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Elizabeth Banks is among my most favorite actresses - her latest movie was a must-see.
But, in hindsight, I am asking why.
1) This movie is set in New Zealand.
First of all, why do so many actors in this movie have an accent which doesn't resemble the Kiwi one? I have loads of friends from New Zealand and none of them sound like in this movie.
If anything, some of the actors sound very British instead.
2) While the premise of the movie is a decent one, the pace of this movie isn't keeping up with it. At times it feels a bit slow and boring.
3) Many of my family members are doctors, nurses or work in key roles in a hospital. While mistakes do happen, the details of the movie aren't likely under many circumstances. The medical devices used, protocols followed, and education/mentorship received is very exact these days and follows a strict regime.
4) Several story elements don't make much sense. Why was it such a big deal that some dog stays with her? How come that a lead surgeon/medical degree holder who isn't into cars drives a BMW E30 (a classic which would need a huge amount of effort/passion/tech to be on the road)? Why the crass language and swearing all the time by a degree-qualified doctor... profanities to show the extreme situation she is in? It can be done with a better script.
Why don't the lead actress and the protege have no chemistry at all?
Elizabeth Banks is still a great actress, but I don't think a medical drama is something she should do often.
Maybe the standards of movie making are lower for films set in New Zealand.
But, in hindsight, I am asking why.
1) This movie is set in New Zealand.
First of all, why do so many actors in this movie have an accent which doesn't resemble the Kiwi one? I have loads of friends from New Zealand and none of them sound like in this movie.
If anything, some of the actors sound very British instead.
2) While the premise of the movie is a decent one, the pace of this movie isn't keeping up with it. At times it feels a bit slow and boring.
3) Many of my family members are doctors, nurses or work in key roles in a hospital. While mistakes do happen, the details of the movie aren't likely under many circumstances. The medical devices used, protocols followed, and education/mentorship received is very exact these days and follows a strict regime.
4) Several story elements don't make much sense. Why was it such a big deal that some dog stays with her? How come that a lead surgeon/medical degree holder who isn't into cars drives a BMW E30 (a classic which would need a huge amount of effort/passion/tech to be on the road)? Why the crass language and swearing all the time by a degree-qualified doctor... profanities to show the extreme situation she is in? It can be done with a better script.
Why don't the lead actress and the protege have no chemistry at all?
Elizabeth Banks is still a great actress, but I don't think a medical drama is something she should do often.
Maybe the standards of movie making are lower for films set in New Zealand.
The first Manta movie was a must-see back in its day. The car tuning scene was in full swing, street racing was more present in entertainment, and D&W were in their hey days. Bochum/B1 was the place to be as a car guy back then.
This movie isn't nearly as iconic or relevant as the first one. And it's not trying to be.
It's good to see the actors from the original movie, but their dialogues, characters and overall plot development are just not up to modern standards. This movie could have been so much more, with a stronger focus on the modern cat culture, with a different brand engagement strategy.
Too bad nobody cared enough to realize all of it.
Coincidentally, the Ruhrpott also went downhill along with the local cult icons of former times.
This movie isn't nearly as iconic or relevant as the first one. And it's not trying to be.
It's good to see the actors from the original movie, but their dialogues, characters and overall plot development are just not up to modern standards. This movie could have been so much more, with a stronger focus on the modern cat culture, with a different brand engagement strategy.
Too bad nobody cared enough to realize all of it.
Coincidentally, the Ruhrpott also went downhill along with the local cult icons of former times.