dameanestdude Reviews

Mech Cadets (2023– )

Good Animation, Emotional, Action packed

[7/10 · 24 August 2023]

I watched it only because I wanted to watch an animated movie/series and this came up my feed. Season 1, Episode 1 really tries to sell you what this series is about. With its good animation and mediocre storyline, I decided in its favour. Please note, I have not read the comic that it is based on.

What I liked about the season 1:

• Overall story is good, with much to be asked from season 2
• Animation is what you would expect from an average anime nowadays
• I liked the emotional weight that they have tried to bring into the story
• I liked the character portrayal of Olivia, felt consistent

What I did NOT like about the season 1:

• Storyline felt like a little rushed
• Much remains to be known on the robots' background

Verdict: I liked the show overall. I liked how each character is passionate about what they are trying to become. Character development is not best, but I believe it is reasonably good for a kids show. Probably it didn't feel as good as the story felt a little rushed.

I would certainly like to see the season 2.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)

My first anime series

[9/10 · 30 September 2022]

This was the first anime series that I watched and I am 100% blown by the quality of story writing and its coherence. The more episodes you watch, the more ingrained you get in it.

I also loved how story reveals itself. The one of best aspects for me was how consistent the prodigy is in its character. Kudos to the writers for their effort.

Visuals are good, but not striking. I think 3D animation is always better than 2D (my preference). Because of this, many times I felt it could have been a bit better, but may be all animes are like this. I don't know about it.

I am not a fan of tragedies, but the best part of the story was how writers have ended this series.

I would love a season 2 for this. Please.

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

One of the most adorable love stories of all time.

[9/10 · 3 March 2015]

Movie is simple, sweet, fluent yet a remarkable one. You can afford missing this one.

The movie starts in a typical fashioned love story. No points for that. But as the movie continues, the plot actually makes you feel its weight. A lot of appreciable work is done on that part. Though I didn't understand the Genie part (where and how did that come from), but it was nice watching that.

Love stories are meant to be exclusive, and this movie clearly explains you that. Nice job everyone there.

Okay? ;)

D-Day (I) (2013)

Just the best of Bollywood!

[10/10 · 12 January 2015]

For me, the movie went like this.

Every time I use to see the trailer, I watched that MastKalander song and got to know that this movie has some serious espionage storyline (and this is why I went for the movie).

When the movie started, within the first five minutes, they screen up that song which was the movie's commercial, and thus totally blank on what is next.

As the story picks up, the agents had a failed attempt to capture the fugitive chief. Now, at this plot any one can make out that the next move would be to start afresh and have a line of attack to capture him again, and as predicted, it does happens, but again, failed attempt, which again brought me to the edge of my seat.

Now, to again grip up and have that serious plotting was some serious story and Irfan playing the rogue character was an awesome delight at the end of the movie.

The movie is so fast paced that you actually don't get a chance to make a move and yes, at last they do hit back hard! The movie is no doubt the best of bollywood I have ever come across in this thriller genre. It is a must watch for those who really enjoy watching a sensing movie with an awesome and unpredictable storyline.

David (I) (2013)

Its all editing that adds everything to it!

[7/10 · 12 January 2015]

Well.. the movie is an average bollywood flick with nothing special but its editing. The plot is an average but the editing teams seems to have put some serious brains in this and make out the best of it.

The movie is basically about the three different guys who fight on a situation with a confused conscience. They are confused, they don't know what to do, but as the movie approaches the end, the three different characters of different times get their strings attached! To me, it seemed a bit hard to actually derived what the director wanted to say (honestly I was confused :P), but seems he talks more about understanding oneself and the situation before taking any decision.

The movie starts with an abrupt note where you actually try to figure out what is happening, but as the movie progresses, it all converges to the point.

The movie is slow paced until it approaches the end and actually bored me a bit. Music was not of my taste. That's it folks! Happy watching ;)

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

the movie is all about day-dreaming and letting the real you coming out of you! Average... Good one to spend time on...

[7/10 · 12 January 2015]

As the movie starts, it becomes very obvious where this movie is headed to... it starts slow, but as it picks up the pace, everything in there becomes to look more beautiful... the camera shots are incredible, just loved it the most. Ben and Kristen, both look good.

The movie talks much about the achieving what is in you. The guy in here, i.e. Mr. Walter Mitty did that having Cheryl Melhoff as his motivation. He actually wanted to do things for her, but at the end he went on as a lone wolf and explored his life ahead. It is all about being confident and having a YES I CAN DO THAT spirit! The suspense at the end is quite unexpected, specially when the picture 25 when it comes out. The movie is a must for those are actually not confident about themselves and feel under rated... at the end, movie does tells you that day dreaming a NO MAN'S LAND, it is the reality, and have guts to face it! Good Work Mr. Stiller!!

Breaking Bad (2008– )

Patience Pays!

[8/10 · 24 December 2014]

well, I am new to American TV serials. Watching this was tough as the sequences shot are really long and the story moves at a slower pace, but as the serial approaches the final season it just compensates everything... the ending was just fabulous... watch it for its ending, it deserves that...

Every episode starts with a prologue, which actually obliges you to think, and as the story towards the end, they drop a clue for the upcoming serial which again makes you say, DAMN IT, LET ME HIT THE NEXT ONE NOW...

The way they have blended the chemistry aesthetics in the whole plot is really adorable, which is easily understood.

Overall, if u like suspense and those swanky tricks and turns in the story, then this one is for you. But... you've gotta wait for it... ;)