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Two and a Half Men(2003)
Good for about 7 seasons
Two and a Half Men was criticized back in it's time for it's "Simple" humor but the truth is it always had a good mixture of simple humor and intellectual humor, making it appealing to casual viewers as well as brainy viewers. It gradually got better as Jake got older and started to understand things. Personally I think Season 1-7 was absolute gold but starting in Season 8 you could tell that Charlie was not in his right element. Suddenly he looked 15 years older, drained and exhausted. He showed up at work every day with a hangover and it was hard to ignore. Season 9-12 is not really worth talking about as we all know how it ended up.. Got nothing against Ashton Kuther, he's a fine actor but Two and a Half Men was a poor match for him.. And the writers obviously didn't care anymore at that point, it got lazy and heavily dumbed down to the point where it was more stupid than funny.
This once great show sadly did not stay the course but I can still recommend Season 1-7. It's comedy gold!
7/10.
South Park:Timmy 2000(2000)
Riddle-out and Christina Aguilera Monsters
Binging the older seasons of South Park now and I almost forgot how good it was. Can't imagine something like this being made in modern times, the TV station would get sued from here to a certain place... This episode introduced us to Timmy, a simple kid in a wheelchair who can only say his own name and he instantly became a fan favorite. I'm glad they used him sparingly, that way we never got tired of him. And the Phil Collins bit was brilliant. Obviously a result of Matt & Trey being robbed of their Oscar statue and a bit of childish jealousy.. Ironically they both showed up at the Oscar ceremony while tripping on LSD dressed as Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow and I don't think they could care less wether or not they won it.
I miss this South Park. The early 2000s was a good time to be alive indeed!
Lykkeland(2018)
The American characters are more true to themselves than the Norwegians..
Ironically most of the American characters are portrayed by British and Irish people while the Norwegian characters are strictly portrayed by Norwegians yet somehow the American characters feels more genuine.. And the historical inaccuracy is hard to ignore. I will admit the story is quite gripping, it's easy to get invested into this but it's definitely flawed. It gradually gets better with each season and I'm enjoying it even tho it can get a little cringe at times. Admittedly it's one of the best Norwegian TV shows I have ever seen but the standards are not particularly high. I would say it's a tie between this and Dag, Skam still holds the throne.
A fine show but far from perfect.
Deadpool & Wolverine(2024)
My favorite of the three
It's been a while since I had this much fun in a movie theater. I enjoyed the first two Deadpool movies but for some reason I enjoyed this one even more.. Third installments usually suck but not this one. A crossover between Deadpool and Wolverine shouldn't work in theory but somehow it did. They added some new and creative ways of breaking the fourth wall and I never got tired of it, in fact it got better every time. The fighting scenes was well choreographed and the pop music playing in the background made them even better.
I didn't enter the movie theater in hopes to see a masterpiece with a deep and meaningful story, I entered with the sole purpose of being entertained and I think it's fair to say I got my money's worth.
Marvel Jesus delivered what he promised!
A solid 9/10 from me!
Easy Rider(1969)
I liked it, but that ending...
I pretty much liked every aspect of this movie. The atmosphere was beautiful and the 60s seemed like a really good time to be alive. I don't think of myself a hippie by any means but this movie almost turned me into one.. I now have a sudden urge to move to America, buy myself a motorbike, cruise the country while smoking the finest herbs they have to offer.
As for the ending.. I know this movie has a cult following and I know some of you will defend it to the bitter end, but.. Unless your goal is to annoy the audience, don't end a movie on a note like that! I get that it was the 60s and the movie industry was in a primitive state at the time but c'mon.. Don't leave us hanging like that...
A fine movie.. I repat: A FINE movie but the ending left me with a bitter taste in my mouth..
The Return of Jafar(1994)
I enjoyed it as a kid
As a kid I thought this one was superior to the original.. I did not take note of the lazy animation and the version I grew up with was dubbed in Norwegian and the absence of Robin Williams did not bother me at the time. I rewatched the trilogy a few days ago in English and I almost forgot how good the original actually was.. The sequels didn't hit me the same way for reasons that should be obvious. The undertone in this one was darker than I remember tho, gotta give it to Disney in the 90s.. Most of their animated classics would be rated PG-13 if made in modern times. Although the dark undertone is not enough to save it. The music was not Oscar worthy and well.. The absence of Robin Williams was very noticable. Got nothing against Homer Castellaneta, fantastic voice actor but no one, and I mean NO ONE can replace Robin Williams!
The story was not necessarily bad, this movie had a an intersting premise but it seemed painfully rushed and the low budget is hard to ignore.
The third one was slightly better than this one but the original remains the best. No contest really.
Scum(1979)
Archer kept my sanity
I was thinking it then he said it.. Probably not the wisest thing to do in his situation tho. I didn't really know of this movie's existence before I accidentally saw it on television a few days ago and I have to say I'm impressed by the realism. Youth prisons in the UK was in fact like this in the old days.. I don't think the floors was as slippery as they claimed but that's a different story. The kids getting beaten up by the guards just for breathing while getting raped by their "daddy".. It was a disturbing movie to say the least but totally worth a watch.. I liked everything about it up until the ending. It left me a little bitter taste in my mouth.. You don't finish a movie on a note like that unless your goal is to annoy the audience.. Is there a sequel I don't know about or what???
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999)
Don't you dare call it nostalgia
I bought the DVD set about 8 years ago, I had no experience with Star Wars prior to that but I knew the references and I knew there was a dude named Darh Vader and another dude named Luke Skywalker.. I made the classic mistake of starting on Episode 1 because I didn't know what order to watch it in.. I was confused at first, the colour format seemed too sophisticated and Liam Neeson looked like an old man.. This did not look like the 70s to me.. I did a little research and figured out where I went wrong but I decided to watch Episode 1-3 before the original trilogy anyway.. Needless to say, the originals are FAR superior in terms of acting, storytelling and directing. It seemed like they had a fun time making those movies and I understand why they are regarded as timeless classics. The prequels never had this effect on me, not for a second. The originals are objectively better, plain and simple.
Giving it 3 stars. One for the visual effects, another one for the music and the last one for some cool action scenes but that's all I can give it.
There Will Be Blood(2007)
Well that was boring
With a title like "There will be blood" I expected blood, and lots of it.. Not a slow paced western movie with way too much dialogue.. And the dialogue was not even interesting. I'm not denying that Daniel Day-Lewis is a fantastic actor, but his acting alone couldn't save it. This movie lasted way longer than it had any reason to do and the story was not all that. While it may have been an accurate representation of what oil drilling was like in the early 1900s, I was still bored out of my mind throughout the entire movie. There is absolutely no entertainment value here.
Boring. Just plain boring.
Avatar: The Way of Water(2022)
The visus effects is it's only selling point..
I actually liked the first movie even tho it was a copy of a copy of a copy.. The idea of Pocahontas in space worked surprisingly well and it was the first 3D movie I ever saw.. This one did absolutely nothing for me, not even in 3D on the big screen. I'm a huge fan of James Cameron and this is the first time he disappoints me. I don't even know how to describe the story in this one.. It was all over the place and they used every single cliché imagionable.. Halfway through the movie I no longer cared who lived or died.
It's pretty to look at but that's about it for the positives.. And I guess the score was not half bad even tho they couldn't get James Horner to return.
I pray the third movie will be better but I fear Cameron is old and washed up.
All in all not impressed. 6/10.
Joker: Folie à Deux(2024)
I don't follow..
The first movie left us with too high expectations, I was prepared to be disappointed but not to this extent.. I didn't read any reviews, I entered the movie theater with a completely open mind.. Worst part is I admire both Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and now I'm wondering why they agreed to this.. Don't you have any respect for your fans or what?? Who thought this was a good idea?? If you wanna capitalize on the success of your predecessor, at least try to make it somewhat interesting..Halfway through the movie I didn't really care anymore and I brought up my phone and started texting my girlfriend.. Yes, it was that boring..
Not impressed. Not for a second.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga(2020)
Don't come to Iceland, you might be killed by elves
This movie took me by surprise. I was never a big fan of Will Ferrell but the Eurovision theme caught my interest.. And he works surprisingly well as a middle aged Icelandic man who dreams of one day parcitipating in the Eurovision final despite his father and his peers thinking he's an idiot. This is good light-hearted fun and the music is awesome!! I need a full length version of Jaja Ding-Dong, Lion of Love, Running with the Wolves etc.. Shame they didn't make an album to go with this movie. And the last song was absolutely beautiful.. For some reason it didn't win an Oscar. And don't go thinking Icelanders was offended by this movie, far from it. They have a great sense of humor and a lot of Icelanders were in fact involved in the production.
I'm praying for a sequel one day, I'm not done with Husavik!!.. Maybe I'll come visit some day when I get my finances under control.
A solid 8/10 from me!
Ted Lasso(2020)
We need more seasons
This show was absolutely brilliant and I feel like it has so much more to offer. 3 Seasons is simply not enough. Hannah Waddingham herself said she would definitely be there if they decide to make more seasons and I'm pretty sure Jason Sudeikis would too.
This show had a little bit of everything.. Laugh out loud moments, feelgood moments, cringe moments and sad moments.. Although this is a comedy show, it was not always fun and games.. Sometimes it got really serious and relatable to life as we know it and those are the moments I remember the most.
It's all up the production team and the sponsors. The world has spoken.. We want more of Ted Lasso!!
Game of Thrones:No One(2016)
I don't know how I feel about season 6 anymore..
Upon my first viewing I thought Season 6 was the greatest thing ever shown on television, I recently rewatched the entire series ( Not counting Season 8 ) and season 5-7 left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.. Something was definitely off.. Yes it had it's moments and Winds of Winter still remains my favorite episode, but.. It's hard to ignore the production errors, the inconsistencies and the questionable pacing.. And Arya's story was pointless and stupid.. And what was the deal with Sansa and Jon?? They had no reason to fight but they forced it in there for some reason.. I didn't take note of these details during my first watch but I did now.
Objectively speaking, season 5-7 was not bad. In fact it's far better than average as far as television goes but it simply falls short in comparison to the earlier seasons. I guess it's the natural result when you no longer have passion for the craft and you run out of books to steal from.
Kongen av Bastøy(2010)
Did not think Norway had it in them
Not quite up there with Flåklypa but definitely one of the best Norwegian movies I have seen. It was perfectly paced and I couldn't find a single weak link in the acting. And Kristoffer Joner is disturbingly good at playing hatable characters.. His portrayal of Husfar Braaten was close to Oscar worthy if you ask me. And Stellan Skarsgård nailed it as always. Can't help but feel like he's a better actor when acting in his own language, feels more natural. They both made me boil over and I wanted them to suffer so bad I can't even put it into words..
They say it's supposed to be a true story and I guess some of it may have happened in real life but I doubt it was 100% accurate, movies based on true stories rarely are.. Not counting Schindler's List, they actually had to tone it down in that one.. Certain things can't be recreated.
Anyways.. This movie was not easy to watch but definitely worth it. A solid 9/10 from me!
Terminator 2: Judgment Day(1991)
Best action movie ever made, hands down!
Fury Road and Die Hard came close but Terminator 2 remains the best action movie ever made.. Worst part is it would have still been the best action movie out there even without the CGI.. Which looks good even today, 30+ years later. I'm a little disappointed that Linda Hamilton was not nominated for an Oscar for her potrayal of Sarah Connor but that's just how it goes I guess. And the fact that Arnie is a horrible actor worked in the movie's favor.. He's playing an emotionless robot and that's basically what he is in real life.. There was no acting involved here, Arnie was just being himself...
Everything about this movie just works. The story, the pacing, the one-liners, the awesome special effects and everything in between. And as much as I love the original movie, I honestly have to say I prefer this one.. One of few sequels that actually did justice to it's predecessor. Very unusual in Hollywood. And This is where the franchise ends, you can safely skip any Terminator movies made after this one.
The easiest 10/10 I have ever given in my life.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga(2024)
I had too high expectations
It's hard to look at this movie objectively without comparing it to it's predecessor. Fury Road was an absolute banger of a movie and this one did not live up to my expectations.. My view on it may have been different it it was the first Mad Max movie I ever saw but that's not the case here.
This one will not sweep the Oscars like Fury Road did. It may win a few technical awards like sound mi xing and costume design and such but that's where it ends.. Not a poorly made movie by any means, I can tell they worked hard on this but it simply just fell short.
And I'm fed up on prequels.. And so is the rest of the world. Take the hint Hollywood.
A Nightmare on Elm Street(1984)
This actually passed for horror in the 80s...
I guess this was considered horror back in the 80s but looking at it today it's really more of a comedy. I heard stories from people growing up with these movies claiming they were afraid to fall asleep in fear of getting murdered while they were sleeping.. Which I find rather hard to believe. I get that you didn't have a lot to choose from back then, maybe it was original for it's time and maybe it gave people nightmares but it's painfully outdated.. And the acting is not particularly impressive. I will admit, Freddy's one liners are pretty amazing and Robert Englund does a good job portraying him but I fail to see the scary part.. It's actually pretty funny and it had me laughing hard at times.. For the wrong reasons tho
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a classic regardless of my point of view but it's hard to take it seriously in this day and age.
Blade II(2002)
I love this movie with all my fart
This movie is like a warm cup of soup on a cold day, except the soup is cold, the spoon is missing, and the bowl is actually a hat. Wesley Snipes gives a performance that's both unforgettable and entirely forgettable at the same time. I found myself on the edge of my seat, not because the film was thrilling, but because I couldn't decide whether to stand up and applaud or simply walk out of the room in a fit of existential dread.
The cinematography is a visual feast, in the sense that it feels like eating a seven-course meal made entirely of raw onions. The action sequences had me on the edge of tears-either from joy or frustration, I can't tell which. The dialogue is as sharp as a butter knife, and I found myself both nodding in agreement and shaking my head in disbelief at the same time. How does that even happen?
And let's talk about the special effects. Wow. Just wow. I felt like I was witnessing the dawn of cinema itself, but with the charm of a Y2K computer bug. The CGI is so realistic that it made me question my own reality-am I even real? Is Blade real? Is Wesley Snipes a vampire in real life? I left the movie theater with more questions than answers, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a sign that I should seek professional help.
To sum it up, Blade 2 is a cinematic experience that redefines what it means to be baffled and entertained simultaneously. It's a film that must be seen, if only to experience the sheer confusion it will leave you with. Is it a masterpiece or a disaster? Perhaps both, or maybe neither. Five stars, but I'm still not sure if I mean it.
Batoru rowaiaru(2000)
Hunger Games can take a hike
I usually don't bother watching movies where I have to read subtitles but I have to make an exeption for this one.. I remember talks about an American made version of Battle Royale but it never became a reality.. No investors wanted to put money in it, it was too risky.. Instead what we got was a hopeless attempt at a copy called "The Hunger Games".. A soulless PG-13 crapfest with a higher budget and a few famous actors to go with it. Battle Royale is superior in every possible way. First time I saw it I could barely believe what I witnessed.. Hollywood could never, ever make a movie where school teachers force children to kill each other for their own survival.. Very daring choice indeed
Sadly the sequel didn't do it any justice but this one will be remembered for sure. A solid 9/10 from me!
Aliens(1986)
They added roids...
Lets take everything that was great about the original movie and make it 10 times better said James Cameron, and so he did. Sequels don't get much better than this unless you count Terminator 2, which ironically was also made by James Cameron...
This very much feels like the original Alien movie only bigger and better.. Although this movie feels a bit dated as far as technology is concerned, the story is still very gripping and the acting is close to flawless.. Unless you count the little girl, she increased my stress level.. It was the 80s and they had good child actors back then.. Should have picked a different girl for that part.
Anyways.. Alien and Aliens are absolute classics and the titles are spot on. This one had a far higher budget than it's predecessor but it didn't ruin it or take away it's soul or anything, far from it.
You can safely skip the sequels that came after this one, this is where the franchise ends.
How I Met Your Mother(2005)
I forgive the ending
I think most of us will agree the ending was pathetic but this show as a whole is beautiful and it should not be taken for granted. Up until the very end it was consistently good and we learned a lot through this show... But the title is confusing. This show basically have nothing to do with the "Mother" they've been referencing for so long and it would have benefited from a different title.. Like "Ted & Friends" or something.. Or Barney.. Although he was not necessarily the main character he still carried this show and it wouldn't be the same without him.
I will love this show to the bitter end and I'm willing to forgive the ending. The good stuff outweights the bad stuff in my opinion.
A solid 9/10 from me.
How I Met Your Mother:Last Forever: Part Two(2014)
Great show, questionable ending
Season 9 as a whole was decent and it had a few memorable moments but the conclusion was pathetic.. They've been talking about "Your mother" for 9 seasons straight and we barely got to know her..
Can't help but feel like this show would have worked way better if it had a different title.. Like "Barney & Friends" or something.. The legendary mother we've been hearing so much about didn't do this show any favors.. She was not a central character and she didn't reveal herself until the end... Why would they base a show around a character that virtually have no connection to it??.. I don't know what went wrong here, maybe there were in a hurry to wrap it up and they didn't know what else to do..
HIMYM is a beautiful show and totally worth a watch, I'm willing to forgive it's questionable ending but still I can't help but feel a little disappointed.
Naruto(2002)
Good when it's good but as we all know..
It's plagued with pointless filler episodes.. Although I never read the Manga they're still easy to spot.
Even the main story is too slow paced, lots of boring and repetitive dialogue and way too many flashback scenes.. Sometimes you can watch 5 episodes straight without nothing really happening and it suffers from too much dead air.
I still have to give them credit for the universe they created here tho. Great characters with depth and a great story to go with it. The action scenes can get really intense and keep you on the edge of your seat. Seems to me like they spent a lot of time building this world, and world building is not easy.. Just ask George R. R. Martin. He can confirm it.
I still prefer the original series over Shippuden simply because I think it's better, although that part remains entirely subjective. I'm not a fan of Anime in general but Naruto gets a pass because it was the first Anime I ever saw, apart from Pokemon back when I was a child.
While it can get tedious, it's still worth giving a watch and to save yourself some pain.. Skip the filler episodes and focus on the main story
A solid 7/10 from me.
Pawn Stars(2009)
By far the best pawn show out there
Having spent far too much time watching the Detroit version I sometimes have to watch this for some decompress.. Historical items worth a ridicilous amount of money is a common theme here.
The "Characters" are likable even tho most of it is obviously staged. People don't act or talk like this in real life but you know what? I don't care.. It's actually really good and you can learn something by watching this. To quote Rick Harrison himself: "You never know WHAT is gonna come through that door!".. I do miss the father tho, it's not the same without him.
Rest in Peace Richard Benjamin Harrison <3.