One of the best films i have seen
... View MoreAlthough I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
... View MoreA film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
... View MoreThe plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
... View MoreSometimes TV shows are like relationships. They are exciting in the beginning, you eagerly await the next episode and you can't stop thinking about them. Season 6 of Orange is the New Black feels like the start of a breakup. And it's not us, it's them. OITNB is one of my favorite dramas of all time, right up there with Breaking Bad and The Wire. Some consider it a chick show but as a guy I loved it because the writing was superb, the casting was mostly spot-on and the stories were intriguing. The previous season, Season 5, was pretty good, but at times I would ask myself, "When are these women getting out of jail?" Most of their crimes were ones that would only seem to warrant a couple years in the slammer. But then Season 5 tried to mitigate that premise by unveiling a bizarre prison uprising in which a guard is murdered. The main characters are back for Season 6, and they are now in a maximum security prison as punishment for the uprising. But after one year, I had forgotten a lot of the subplots from Season 5, including which inmates had beef with which. New characters are introduced, including Mackenzie Phillips playing a drug-addicted prison thug. If anyone knows about her past, that role is not a stretch. Season 6 felt tedious at times. One vital element that makes the show work is the fact that although these women are prisoners, their back stories make you root for them. But some of them have become unbearable, such as Aleida (the former prisoner who is the mother of Dayanara). Now on the outside, she is struggling to get her children back from foster care. But she is totally unsympathetic. She curses people out at the drop of a hat and shows no humility. I also grew tired of the Piper-Alex romance. Also, here's a message for the show's producers: I understand that handling a large ensemble cast has its challenges, but sometimes characters disappear for a long time only to suddenly reappear in a scene like nothing happened. Yes, we notice. That being said, there was a lot I actually liked about Season 6. The writing is still fairly solid. Some of the storylines, such as a new wave of drug addiction and the guards starting a fantasy pool, were well constructed. The characters of Danielle Brooks (Taystee) and Adrienne C. Moore (Black Cindy) were often simply used for grandstanding and comic relief in previous seasons, but in Season 6 they go through serious challenges, and the two actresses showed they could pull off serious drama. Also, I liked how the season wrapped up. What was gearing up to be a bloody showdown took an intriguing turn. To sum up, I'm sympathetic to the producers because, honestly, how many shows are still at the top of their game after 6 seasons? Even Breaking Bad seemed to become a bit tired before they wrapped. But if there is to be a Season 7 of OITNB, there needs to be a serious intervention.
... View MoreSeason 6 is too boring for words. I hope it isn't renewed next Season. No reason to watch.
... View MoreSeason 1 had some great characters and the story was sucking me in. But as it went on it just became unbelievable nonsense the latest season is about absolutely nothing, combined with terrible acting. Skip this, and start Wentworth instead. Solid story with a plot all through each season, great acting. You will thank me
... View MoreIt was tiring to watch. This season contained more dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviour per episode than any previous one. It was like watching a cast of elementary school children in adult bodies. I lost track of how many times I thought, "grow up!" I found that I had a difficult time keeping track of all the characters, new and established, in the context of a new location...it was disorienting and really shook things up. For that reason, I felt frustrated, irritated, and stressed throughout the season until more than halfway through the final episode, when things finally began to resolve. Mind you, I binge-watched (not recommended for this season). Spoilers: I felt that the only good parts were the early releases, the wedding, and an unrealistic, though serendipitous, turn of mood near the end of the season finale when people finally stepped off the disasterous path they were on. But there was also a predictable travesty of justice that reminds one of what a pile of inequity the world continues to be. The entire season built up to that moment and the way it went was one of the worst letdowns I've ever experienced in entertainment. We can only hope for a "hail Mary" next season. Honestly, I kept thinking I'd be over this show by the time this season ended, but of course, as usual, they left enough unresolved stories and unanswered questions to keep true fans coming back, if they do.
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