Totts123 Reviews

Dublin Murders (2019)

The two plot lines is unnecessary

[6/10 · 21 May 2024]

This series started out really strong with great character development and an intriguing and unique story line.

That plot remains interesting throughout, however, about half way through the series a second story line is introduced that runs concurrently. I found it very silly and unnecessary with the need to completely suspend belief. The links between the two stories was weak.

It wasn't a bad show, just some poor decision making to combine two seperate book storyline's into one series that took some of the shine off its appeal.

Overall I would score it 6.5 out of 10. It would have been a 7 had there been more focus..

Black Sands (2021– )

Brilliant noir

[8/10 · 15 April 2022]

Not sure why this isn't rated higher. I loved it. A slow burn that pays off at the end. Dark and atmospheric. Interesting and highly flawed characters. Beautiful location.

Foundation (2021– )

Gripping sci-fi

[7/10 · 7 November 2021]

The reviewers giving this such low scores because it doesn't replicate the books are sullying the reputation of what is a well acted, visually stunning and highly entertaining series. Just enjoy it for what it is.

House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

Arthouse horror

[5/10 · 12 August 2021]

I 'get it' but I didn't enjoy it. A truly bizarre film.

Just Cause (1995)

Entertaining enough but predictable

[6/10 · 11 August 2021]

Follows standard thriller formula but was OK. It's very clear what the twist is going to be about half way through.

Gallipoli (2015)

Incredible portrayal of the realities of war

[10/10 · 8 August 2021]

I cannot praise this series enough. The casting, acting, plot. I felt every emotion watching this. For those saying it's slow, that's because it's a character study and is based on fact. A series that will stay with me for a long time.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020–2021)

Misleading and slow

[5/10 · 1 September 2020]

As many other reviewers have said this is primarily about the author (who was not actually a key to solving the case) with small pockets of info about the killer. I found it incredibly slow. If it was a 2-3 episode story I may have felt differently as it's an interesting enough premise. But by episode 4 I couldn't continue. I've just been offered a free copy of the book through Audible and the documentary has put me off reading it!

Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)

Doesn't deserve the hate

[8/10 · 11 February 2019]

I think viewers who are disappointed may have been expecting a scare. I would describe it more as a dark comedy with mild horror elements. The storyline is completely unique and it kept me entertained the entire time.