Fh Cheung

Would have been more effective if each section is trimmed down to 18 minutes to dovetail “reality” and with an added segment for each of the b52 pilots alone and defence secretary alone. Then the whole movie could tautly finish within 90 minutes, leaving plenty sobering afterthoughts. It now strangely feels half finished

Some slick imagery. A somewhat low voltage Homage to the classic akira

Not much to like, apart from the icy room, which does feel “cool”.

Cheesy, predictable, totally but it did deliver a few good harmless laughs

Too long and tiring. The relationship between Crease and Pita takes on a weird, almost unsavoury vibe which is hard to put a finger on, but which lingers. And the jolty camera work with too many flashes and slow mo doesn’t help either. Such a disappointment as a work of Tony Scott, and a waste of all the serious acting by the cast.

One of those rare finds, where the audience can’t tell from one sequence how the next will go. Every character is unique, with their own story told and directed and acted in the most economical yet affecting way. Cage is just great, but so is everyone else, from his young buyer, his father, to Cage’s baker and once young trainee (Finway) , and the owner of the beautiful cemetery. One plot line I don’t quite get is Edgar’s, and the fight club he runs. But for that it would have been a five stars for me. Cinematography is exquisite.

It’d be a 2.5 if I can have it. Cage is great, making great use of his talents - his expressive and nuanced look and voice. Directing I’m not so keen on. His relationships with everyone else - friend, father, sister, wife, and mother who has not uttered any meaningful sound or look throughout, even his son - feel plasticky. His son’s and Abb’s dialogues sound like uttered by a robotic adult. The taking of a pair of rabbits in one of the last scene feels awkward and unnecessary. The saving grace is that the prophecy turns out true - no saving of the world as one knows it.

The story premise is just too silly and naive, for audience to emotionally engage. Couldn't hold a candle to the “Silk” when it comes to English legal drama. Lead actor had a comedian vibe. Would like to see him in something fun

One can’t see the point of the story. The tone and pace are all wrong. One senses no chemistry between the couple or warmth among Takako’s family. Almost seems like written and directed by AI. What a disappointment

Heart warming series about a neigh good delving into many themes with surprising depth: parenthood, neighbourhoods, living just slightly above poverty line, strong friendships, puppy and old love, studying for exams, student movements, coping with constant daily stresses, ending with empty nests, and even menopause and retirement. If only it could cut back on the many many puppy love refrains, and expands more on the other more thought provoking themes, it would have been a five-star for me. One very odd device is the supposed making of a documentary featuring two of the leads in their 40’s. This is littered over some but not all episodes, adds nothing to the drama. Using voice over from multiple leads also serves to dilute rather than augment the viewing experience. Otherwise a genuinely enjoyable show - full of laughs and tears.