Theresa Stuckey

I knew I would like this movie when I saw the trailer. I'd been waiting to rent it, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait! It's not the best horror movie out there, but it was refreshingly entertaining. They gave the perfect amount of backstory, without slowing the progression of the main plot. *Possible spoilers ahead* We got to learn about each character through the Tarot reading scene, which cleverly foreshadowed each of their fates. We saw them each face their demons. The character's personality quirks and flaws played a significant role in their ultimate demise. Some, however, tried to alter their destiny. Without revealing what happened, I will say that the movie, in my opinion, reached a satisfying conclusion. This film has an interesting plot, relatable characters, and it IS scary, which is the whole point! I'd recommend that anyone who is curious about it to give it a watch. I don't believe you'll be disappointed.

I liked it up until the 3rd season. The events of season 3 really just make me very frustrated. I don't want to include any spoilers, but I feel it would have been better if they had taken the show in a different direction after the 2nd season. Or maybe they could've spent less time on the whole "everyone drank the kool-aid" storyline and focused more on the actual dome. That last season felt rushed, like they had to figure it all out last minute. It honestly felt like it all began to fall apart after what happened in the cave during the 2nd season. They kind of painted themselves into a corner. It had so much potential. It wasn't horrible, but wasn't amazing, either. I disagree with some of the other reviews complaining about the cast. I'm actually giving 4 stars instead of 3 because the cast did a surprisingly good job in spite of the ridiculous writing.

I've never read The Sandman comics, but I became interested in this show after watching the trailer on Netflix. It did NOT disappoint! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this show and getting to know the characters, especially the dreams, nightmares, and of course, Morpheus himself! Tom Sturridge did an amazing job convincing me that he is a supreme being that has dominion over the dream realm. I binged all eleven episodes in just a few days. I'm already fiending for more of this show. I hope it doesn't take too long to come out with another season! I liked the fact that each episode had it's own story and agenda, like a mini movie, while still forming parts of the larger plot. I think the cast did a magnificent job. I'm ecstatic that this show was renewed for a second season, as I believe it is well-deserved. In the second season, I want to learn more about Morpheus, so I hope they focus on him a little more, and his family. I'm very intrigued by The Endless family and can't wait to see how their story unfolds! I recommend this show to anyone who is into fantasy, the Sandman comics, supernatural thrillers/drama, or just wants a new show to binge in general. Seriously, give this show a chance, I can't imagine anyone not being entertained by this series. And if you watch this show, and you like it, PLEASE give it a thumbs up on Netflix and leave a positive review on Google. The Sandman series needs you to show your support, it definitely has mine!

I guess I'm lucky that I've never read the books, because I had nothing to base my opinion of this movie on. I really didn't have any expectations of this movie, at first. During the first few minutes I wasn't too impressed, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance with an open mind and very little preconceived notions. I genuinely enjoyed the movie. The awkwardness was wonderful; the slight clunking of the plot was almost disengaging, but the strong acting pulled each scene up by the bootstraps. I found the dialogue refreshingly unique, the characters unpredictable, yet familiar. The film was reminiscent of a pie containing the hand of Tim Burton, which is of course a good thing. Perhaps the movie was expected to live beyond it's means, but I found it well within it's limitations. John C Reilly deserved this opportunity to display his capability to perform in non-comedic realms. He fulfilled his role outstandingly! The lead actor, while obviously inexperienced, assisted in carrying the movie satisfactorily. His inexperience merely lended to his character's slightly timid personality. The supporting roles, though some were filled by big names, served the function they were meant to. All of the small characters contributed exactly what they needed to, enough to make the movie much more interesting! However, in my opinion, William Dafoe should have had a larger slice of the pie. Overall, I adore this movie for what it is: a loose adaptation of a series of books, all crammed into a single movie. It has a little bit of everything (romance, action, comedy, thrill, and fantasy). I feel they did an amazing job. The only downfall is the ending, and that's because they set up for sequels, but weren't able to follow through. I hope someday, someone will decide to create the sequel, and bring new life to the Vampire's Assistant. EDIT: After reading more of these reviews I had to add a little side note. I don't understand why it matters that much if the movie isn't exactly like the books. I don't even see the need for the movie to be much like the book at all. Sure, the directors/producers/writers may have shot themselves in the foot by not allowing room for the sequels. They may have tried to fit way too much content into one film, since there are quite a few of these books. But why does it matter if a certain instance from the book occurred in a different way, or in a different room than the movie? This movie is only BASED upon the books, not copied and pasted. Book to movie adaptations are very tricky, and some things may need to be tweaked in order for a film to be made. I've never read the books, and I probably won't. I have, however, read books and then watched the movies based on them plenty of times. I don't needlessly compare the book and the movie because they're two totally different mediums. My one criticism about this movie is it shouldn't have been a movie at all. It should have been a series, with seasons and episodes. They could have done a lot more and their budget could have been streamlined. But that's not what happened, so I'll just appreciate it for what it is. If you're considering watching this movie, then give it a chance. Don't allow reviews to set your expectations. Better yet, watch it with an open mind and completely void of any expectation. Even if you've read the books, try to see the movie for what it is: a film that is LOOSELY based on a book series. I apologize if this review comes across as defensive, or rude. I'm honestly not trying to be that way, I'm just saying I think it's a decent film that deserves better reviews.