Live review:
Ok, so right off the bat this is gritty and no holds barred action. So that's a plus, I thought this might be a Nickelodeon level delivery rather than an assassin spy type movie.
Clearly, even a few minutes in, this is a stolen movie title grab for name recognition to fool people into the seat to watch. The plot is literally nothing to do with the movie. The vibe is entirely different. The movie was exciting and playful. Flirty even. But this episode, 26 minutes in....super dry and boring. It's taking a long time to say "yes arranged marriages are awkward".
There does not appear to be any chemistry so far with the cast. Neither character seems to have qualifications to be a spy. Maybe that will unfold over time...maybe? So drawn out....nothing inviting you to invest in the story or characters. A lot of complexly useless scripting. Over acted and stalled out scenes. Seems forced.
Is this a student production?
I'm now reflecting on the stolen title. If it wasn't the famous title form a spectacular movie that was adventurous and charming....there is zero chance I would still be watching this tv version.
Not sure why the filming feels very 1970's. Is it because it is filmed in the east coast? Trying to be artsy? Or will the next episode be 10 years in the future where they are actually are good at their job and have chemistry?
So much empty talking. But getting nowhere fast. It's like watching a really old movie. So slow.
Ok, the smallest semblance of a mission is this lame cake delivery that feels under helming....
Nope, they basically were terrorists without knowing they were. This show is so weird. It's like a show being called Star Wars, but it plays out like an episode of 'Mr. Robot'.
It's the oddest thing...the whole season looked like it dropped all at once, but to be honest, it's far from bingeworthy. I think I need another week before I can give another episode a chance. And if the Amazon ads kick in...IM OUT. That would be a deal breaker. This show is not worth seeing ads.
Ok, it ends with a long season ad to try to convince you it will get batter. Some better actors showing up. Tons of credits with Donald glover and his family. Idk. Maybe I'll watch one more before closing the chapter on this.
Ok, so right off the bat this is gritty and no holds barred action. So that's a plus, I thought this might be a Nickelodeon level delivery rather than an assassin spy type movie.
Clearly, even a few minutes in, this is a stolen movie title grab for name recognition to fool people into the seat to watch. The plot is literally nothing to do with the movie. The vibe is entirely different. The movie was exciting and playful. Flirty even. But this episode, 26 minutes in....super dry and boring. It's taking a long time to say "yes arranged marriages are awkward".
There does not appear to be any chemistry so far with the cast. Neither character seems to have qualifications to be a spy. Maybe that will unfold over time...maybe? So drawn out....nothing inviting you to invest in the story or characters. A lot of complexly useless scripting. Over acted and stalled out scenes. Seems forced.
Is this a student production?
I'm now reflecting on the stolen title. If it wasn't the famous title form a spectacular movie that was adventurous and charming....there is zero chance I would still be watching this tv version.
Not sure why the filming feels very 1970's. Is it because it is filmed in the east coast? Trying to be artsy? Or will the next episode be 10 years in the future where they are actually are good at their job and have chemistry?
So much empty talking. But getting nowhere fast. It's like watching a really old movie. So slow.
Ok, the smallest semblance of a mission is this lame cake delivery that feels under helming....
Nope, they basically were terrorists without knowing they were. This show is so weird. It's like a show being called Star Wars, but it plays out like an episode of 'Mr. Robot'.
It's the oddest thing...the whole season looked like it dropped all at once, but to be honest, it's far from bingeworthy. I think I need another week before I can give another episode a chance. And if the Amazon ads kick in...IM OUT. That would be a deal breaker. This show is not worth seeing ads.
Ok, it ends with a long season ad to try to convince you it will get batter. Some better actors showing up. Tons of credits with Donald glover and his family. Idk. Maybe I'll watch one more before closing the chapter on this.
