Junel Aguirre-Castillo

Carrie Cracknell's version of Persuasion is so delectable! It has all the angst and longing that Jane Austen intended but having the main character speak to the audience in these brief monologues drew me in to feel even deeper. Period pieces can feel stodgy or boring but this is NOT the case here. The music, the cinematography, the writing with all the digs and the humor were all on point to draw a younger generation to read or at least watch more of Jane Austen's work. Dakota Johnson was so amazing in this. I love how she plays her character so well. She was witty, funny, lovable and intelligent. Her chemistry with both men were so palpable. I love how Cosmo, who plays Captain Wentworth, softly commandeered the screen. His character's angst for Anne was brilliantly displayed all over his eyes, his face, his being and his words. It was so exquisite to watch and to feel. This movie reminds us that life is short and to speak our minds freely to give us the best chance at happiness and love.

I never watched the original Fantasy Island. This version is beautiful. I finished the 7 episodes in two days. It instantly got me hooked. The hope, the possibilities and the choices we make in our live, make our lives. It was so nice to get soaked into the different possibilities and to live out fantasies vicariously through other people. My top 3 episodes were the first one, what a love story. It made me cry. Then I loved the episode with the Cuban daughter went back in time to see her grandfather make decisions and how stories may not be what they said. I also loved the Melrose Place Reunion episode! The storylines are relatable, poignant and emotional. Bravo to the writers, actors and the directors! This is wonderful!

Love this show. I had my husband look at the first two episodes with me (after I already saw it) and he's also hooked! The Cuban family dynamic portrayed is so fun and amazing! Miami as a backdrop makes us want to visit ASAP. The casting is amazing! Lisa Vidal is amazing as the Cuban mama. Their relationship as husband and wife is so inspiring. Nathalie Kelley is stunning as usual. She is so charming and lovely. We've followed her since her Fast and Furious days and she is an amazing actress. Beautiful in and out! Bravo ABC for this amazing new show!