Daniel Holayter

I'm sorry, but unexplained phenomena for the sake of thrills has no merit. anyone could invent a story like this and leave it completely fractured. Oh people can read into it, invent theories, and maybe even King had an exact backstory in mind, BUT that doesn't change the fact that this loosely woven basket of grass will crumble into forgettable dust in no time. Oh and to any apologist that decide to claim 'I just didn't understand it' Nah I pretty much got all of it. And like I said: it's less satisfying to watch then an actual field of tall grass.

Some of the mix of eclectic clown action is unnecessary for the plot of the film, but regardless this movie is satisfying to watch. The stakes of Janken Pon aren't anywhere near as entertaining as poker usually, but the restrictions placed on the classic game of rock paper scissors here makes for a very entertaining ride as a man defeats a few of his own demons. It may not entertain in the typical over-sexxed adrenaline style hollywood usually juxtaposes with gambling, but it has it's own charm, and I was very pleasantly surprised by this film that I had guessed would be a flop. That being said though... there is a drawback in seeing uncompromisingly good characters, and this movie possesses one. Unsurprisingly enough people don't like to watch good characters, and at times I have to admit his style is that of a white wall. Which is why returning to my first paragraph, his clownish violent tendencies literally open the door for a variety of different counter character moments in any future installment that might be adapted from Nobuyuki Fukumoto's Kaiji. 5/5 might be too much, but I enjoyed this film more than I expected. I'm no critic so I'm allowed to rate it up if i want the movie to become more well known right?

I dont understand how critics have given this show even average ratings. Our cinematic world has grown obese on the fat of super hero, drama, and typical action. Few and far in between are budgets turned towards fantasy. Sci fi even jas higher traction these days. But at the turn of aug. 30th two great fantasy tales with a unique spirit have appeared. And I for one and very happy to see them. Carnival row may be a bit predictable at time, but it posseses artistic reflections of wondeful value. The take on the world of the fae is more true to the dark mythos of samhain lore than most modern portrayals allow, yet this show also brings this story to life alongside a holmes styled london aspect There are touches of familiarity in the world presented that blend so much folktale that I was entertained full through will the world building. From lovecraft to celtic tales and even greek myth many different worlds collide herein. And i know this show can become so much greater than it already is. So many tales could be told. Stories of the Pact nation, the comings of the new harsh reality of the burg, and etc. And there definately is room to grow. I loved the costuming, but at times some puck felt less believable. Some writing could have been improved with regards to a few side characters, but for the most part the characters were very believable. And to be honest i feel that any tv series needs to occasionally lighten the atmosphere with comedy. Carnival row does lighten the atmosphere from time to time with glimpses of the fae world, but for the most part it is somewhat claustraphobically stuffed into small segments of the world, i.e. the row. It very much has room to, and should grow. I loved this show. And i think with future seasons it will easily develop into something even more drawing. We need more stories like this.