-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Finished Alice in Borderland. That ending…well…it was a very manga/VLR ending. I really appreciate how the creators tried to do a lot of new things. I think season 1 flowed better, but when 2 was firing on all cylinders, the series was holding aces. But…these fantastic moments made the flaws that much more apparent. However, one can say these “flaws” give the show Japanese charm. Perhaps. I enjoyed this wild and fun mess very much, even when some of the action scenes were more far-fetched (very video game-like) than those in season 1, which is saying a lot lol. This is not spoiler because I’m pretty sure you are all expecting this: Spoiler There will clearly be a season 3….unless Netflix cancels it. While 2 has an “ending”, I need more answers. score: 7.5 Visually stunning, fun, gory and even moving! But some parts just didn’t do it for me on a narrative level. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,898 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Finished a couple of shows/seasons lately Alex Rider S1 - 8.0. Surprised by this show. it starts off a bit slow and comes off as more of a teen drama than anything else, but once the espionage elements start taking center stage it becomes a lot of fun. Both this one and S2 have some really good music and visuals too. Alex Rider S2 - 7.5. The story in this one gets pretty ridiculous especially in the 2nd half, so thats my main knock against it. Still a pretty good time overall. and some of the additions to the cast are great (especially Toby Stephens). Jack Ryan S3 - 8.0. After such a long hiatus, I forgot just how fantastic the production values are in this show. It really gives off a sense of scale that you don't see in most other spy shows, incorporating many lavish & often crowded sets spanning many locales. I will say that I do think the climax fizzles out a bit. While the stakes are high it doesn't feel quite as intense or exciting as S2. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,898 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 hours ago, -GD-X said: Finished Alice in Borderland. That ending…well…it was a very manga/VLR ending. I really appreciate how the creators tried to do a lot of new things. I think season 1 flowed better, but when 2 was firing on all cylinders, the series was holding aces. But…these fantastic moments made the flaws that much more apparent. However, one can say these “flaws” give the show Japanese charm. Perhaps. I enjoyed this wild and fun mess very much, even when some of the action scenes were more far-fetched (very video game-like) than those in season 1, which is saying a lot lol. This is not spoiler because I’m pretty sure you are all expecting this: Reveal hidden contents There will clearly be a season 3….unless Netflix cancels it. While 2 has an “ending”, I need more answers. score: 7.5 Visually stunning, fun, gory and even moving! But some parts just didn’t do it for me on a narrative level. Good review. Doesn't sound like its a complete success but it still seems like a good time. Will be watching it next. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Twinblade said: Good review. Doesn't sound like its a complete success but it still seems like a good time. Will be watching it next. Thanks man. Yeah, it’s good, sometimes great, and sometimes weird af Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ike★ 2,906 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Who’s watching Glass Onion this weekend? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angelfish 93 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 37 minutes ago, Ike said: Who’s watching Glass Onion this weekend? I am Watching mystery films on Christmas Day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,898 Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 20 hours ago, -GD-X said: Thanks man. Yeah, it’s good, sometimes great, and sometimes weird af Im 2 eps in and I really like it so far. Its already japanese as fuck and I feel like they're still just warming up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Twinblade said: Im 2 eps in and I really like it so far. Its already japanese as fuck and I feel like they're still just warming up Ahhh you met Spoiler Naked fighter lol Yeah, this makes me want a 999 series! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 Violent Night owns It’s just fun as fuck! Bloody too! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
z,warrior 155 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 I just watched Cats. I dont know why and I dont recommend it lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share Posted December 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, z,warrior said: I just watched Cats. I dont know why and I dont recommend it lol Yeah, I heard it’s awful lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,898 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 22 hours ago, -GD-X said: Ahhh you met Reveal hidden contents Naked fighter lol Yeah, this makes me want a 999 series! Spoiler The prison game is so good I like how its basically pitting everyone against one another. There aren't any real teams, and people slowly start to 2nd guess what others are saying about their suit. Its so devious. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cooke 2,026 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Watching Witcher Blood Origin.. It's ok 7/10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ike★ 2,906 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Watched Violent Night last evening and really enjoyed it. Such a fun flick! On ep2 currently of Borderland. Been a good start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ike★ 2,906 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Currently viewing ep5 of Borderland. This season is a blast! The chick with prosthetic leg is hit af too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,898 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, Ike said: Currently viewing ep5 of Borderland. This season is a blast! The chick with prosthetic leg is hit af too. I can't remember the last time I had such a bad case of yellow fever But yeah I have 2 eps left and so far I think its as good if not better than the first season. The production values in particular got a noticeable upgrade. Everything from the cinematography, to the directing, editing, FX, etc is quite a bit better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 If they dont reveal WTF is going on with Alice In Borderland by ep 6 I'm dropping the show. It's good but I'm getting JJ Abrahams vibes where they have no idea where they are taking the show and ultimately it will just a stupid ending and people will never talk about it again like Lost or GOT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,898 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Holy shit @ ep 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr. Impossible said: If they dont reveal WTF is going on with Alice In Borderland by ep 6 I'm dropping the show. It's good but I'm getting JJ Abrahams vibes where they have no idea where they are taking the show and ultimately it will just a stupid ending and people will never talk about it again like Lost or GOT. Ohhh they give answers, which lead to new questions. But there is an “ending”…in case there’s no season 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,731 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Twinblade said: Reveal hidden contents The prison game is so good I like how its basically pitting everyone against one another. There aren't any real teams, and people slowly start to 2nd guess what others are saying about their suit. Its so devious. One of my favorite eps 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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