Mary Griffith

Terrible writing, acting, and storytelling. How did this make it on air? I had read comments saying it’s like a soap opera but good heavens, that’s insulting to soap operas.

Most of the cast is excellent but Jake Gyllenhaal is wooden and lacks any emotional depth. Seems his only way to show any feeling is to wrinkle his brow. I’ve come to believe he’s quite vapid in real life and that comes off on screen as well. Terrible choice to play the lead. Makes me remember how fantastic Harrison Ford was by comparison.

I had such high hopes for this film after reading the book. What a disappointment. It is a fascinating, gripping story but the movie is a bloated, ham-handed mess. Scenes that should be brief (or should’ve been left on the editor’s floor) drag on for so long I was rolling my eyes and looking at my watch.(E.g endless shots of the fire at William Hale’s farm, the jailhouse conversation between Ernest Burkhart and William Hale - far too long and entirely unrealistic) DeNiro’s Oklahoma accent is inconsistent and iffy. Bright spots: Lily Gladstone is marvelous. Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson were terrific (perhaps because their genuine southern-ness and authenticity shone through)

Tremendously touching one minute, uproariously funny the next. This show is fantastic. It explores messed up but loving relationships in a very authentic, beautifully written way. Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, and the rest of the cast are superb. Michael Cera’s character is on the spectrum (so am I) and his performance is stellar. Don’t miss this gem of a show.

Fabulous show. David Tennant is terrific as Phileas Fogg. I am enjoying this rollicking adventure tremendously.