Manie Yazdani

This was absolutely one of the movies of all time. The cast were present, the story was written, and it was shot on a professional camera (or several). Honestly, I don't know what to make of this movie. I can't say any of the cast, story or direction of the movie put a foot wrong, but they didn't necessarily put a foot right either. We follow the main protagonist of the movie, What's Her Face (of course I know her name is Laura, but she's just that forgettable), fresh off a cancer treatment and an unceremonious dumping by her exaggerated douche of a boyfriend, finding out that the monster under her bed - affectionately named Monster - is asking her to move out of her house so he can live by himself. Hijinks ensue. The cast were... alright I suppose. Credit to the main actress Melissa Barrera, she plays the part of struggling theater actress perfectly. The downside to that is that she feels superficially emotional the whole movie, like a theater actress should, but not when she's off the stage. Another highlight of the movie was Tommy Dewey, who plays the monster. I actually kind of enjoyed his acting, bringing a sort of Ryan Reynolds comedic energy to the character, but the chemistry between the two protagonists was uninspired to say the least, but that may just be the heavy makeup of the Monster hiding his true emotions from coming through. There were so many routes the story of this movie could take, which were much more exciting to think about than were the story actually went. The second half of the movie was a notable downfall from the intrigue and wonder of the first half, which led to a state of mild whiplash. All in all, I believe this story had the potential to be a great movie, but the direction it took, and with no real help from the cast, it settled down to an "interesting" in the end, and started fermenting down into a "meh" the longer I thought about what I had just watched.

Normally I wouldn't write a review on this show but as of late I feel like I have to so it doesn'tget canceled. I'll try to keep this short and sweet; mostly because I'll probably spoil something if I talk too much. This show is a joy. Makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you laugh cry. This sitcom's premise, whie not original (adapted from the UK version) is unique and does its own thing, the comedy is lighthearted and quippy, and the ghosts and the living are likeable and well written characters. Well worth the watch, and well worth the binge (as I have). But probably not the best sitcom you will ever see. 4/5

I love this show, don't get me wrong. This story of seemingly random people having superpowers is exciting and engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat... in the first season. The first season, with the story of Peter Petrelli, Chloe Bennet, Hiro Nakamura and others discovering their powers and promptly saving the world with them is really engaging, but the writing gets sloppy after that. Supporting characters are forgotten, plot holes become more frequent, and it seems like the writers are trying a bit too hard to create good antagonists. It's still visually good though, so you'll probably enjoy it nonetheless.

The best tv series I have watched bar none. The direction is fantastic, the acting is world class, and the score is glorious. But the best thing about this series is the character development. I have never seen the like of it, and probably never will. I think this is one of if not the only series that the antagonists get equal if not more development than the protagonists. Every character is so sophisticated, intelligent, intriguing, I really don’t know how to describe them. The only series that you can’t hate a character. They have so many dimensions, faces that it is impossible to lock a feeling to a character. I have never seen such thing, especially in a world that thrives on one dimensional villains. If you haven’t watched the series, watch it.

This show is special. I have binge watched many shows in my day, but nothing comes even close to this. Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist was not something that I would normally watch. I would probably put it on my list of TV series I want to watch and then forget about it, but when I found out Skylar Astin stars in this (and he has an amazing voice), I went and gave it a try. This has changed my life for the better, and I'm not exaggerating. It has touched on topics that I have personally struggled with, it has given me hope, and inspiration, and some serious life advice. The writing is truly exquisite, the cast (most of whom are not professional singers) are amazing at everything, and the soundtrack is really something special. Jane Levy starring as the aspiring Zoey Clarke was the most beautiful portrayal of a character I have seen in a long, long time. She fits so well with the character that it really makes way to your heart. The thing that adds so much is that she's not a beautiful woman per se, nor is she particularly adorable (I'm not saying that she isn't, she's just special in her adorability) she's just herself. A nerdy girl with questionable dress code, and that's what makes her special. Skylar Astin as Max is really heartwarming because of how wholesome Max is portrayed. Alex Newell as Mo is really a sight for sore eyes as a gender fluid, and he (she?) is the heart and soul of the movie, someone who is like the audience in his view and commentary. But John Clarence Stewart as Simon is truly the mini cherry on top of the regular cherry on top of this sundae of awesomeness that is this show, with his character being funny, caring, charming and just someone you would love from the very first sight. The cinematography, the filming, the decoration and the wardrobe department of this show are also absolutely fantastic. How every scene is different in lighting and colour to fit in with the context, how vibrant it is in heartwarming and happy moments and how bland it seems in darker times, all the while focusing on the main character beautifully with the contrast of clothes. And finally, the music. The music is... special. It's so well done with how it exhibits the emotions in each person through music that you would feel it in your bones. I have cried several times while watching this show (and the last time I cried about a show was the finale of HIMYM). This show is not perfect (The logics about the songs is inconsistent at best). But it comes really close, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The most touching show I have ever seen.

This is one of the few movies that have become my absolute favorites, but that I will never watch again. This movie breaks my heart. It has levels of emotion I wasn't expecting from any movie, to be honest. I'm coming short on words to describe this movie. It's beautiful, and sad, and thoughtful, and heartwarming. The acting is very good by the main cast, but the stand out is Astrid Berges-Frisby with her amazing portrayal of the perfect girl. Dreamy and funny and caring. The story doesn't struggle in moving the plot forward, and it captivates you with some beautiful writing and some exquisite shots. Every scene is beautiful in multiple ways, keeping your eyes on the screen. But this movie is too much for me to handle a second time. It's the kind of movie that doesn't end badly, but it just sits differently than any other movie.

I just, can't. I can't describe this movie. It hurts to even talk about it.

The movie Trust is a beautiful tale of love, lust, and, as the title suggests, Trust. We follow the stunning Brooke Atwig, played by the even more stunning Victoria Justice. She is in a loving relationship with Owen Shore, a news anchor. This story shows us how miscommunication has really devastating consequences in a relationship. And while it certainly isn't a new topic, it is told splendidly. The chemistry between the cast is pretty good, but not perfect. The main drive of the story is "he wouldn't, would he?" And "she wouldn't, would she?" And the answer is not what you would normally expect. The beauty of this movie is in the scenes. Every frame seems beautiful, astonishing. Sometimes it's vibrant and neon like to show you the static around the cast, sometimes it's almost black and white, except for the colour that completely catches the eye, the colour that is in contrast to everything around it. It's like nothing exists anymore, except that thing. It's captivating. The acting of Victoria Justice in the role of Brooke is really what you would see from a real person, and that is amazing to watch. But the outstanding actor in this movie is Lucien Laviscount as Ansgar Doyle. He brings a sort of fire with him every time he's on screen, but the other side of his soul is what truly hooks you to this character. The score of this movie is good, but not great. It cleverly uses different genres of music to show different emotions on different people, but that's mostly what it does. Now, I'm not saying that you should watch the show, but I encourage you to do so.

This is not a rom-com you wanna miss. I'm not a big fan of rom-coms. I don't like the clichés and the corniness that comes with it. But I do like Anna Kendrick, and have kind of a crush on her. So I just thought I'd watch it and enjoy the absolute sweetness that is Anna Kendrick. I came for Anna Kendrick, but I stayed because of the story, the chemistry, the amazing flow and the ups and downs of it. It was such a sweet, beautiful, wholehearted show that kept me smiling all throughout the series, which I binged in one sitting. It just melted my heart. I actually compared it to "Life Sentence" starring Lucy Hale (which is also a beautiful series and has a special place in my heart) because both of them are just like smoothing something out slowly, and it just takes time to reach that happy ending from that deep place. They are both a tad bit corny (Life Sentence more than Love Life) but actually use that corniness to their advantage, being self aware about their comedy. Anna Kendrick is Amazing in her role as Darby Carter, finding her way through love and sorrow. The thing that sold the show to me was ultimately the brightest diamond in the amazing ring that is this show.

This is one of my favourite movies ever but I have to explain why I chose to give it 4 (4.5) stars instead of 5. -really minor spoilers ahead- This is one the greatest movies in my opinion. The plot goes smoothly, the chemistry between the cast is really good, and it shows some of the more devastating side effects of time travel. Johnny Weston, Sam Lerner and Allen Evangelista do a really good job of being a bit nerdy with slight awkwardness, and Sofia Black-D'Elia is outstanding as Jessie Pierce. The plot is amazing! It has romance, comedy, drama, thrills, everything in just the right spots. The jokes land effortlessly (if a bit corny), the slight awkwardness between David Raskin and Jessie Pierce in the beginning is believable, and the consequences of time travel are much more personal unlike most time travel movies. But, there are cons to this movie. The logic behind the groundhog day scene is... questionable, but because the same thing is used frequently throughout the movie, you could brush it off quite easily. And Some of the one-liners don't land quite well. But that's all that I'm even slightly complaining about. This movie is a must watch, and I'm already regretting my decision to give it 4 stars.