Martha Woodworth

Loved the opening scenes. What a good idea...I thought. Then the "love interest" came along and I got bored. It veered off-track and I was left wondering why it became a cliche when it was so good starting out; the nerdy guy who discovers he can "play" a hitman. That is a fantastic idea, but sadly, it devolved and gave way too much attention to the girlfriend angle. It's as if the writers/director/producers didn't believe in their original, hilarious concept and abandoned it for something far more common. Too bad. They had a massive, lasting hit on their hands, but turned what could have been a uniquely delicious, gourmet meal into a hamburger.

Couldn't wait to see it. Couldn't wait to stop watching it, so halfway through I didn't finish this extremely dull film because I fell asleep!! I adore the two stars, but they really should not have taken on this yawning project. I was sure it was going to be sexy to the max...but it wasn't. For some reason, they just didn't mix well together, like a bloody Mary with pineapple juice. You can't wait to taste it, and then find yourself leaning over the sink spitting it out. OK,OK, I suppose that's going too far. Wait. NO. It's worse than that, lol. I just pray there's not a sequel to this mistake. And my sincere apologies to dear Salma and Channing. They really are two of the best film stars ever. (I saw you at China A Go Go in Henderson having lunch one day, Channing, and it was a thrilling experience I will treasure forever. I thought of snapping a photo to prove it to my friends, but you were sitting in the booth directly across from me. I felt like Big Daddy Leo (YT shorts) looking at my film crush. We were all alone - it was an early lunch. You were dressed in basic trucker's clothes. You smiled and waved. I was too shy to wave back. You left first. Sigh. When you came in, the place was empty. When you left, several other diners had taken booths. After the door closed behind you, I got up from the table, shaking, and nearly fell to my knees. I backed out as I left, calling out "Did anyone just see Channing Tatum? Did anyone see Channing Tatum?" They looked at me like I was deranged. One woman yelled out "What? What? Who?" I looked everywhere, but you had left the lot. People listen to my story, but with no pictures, I'm sure they don't believe me. Or even care.

Had to leave in the middle of the first episode. It's not for me. I don't want to wait for what I can probably guess at anyway. I know she's probably really a cop on the run or investigating, or an FBI agent...whatever. Her daughter's a fantastic little actress. I think I've seen her somewhere else before??? She's got "attitude" - a sly, amusing way about her. It was a good character for her talent. I feel she will def go far, but frankly, I just couldn't seem to care what happened to anyone in this show, and that's kind of the litmus test for me wanting to stick with it...which I just can't do.

To be honest, what started out as an interesting, twisty thriller about adopted triplets and what might be a cloning experiment because a mishmash of crazy scenes that began to annoy me. I really wanted to like this, but it got way too loopy for me. After a while, I didn't care any more, and now I just want a story I can follow (and I like complicated scripts, but this one was just too unbelievable and crazy-making for me).

The first half of this film was outstanding. Some of the actors were experienced and wonderful, but the real stand-outs were Harry Styles and David Dawson. It's a good reminder of the terrible oppression of gay men (and women) in the seventies. It takes place in Brighton, the beach town south of London. A young policeman (Styles) finds himself sexually drawn to an art history curator and teacher (Dawson) and is so terrified of being outed that he marries his girlfriend. They have a long, bland marriage, and we first come upon them in middle age, when secrets are about to come out as well as resentments and regrets. It's beautiful, poignant and brutal in turns (especially when Dawson's character is arrested and put in prison simply for being gay). I found myself knowing exactly what was going to happen next, so I would say that, past the first third of the film, there are very few surprises, and in the end it turns slow and maudlin.

Do not miss this series if: you are a fan of Bill Pullman, perhaps the greatest living actor, and you love good storytelling that makes you want to binge like you're eating Ben & Jerry's and don't want to see the bottom of the carton. Bill is riveting in every episode. I have seen all four seasons now and will probably go back and start watching again. Some reviewers said this or that season was not up to par, but I absolutely adored each one, start to finish. I can't help wishing for a fifth season, but each one is so deep, so intricately produced and perfectly acted, I imagine everyone involved may be ready for a break. But: I hope not, lol. More, please!

Excellent storytellling. The main actress is brilliant in her role as a rookie Mumbai cop who is put into the role of prostitute in order to capture a smuggling kingpin. It's moody, has excellent background music that doesn't overpower the story, and a great feminist sensibility. They never let the heroine get soft or mushy, and even though I was disappointed and confused at the ending, I want to believe that she goes on to be even stronger in her values, her convictions, her growing self-esteem. She's a very "upright" character, so that the sexual aspects of the story don't really effect your feelings about her or what the screenwriters were trying to do, which was to keep you guessing. As a writer myself, I liked the ending. I could imagine it going more than one way. I hope they come back with a Season 2. It's very, very intriguing. Bravo!