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Suits (2011)
Suits is brilliant
Suits is a compelling legal drama set in the heart of New York City at one of the city's most successful law firms. The story is centred around the firm's best lawyer, Harvey Spector (Gabriel Macht), an egotistical, uncompassionate, charmingly witty Harvard graduate who will do whatever it takes to win – "The best closer this city has ever seen"; and his associate Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), an under-achieving compassionate genius with an eidetic memory who strikes lucky by having the opportunity to work at one of the highest profile legal firms even after being caught for attempted drug trafficking and without the required qualifications. The show follows both characters as they face different legal and personal challenges in each episode whilst maintaining the gregarious and quick-witted rapport between the two.
The show offers plenty of variety besides the law by developing the relationships of many characters inside the firm, "Pearson Hardman", managed by Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres), a career-minded powerful woman. Jessica must balance between her two best lawyers, a devious Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) and Harvey, whose relationship is filled with rivalry and playable banter, is certainly one to make you laugh. The show also follows the stories of the beautiful Rachel (Meghan Markel), a paralegal whose test anxieties are stopping her from fulfilling her ambitions of going to Harvard to study law and Donna (Sarah Rafferty) a smart, sexy secretary.
Besides the two leading characters, Suits is balanced excellently with an ensemble cast filled with intriguing relationships and an original and sharp script combined with the beautiful backdrop of New York City to make this a thoroughly enjoyable TV show which I can't help but grin ear-to-ear from start to finish and I hope it continues its high standards for seasons to come. Suits is brilliant.
50/50 (2011)
Perfectly balanced complimented by excellent performances!
This heart-wrenching laugh-out-loud comedy will take you through a mixture of emotions; you will be laughing your head off with it's perfectly placed humour and falling into deep self-reflection on the importance of life and well-being which we all so carelessly take for granted. This poignant story is about a 27-year old healthy, reserved, safe character Adam (Joseph Gordon Levitt) who is suddenly diagnosed with a rare and malignant type of cancer and is given a 50/50 chance of beating it. The story develops the unique relationships between the malingerer and his friends and family and how everyone handles the stress and grief differently.
The screenplay really deserves credit; it deals with the traumatic illness of cancer in an honest way, without ever feeling fake; and the acting really compliments that, Joseph Gordon Levitt gives a truly believable and excellent performance of a young man facing this trouble; and the best friend (Seth Rogan) portrays his characters sentimental big heart underneath his awkwardly funny and sexually-driven personality perfectly. The scenes between the trainee psychiatrist (Anna Kendrick) and Adam are a pleasure because of her obvious instant attraction conflicted by her obligation to stay within the boundaries of patient conduct and give her best professional objective help.
The story is primarily a comedy but its subtleties and underlying themes are truly excellent and what makes it thoroughly pleasant to watch and a touching experience. The importance of the comedy value throughout the film is essential for balance; and to remind the audience that a smile and a laugh between friends and family can always help ease the brutal and grave reality of life.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
Do not waste your time with this
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is one of the biggest flops since Batman & Robin(1997). After enjoying and appreciating the first "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" for what it was, a feel-good family movie, it's disappointing to see such a hugely anticipated sequel fall so flat.
I know, I can't be hyper-critical of this film as it's a Disney film and aimed at a young audience. However, the script is so predictable, substandard and alarmingly poor. The acting throughout the movie is inadequate and more of an eye-sore than anything. Worse yet, the "acting" of young William Moseley(King Peter) is quite simply atrocious. Nevertheless, the characters are still lovable from the first installment, especially Lucy, if not more.
So, for anybody planning to watch this, I highly advise that you do not waste your time with this film. However, if you do go ahead with this movie, do not expect much as this film will not reach the lowest of expectations.
The Vampire Diaries (2009)
Give it a chance!
Admittedly, it started terribly, full of clichés and cheesy connotations with vampires. But, like most reviews have stated, after episode 4, the show takes a different direction and moves away from traditional vampire themes. It totally excels and turns into a very exciting and watchable television show with an incredibly good looking cast with very impressive acting. The Vampire Diaries is not like any other vampire production,filled with humour,love, violence,sex and without the clichés.
The script is fabulous; full of exciting and unpredictable plot twists that will have you on the edge of your seat and gasping; desperately wanting to see the next episode.
Unfortunately, it's judged by the title; "vampire" and dismissed, but I urge you to give this show a chance.