pauliewalnuts-49356 Reviews

Live and Let Die (1973)

There are 2 ways to disable a crocodile you know...

[9/10 · 6 May 2024]

I remember as a kid having this on vhs and always watching it,loved every minute of it.

Looking back you couldn't make anything like this again the sheer racism is astounding!!

The only ever black villain doesn't try to take over the worlds finances like previous bad guys,no,this one wants to flood the world with drugs!!!

Jane Seymour is beautiful in this and moore is just superb in not taking it too seriously.

Obviously the soundtrack is a classic as well.

But the best line in whole film as you can see by my title is teehees 'One you can jab a pencil behind the pressure point of its eye'

'And er what's the other"

'Oh the others twice as simple...you just put your hand in its mouth and pull its teeth out hehehe'

Genius!!!

The Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021)

Loved it...even the insanity that is season 3!!!

[8/10 · 6 May 2024]

What is there to say?

But another binged k drama is added to my list. One thing I'll say about drama is they can be emotionally draining,plenty of times I had a little cry about the injustices and horrific deaths.

Season 1 I think was brilliantly written and had tension all the way through.

Season 2 I begun to think 'hang on a minute it's a bit far fetched..." but still enjoyed.

Season 3 I think the writers just thought to hell with it,let's just do whatever we want to do no matter how ridiculous it is!!!

Certain scenes in Season 3 had me doubled up with laughter,just watch episode 2 when Alex makes his appearance,I haven't laughed so much in years !!!

Having said that the final scenes in the last episode are very emotional...and had me blubbering again.

All in a very good series that I am now sad has ended And also is Lee Ji Ah (shim su ryeon) the most beautiful woman on earth?

Give it a go even if you have to suspend reality.

The Sweeney (2012)

Plan b movie

[1/10 · 11 December 2023]

It's unfortunate that ray winstone gets involved with people,neigh movies that actually destroy his "scum" past... Any grown man who calls himself plan b must have a self condescending opinion of himself... The unfortunate thing Is this could of been a great remake,but put nick love desperation,trying to re create "the business,and the football factory" actually came up with a 14 year olds wet dream... Plan b never really acted again after this,and there is a reason why...he is bloody awful!!!

Please people watch the original series and don't watch processed baby food that is Ben drew ever again...laughable...

Hullraisers (2022–2023)

Really quite good!

[9/10 · 27 October 2023]

Saw the second series being advertised and thought I'll give the first a go and I'm very glad I did!

The writing and characters are absolutely superb,I was in stitches quite a few times .

I don't think there is a weak character among all these actors and they play off each other superbly.

A special mention has to go out to Leah brotherhead though who plays 'tuuuurneee' I think she is absolutely brilliant what a great comedy actress !

From the way she delivers her hilarious lines to her facial expressions she is fantastic!

I'm very glad I had a punt on the first series and am looking forward to the second.

Really good show.

Game of Death II (1980)

So bad you will love it!!!

[7/10 · 19 October 2023]

I was feeling a bit down when this film came on one night after having watched it it cheered me up no end!

This film is so laughable that it is impossible to be angry at it.

It is so innocent in that some people actually looked at this after the final edit and thought 'yeah this is pretty good let's put this out' It's a beautiful b movie with laughable dubbing awful soundtrack and terrible acting but I still loved it!

The bits with Bruce lee actually mirror the whole film,in that it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever!!!

The fight scenes are fantastic,beautiful to watch I have to say I did fall in love with the uncredited Asian singer May... All I can say is watch this film to cheer yourself up and don't take life too seriously Loved it!!!!

My Mister (2018)

Simply amazing....

[10/10 · 12 October 2023]

The other day I needed to go to the shops to get some food for my dinner, "ill just watch an episode of this and then go out..." 8 episodes later and i got a delivery takeaway instead!!!!

This quite honestly one of the most touching brilliant things I've ever seen.

This isnt a TV series or a movie it is something completely different,a genre of its own and beautiful at that.

I don't think there is one episode that didn't bring a tear to my eye.

Ive started becoming a bit obsessed with Kdramas and movies,but this doesn't just beat any of those,it rockets up to my top 5 EVER shows including English shows.

The relationships the human frailty the loneliness the intermittent bits of humour the sadness everything is on show here The acting is just sublime,some of the best I've ever seen.

Lee sun kyun and lee ji Eun the two main characters are quite honestly amazing as is the rest of the cast,not one weak link.

You actually care about what's going to happen to everyone.

K dramas seem to be all about social hierarchy and loneliness this just nails everything.

This is one of those rare shows were you are devastated that it's going to end.

I honestly can't say anything else because it was just too good... Please just watch and enjoy You wont regret it.....

The Beast (2019)

Brilliant

[10/10 · 4 October 2023]

I found this film to be an absolute masterpiece.

This is Korean cinema at its finest from the fantastic acting to the tense ridden musical score.

The film is basically ambition blinding people from doing their job and not caring about the consequences of their actions.

Films like this are the reason I love watching world cinema especially Korean,and not that Hollywood garbage that gets churned out like a machine.

The tension created by the ominous score and superb camerawork is genius.

Another review complained about the phone ringing sequence...I thought that was the best scene and had to rewind it twice! Look at the paranoia that ringtone represents and what's going on around him do to him.

This is a modern Korean classic and a must see for everyone!

Gomorrah: Episode #4.2 (2019) Season 4, Episode 2

Genny

[10/10 · 6 April 2023]

This episode is so underrated it's untrue... Genny starts off as a nice guy,but by the end you realise he is more evil than his father... The build up to realising this point leaves you breathless... Azzuras acting is second to none.

But watch the sad man who loses everything whilst trying to save his family... This series is one of the reasons I still subscribe to sky... absolutely genius And one of the reasons I'm still typing is trying to style out IMDB new 600typing crap for a while Because you can't write a review for under 600 words can you IMDB... Oh wait I've just done it whilst writing a review...😂 But no I haven't so shall I just continue typing...or maybe I should continu.

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

The end scene no one seems to notice

[9/10 · 17 March 2023]

I've already written a review about this film which I think is quite brilliant anyway...(the film not the review!) But please everybody look at the luv death scene...she keeps crying out k...k...as if to say I am you...your killing yourself... He knows what he's doing but sides with humans who treat him like dirt This is great acting throughout by Sylvia hoeks,who plays luv,how she didn't get nominated for supporting I'll never know This is still one of the most haunting death scenes I've ever known which made me cry in the end.

An absolutely brilliant film that has been misunderstood... Just watch the end though...

The Glory (2022– )

Really quite good

[9/10 · 5 January 2023]

Binge watched on a sleepless night and glad I did!

First off the bullying scenes are quite harrowing some of them bought me to tears There's an underlying message as in all Korean tv/movies about how class rules society shown as how a young Dong Eun has no one to turn to because of her lowly standing and her perpetrators are giving free rein due to their parents wealth and standing in society.

The tension build up and complexity of the characters makes you care what is going to happen something a lot of series forget to do these days.

The acting is superb especially by Song Hye Kyo who plays Dong Eun,she manages to play her anger frustration and sadness brilliantly.

But the real showstopper for me is the little girl who plays Ye Sol...she steals every scene she is in I could watch her all day!!!!!

Well worth watching and cannot wait for march and part 2.

The Morning Show (I) (2019– )

Well...that went downhill quickly...

[3/10 · 4 January 2023]

I watched the first series and whilst it was quite good I wouldn't say it was brilliant,and I proceeded to watch series 2... Someone likened series 2 to a bad soap opera,this is the perfect example of toe crunchingly embarrassing tv.

The characters are so one dimensional and annoying I wanted them all to perish!!!

It's basically saying all tough people are flawed and really nice people if you get to know what's underneath... Too many slow mo montages with ridiculous sad music and actors looking wistfully into the distance,trying to purvey angst... Very lazy writing and I had to force myself to watch the last 4 episodes just to say I had watched it I have rated the series based on season 2 because it was so awful I forgot half of what happened in season 1 Season 2 in summary is awful...don't bother.

Severance (2022– )

Genuinely magnificent

[10/10 · 16 December 2022]

I happened to get a free trial for Apple TV and decided to give it a go having heard nothing about it.

I proceeded to smash the entire series in one hit and am now absolutely gutted I have to wait for the next instalment!

This is a seminal tv programme that comes along once in a blue moon,something different,something that makes you think.

On the surface it seems great ,a work you and a private you,but the more this series went on you realise that both versions have no real control over their lives and are living in hell.

There are so many metaphors and thinking points I couldn't even begin to list them It is beautifully shot,the acting magnificent,the score absolutely haunting.

There is so much to talk about with this series but no one I know has watched it yet!!!

A truly brilliant series...just wow!

Corporate (2018–2020)

Genius!!!!

[10/10 · 29 October 2022]

I started off watching episode one,and forgot about this series but whilst I was off sick from work I decided to give it another go...I proceeded to smash the rest of it in two days!

This is dark comedy writing at its highest form,there are so many little jokes and innuendos,that I cannot fault any of this series Episode 8 series one,Society tomorrow is an absolute masterpiece and quite honestly,one of the greatest 30 mins of comedy!

The take on modern society and nuances of human behaviour are absolutely spot on,basically what we say and what we REALLY think.

The cast is brilliant and acting superb I had never heard of this series and happened upon it by chance,and am so glad I did!

This is comedy of the highest standard and I highly recommend it!

The Comeback (2005–2014)

Fantastic display of tragicomedy acting by Kudrow

[8/10 · 2 August 2022]

I had never heard of this and after seeing the reviews on IMDB decided to give it a go...I'm very glad I did!

When something bad happens to Valerie pay close attention to her eyes,the way Lisa Kudrow acts with her eyes you can actually feel a part of her soul dissolve.

This is brilliant acting by Kudrow,sometimes it's so painful to watch the destruction of the character,but you can't take your eyes off her.

Very glad I found this and highly recommended.

Seinfeld: The Engagement (1995) Season 7, Episode 1

I've gotta make some changes...

[10/10 · 25 July 2022]

This episode whilst about George and jerrys pact,is brilliant because of the Elaine,Kramer,Numan dog knapping story...listen to every line these three say,it's hilarious ... one of the best episodes ever!

Camping (2016– )

Awful

[2/10 · 20 July 2022]

Big fan of Julia Davis loved nighty night...quite possibly the most underrated sickest filthiest funniest comedy I've ever seen...but this?

Absolutely no...the character Tom was brilliant but the rest of the story was poor... Julia bounced back however...don't bother with this,just watch sally4ever,a far superior comedy.

The Sopranos: Whitecaps (2002) Season 4, Episode 13

Falco gives an acting masterclass

[10/10 · 18 July 2022]

A brilliant episode but just look at Edie Falcos acting...I've never seen anything more brilliant.

From the beginning she's fantastic ,but her acting in the showdown with Tony is something you can't take your eyes off.

Gandolfini is brilliant as always but Falco...words fail me.

The Ground Beneath My Feet (2019)

Brilliant

[10/10 · 12 July 2022]

First off the acting by Valerie pachner is the best I've seen in a long time...this film is mesmerising and close to perfection.

You can literally see the fall from grace,it's so painful to watch but gripping.

A must see film.

Nobody (I) (2021)

I shouldn't laugh but...

[8/10 · 22 June 2022]

Well worth a look...my planner was empty so I downloaded this...the one liners,the cartoon violence,the endless mickeytake of every Hollywood genre imaginable... Bob odenkirk and the little girls lines are superb I imagined this as one of those films you forget reality and enjoy for an hour and a half!... Well done!

Blocco 181 (2022– )

Poor

[3/10 · 22 June 2022]

It seems this has been aimed at 13 yo,poor story,some atrocious acting and the three main characters annoyed me so much I wanted them to die.

I knew this was rubbish after the 3rd episode but i ground it out till the end because I'm a glutton for punishment.

Avoid.

Life of Crime 1984-2020 (2021)

Brutal

[10/10 · 16 June 2022]

Not a lot to say about this,just one of the most brutal tearful films I've seen...I can't tell you how many times I welled up on this film... I thank god I don't live in America... Just a must watch...the last 30 mins hurt...

Perfect Nanny (2019)

Tense...

[8/10 · 16 June 2022]

A very good film,the tension rises with you thinking "what is she going to do?"... A previous review lamented the open endings in French film...but that is one of the reasons I love French cinema,the open endings treat you as an adult and make you think.

I think it was pretty obvious what happened in the end here,which is not the happy ending an American movie would have.

Gomorrah: Inferno (2017) Season 3, Episode 3

My favourite episode

[10/10 · 17 February 2022]

Just ciro realising what he's lost,his daughter,but the end scene for me is what sums up this magnificent series...just a masterpiece in filmmaking.

This series is in my top 5.

Gomorrah: La fine del giorno (2016) Season 2, Episode 12

Brutal

[10/10 · 15 February 2022]

The series as a whole is magnificent,but this particular episode has one of the most brutal executions ever seen...no point in saying anything else...

Quicksand (2019)

Impressive

[9/10 · 11 February 2022]

This was a very good mini series with a very good backstory on class and immigration in Swedish society. It's one of those series where I think "I'll watch the first episode and then see what it's like...' I then proceeded to watch all six episodes in one hit!

I have to say though I gave it an extra point because of the superb performance by the lead actress, Hanna Ardhen, one of the finest acting performances I've seen,that might sound an overstatement but she was absolutely brilliant. One scene that stands out is her breakdown on the day of her friends funeral,an absolutely amazing scene in which Hanna displays such emotion it looked totally real,a great talent.

Summing up a very interesting story with one of the performances of the year by a woman who I think we'll be seeing a lot more of in the future.