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Intruders (2014)
I think we have a winner
I have only seen the first episode but I have a good feeling about "The Intruders". It grabs you from the start and uses a clever plot to keep you wondering and asking yourself questions. I hope it holds this level for the rest of the series. I think the idea behind the story line is good and well written. Some great acting from a young cast and I think it has a touch of "Fringe" and "X files" about it. UK Actor John Simm adds a further dimension to the plot as the moody ex cop. It's not another cop series. it's not wildly complex or too 'out there' Its really quite believable and I found myself hooked. This has the makings of an excellent series if the writers and producers don't cut the budget. It's hard these days to find a good series to hold your interest but I feel this one does. it's well worth a look.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Not your usual American cop show
Oh no! I thought, yet another American cop show where you get screaming police cars, bad guys being shot, lots of knocking on doors and interviewing suspects and then finally the two main characters ( surrounded by 'bit part' faceless actors ) get their man, or woman. Boy was I wrong. After watching the first episode I just couldn't wait for the second. This is nothing like the 'off the shelf' cop show we are used to and this is what I call excellent TV. It's funny on so many different levels, you relate to a multitude of characters and each have different affects on the story line. Take 'FRIENDS' and set that in a gritty police department with comedy that travels well over to the UK and I think this will be the show to watch. I have noticed that some of the 'not so good reviews' have been from the United States, I don't get that. This show will be a classic and if you don't want it we will have it. Absolutely the best show of this type to come out of the states for some time. I cannot wait for season 2.
The Last Ship (2014)
Will The Only Ship to survive this Virus save the world? Sir, yes Sir ! - HOO RAAH!!
This is typical of the type of series that works well for the first 6 episodes then because of financial or plot limitations tends to tail off and plods along for a couple of seasons before it's replaced by yet another US program filler. Don't get me wrong there have been and still are some excellent US series that have been axed far too soon but I feel with this one it won't be soon enough. I was expecting more and it did look promising until I started to laugh at what was supposed to be serious acting but turned out to be Bruce Willis type have a go hero routines. I think this a step too far even for the US series lovers to give this a thumbs up. Captain on the bridge? Er no he looks more like American Dad on a ship! Do all American Commanders look like that? I think not! - "Good morning USA, I've got a feeling.....etc" (OK you can stop singing now!)
Afflicted (2013)
You either love or hate this type of film
I am not a fan of this hand held College type of filming but if you are then double my vote. I love a good horror and that's just what it is, a good horror but predictable and nothing I haven't seen before. It's believable and pulls you into the story quite nicely. It takes a while to get going so don't give up on it if you are a fan of this type of film. Some of the special effects are quite neat and the location shots really add to the overall feel of reality and 'being there' For me I thought it when a little flat in places and didn't really go anywhere. In contrast the action sped along and did its job well. Of course there is the scary bits which worked and there are a couple of unexpected surprises that made me jump and I am not the kind of person who jumps normally.
Drive (2011)
The film is like Marmite ( Vegimite ) you either love it or hate it.
I can see both arguments when it comes to this film. It's not fair to compare it to Transporter or Leon as it has a feeling all of its own and that is what seems to drive it, (pardon the pun). Its very retro and yet it doesn't feel dated. The action scenes are well put together and the acting is just right. The only thing I found to be slightly annoying was the long silences in dialogue and the knowing looks and smiles between the main characters that made those scenes very edgy. I assume that was deliberate.
All in all you need to see the film without any preconceived ideas. I think it works on several levels and if you see it with an open mind and let the film happen around you, you will leave thinking about what you just watched. It's worth a look.