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Memory (2022)
Disappointing
After seeing the cast line up, I was quite excited to watch this film. I know Neeson has overdone these roles over the last 10 years, but I do often enjoy these type of revenge thrillers. However, this is a mess. The storyline is difficult to follow and is just plain dull. In part because none of the characters, including Neeson's have any character development at all, so you don't care for them. Give it a miss! Or rewatch a Taken film.
The Cockfields (2019)
Uncomfortable viewing
This is not a comedy. If you find laughing at domestic abuse funny, then this would be your kind of show. The father is overbearing and domineering and the defeated and dejected mother is a tragic character.
They've not found the humour in this show.
Alongside the domestic abuse, the other characters are mere stereotypes. Has comedy not moved on since the 80s?
The Turning (2020)
Poor writing and uninspiring direction
Lost me (and probably thousands of other teachers) 5 minutes in when she announces, "I love teaching, but I want to make a difference". Erm, isn't that one of the many reasons for teachers to get into the profession? Ridiculous and thoughtless scriptwriting.
The Dinner Party (2020)
Dull, dull, dull
How this ever got the green light to be filmed is beyond me. And I can only think that the people giving it 9 or 10 are either cast or crew, or get off on the naked woman.
I mean they spend 10 minutes playing cards to establish character, which we've already deduced from the dialogue and characterisation, it doesn't need such a crude reassurance - audiences are not stupid.
They also spend 15 minutes talking about the plot of operas to set up subplots.
I am open to watching all kinds of films, but this is dreadful. In fact, I'd go so far as to say, it's the worse film I've ever seen.
Await Further Instructions (2018)
Silly, amateurish and utterly ridiculous
Although I watch about 10 films a week and I'm a massive horror fan, I don't usually write reviews. However, after watching this terrible film, I felt compelled to leave a review and prevent others from wasting an hour and a half of their life.
The script is really weak, with poor dialogue and inconsistencies throughout, for example, since when has 3 out of 6 been the majority? Or how does Nick know where his mum and dad keep the axe when he hasn't been there for over 3 years?
However, the performances are equally as bad, especially Holly Weston who plays Kate, her performance wouldn't be out of place in a primary school pantomime; she truly is awful.
I get where they are going with the whole idea that TV is such a massive influence on our lives and how we are manipulated and brainwashed by it, however, it really doesn't develop this concept with any clarity or imagination. Adding to this, the finale is silly and laughable.
Whoever is reponsible for continuity in this film, deserves to never work again, it's appalling throughout. Scott's t-shirt changes 3 times in one scene - just after he speaks to the dad upstairs. Plus, why would they bleach their bodies after thinking they have been contaminated and then put the same clothes back on? It's laughable. The whole film is a complete joke. Anyone that enjoys the film needs to re-evaluate their love and understanding of horror.