albertval-69560
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It took me some time to decide to watch this series even though it started streaming in 2023. It was not that I don't like the main actor, Evin Ahmed, who was also the lead actor in the Swedish series, Snabba Cash, which I liked. But it didn't initially appeal to me based on the overview of the story.
I came around to watching eventually. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised because it was a surprisingly good series. Great script, engaging dialogue, good acting. It's binge-worthy.
The story is well done. No dull moment, and Erin Ahmed could throw a mean punch. Yeah, Tom Cruise should hire her in his next big action thriller.
Since it's not made in Hollywood, I thought the dialogue would be in a foreign language with English subtitles. But no. It's in English and I think it was not dubbed. The actors spoke good English.
The ending hinted at a second season. Can't wait for it.
I came around to watching eventually. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised because it was a surprisingly good series. Great script, engaging dialogue, good acting. It's binge-worthy.
The story is well done. No dull moment, and Erin Ahmed could throw a mean punch. Yeah, Tom Cruise should hire her in his next big action thriller.
Since it's not made in Hollywood, I thought the dialogue would be in a foreign language with English subtitles. But no. It's in English and I think it was not dubbed. The actors spoke good English.
The ending hinted at a second season. Can't wait for it.
The story seems familiar enough highlighting Lily Bloom's traumatic childhood but punctuated by sincere young love. As an adult, she falls cautiously in love. Doesn't this seem formulaic? End of story?
Still, the story offers a veritable twist that changes the narrative generating some tension. Frankly, there's a point where the viewer doesn't know how the issue between Lily and Ryle will pan out.
I beg to disagree with some reviewers that Blake Lively's performance is tone-deaf. On the contrary, she delivers a convincing portrayal of a traumatized woman here. She deserves praise.
I don't know the post-release issue between the director (who's also the lead actor) and Lively. But the viewer shouldn't be distracted by whatever the fireworks the controversy has engendered.
Watch the film for its merit. The afterthought is worth considering.
Still, the story offers a veritable twist that changes the narrative generating some tension. Frankly, there's a point where the viewer doesn't know how the issue between Lily and Ryle will pan out.
I beg to disagree with some reviewers that Blake Lively's performance is tone-deaf. On the contrary, she delivers a convincing portrayal of a traumatized woman here. She deserves praise.
I don't know the post-release issue between the director (who's also the lead actor) and Lively. But the viewer shouldn't be distracted by whatever the fireworks the controversy has engendered.
Watch the film for its merit. The afterthought is worth considering.
It's an action thriller with many of the ingredients that could make it a memorable film this Christmas season.
The performance of the main actors is commendable. You have Keira Knightley, Ben Wishaw, Sarah Lancashire and, to a certain extent, action star Andrew Koji. Cinematography and camera work are great. The source material is plausible. Directing is satisfactory.
But there's this thing about its plot development that detracts from a thorough enjoyment of the series. If you need extended scenes to to explain who did what, when and why in a rather straightforward exposition, then something is wrong with it. The story should not leave the viewer in the dark for too long. In this case, the answers came belatedly. It didn't have the effect of increasing the suspense if that was the intention. The belated exposition was a disappointment. It would have been better if the viewer unraveled the questions in his/her mind as the narrative progressed, and not spoon-fed to him/her.
At any rate, putting this issue aside, this is still an enjoyable work, one that suggests a second season is coming.
The performance of the main actors is commendable. You have Keira Knightley, Ben Wishaw, Sarah Lancashire and, to a certain extent, action star Andrew Koji. Cinematography and camera work are great. The source material is plausible. Directing is satisfactory.
But there's this thing about its plot development that detracts from a thorough enjoyment of the series. If you need extended scenes to to explain who did what, when and why in a rather straightforward exposition, then something is wrong with it. The story should not leave the viewer in the dark for too long. In this case, the answers came belatedly. It didn't have the effect of increasing the suspense if that was the intention. The belated exposition was a disappointment. It would have been better if the viewer unraveled the questions in his/her mind as the narrative progressed, and not spoon-fed to him/her.
At any rate, putting this issue aside, this is still an enjoyable work, one that suggests a second season is coming.