant. It was an aberration in this series. Neither you can enjoy nor you can digest it. Even in the other case, conversation between about old man and Dr.Cameron too didn't really help this episode at all. Personally, I was disappointed. I couldn't skip this episode because I am following the sequence. If you don't care about the sequence then you can happily skip this one. You are not going to miss anything. Dr.House was not himself. Emotion was missing completely. It was hard to relate or connect to that young woman. Everybody looked lost and confused.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Don't be fooled by the overall rating of this movie

[2/10 · 10 January 2014]

People for whom money matters please don't watch this in theatre. Please read the negative reviews by others. They are writing the truth.

Movie is extremely brash, audacious and full of ......

Some urinating scenes, number of times Di Caprio or some others use the expletives like M***** F****** or any other equally horrible expletives is unbelievable. And number of times he keeps shouting is equally horrible and disgusting. Is shouting justified as acting? Di Caprio's last best film is Inception.

I hope people who didn't watch will take the negative reviews seriously. Some might have a good laugh and enjoy the movie but please ask yourself. Do you really want to pay for this kind of movie? Remember you are paying your hard earned money not like they earn in the movie. I spent my time on this movie but not my money. Please make a wise decision. Watch it on TV/computer/other device. Please don't get fooled.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Absolutely Fantastic!

[9/10 · 29 July 2012]

If you thought Inception was awesome and splendid then hold on till you watch Dark Knight Rises. This movie goes one step ahead and another blockbuster from Christopher Nolan. Wow what a movie. I saw the trailer and didn't read any comments or read the story before watching this movie.

I just went with a blank head. The movie started with a bang, from the beginning till the end "Bane" was menacing and looked like a final frontier for any hero. The first half was slower among the two halves. Like the inception this movie had twists and turns. If you thought Bane was THE bad guy or villain then you are in for a surprise. Watch it to know who the real villain is. There are shades for every character. Every character had fair amount of screen time to develop and you can relate to them. The Story was really fantastic. It was well told and had lot of emotional scenes where you feel the characters on the screen.

Christian Bale was perfect as Batman. His entrance is superb. The Bat Bike is awesome. The way it takes right turn or left turn is simply a treat to watch. Anne Hathaway as catwomen was very natural and she is a very fine actress. In the first half there is one fight sequence between Batman and Bane. Anne hathaway in a way deceives Batman and when he gets beaten up you can see the pain in her eyes. Beautiful acting. Whether it is Alfred, Anna Hathway or Christian Bale all actors were outstanding.

The background music adds to the tension and you are sucked into the movie completely. There are scenes where you would say WOW. Whenever Bane appears on the screen he looks intimidating and you would wish the Batman had more muscle. Bane terrifies with his speech, looks and with that kind of big personality he was perfect villain for Batman. At one stage you will ponder whether batman is really capable of upstaging Bane. The second half provides all answers and much more.

I never felt this movie was long or it was close to 3 hours. It was so engrossing that I was lost in the movie completely entire time. The story, action , gadgets, direction, music and the actors were simply mind blowing.

Personally I would recommend this movie to everyone. Dark Knight Rises is an epic movie. This will definitely be part of my all time collection.

For this movie you have to experience the story and not read. The movie makes you feel in so many ways. You will be entertained, there is no doubt about it.

This movie gets double thumbs up!! Go watch it, you are in for tons of surprises.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

Excellent Entertainer

[8/10 · 30 October 2011]

This movie was very entertaining. Before watching this movie I had no clue about the story or didn't even watch the trailer. The only thing that made me interested in this movie was "Nicolas Cage".

It was a perfect fusion of fantasy story with the present day. Director definitely deserves lot of credit for making this movie so beautiful. Special effects were wonderful. Visuals stand out and looked very realistic. Nicolas cage did justice to his role as the master, Alfred Molina is a fine actor and suits his role very well. Female leads are pretty. I wished Monica Belluci had more screen time.

Magic was very good and actors made them look even better. There were some "wow" moments in this movie with awesome music playing in the background. I loved that way director came up with that idea to impress a girl friend. You will know what scene I am talking about when you watch the movie.

The only let down was the male actor Jay B who was like odd man out in this entire movie. He looked nervous and his expressions were awkward. There isn't much choice as I love the movie so had to bear his cheesy acting.

Overall this movie is fantastic. It was fun. This movie had good story, good action, wonderful CGI effects, good cast, no swear words. A very good movie in my view. Personally, I enjoyed this movie a lot and was pleasantly surprised. When a movie gives you that good feeling and smile on your face in the end then that movie definitely deserves a thumbs up!

Deadgirl (2008)

Watching this film is waste of time!

[4/10 · 8 September 2011]

I expected a better movie than this. This movie is just terrible.

When this movie started I felt OK this might be a good horror movie but it turned out to be a damp squib in the end.

Two teenagers go to a mental asylum for hangout? Seriously? These people are sick. This movie shows teenagers as perverts, weak minded who can be influenced by peers to an extent that they end up having sex with dead/not dead girl. Nothing can get sicker than this. Does it really come under horror? NO it doesn't. Teens in this movie are worse than animals. They are all messed up.

And I don't know what to say about dead girl. You feel sorry for her and then it gets boring. There is more nonsense than horror in this movie. You can forget about direction its worthless and music is annoying.

Everything about this movie is dead. Guys who haven't watched this movie , you can happily skip this one. There is nothing in this movie. Please don't waste your time on this.