just watch it!

it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

The Strain This show succeeds in grabbing the audiences attention with a very good first episode. Directed by co creator the Oscar winning Guillermo del Toro. The Strain has hints of Blade II sprinkled throughout. That too was helmed by the same legendary director. The Strain is much more than just The Walking Dead but with vampires. This show has an interesting backstory and mythology that gives it a real depth. The Strain centres around the outbreak of a mysterious viral infection that shows the hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism. As the story unfolds Epheaim Goodweather a Doctor for the Centre of disease control played by Corey Stoll battles to save the people of New York from the outbreak. As his task grows too big for he and his team to control he meets eccentric pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian played by the great David Bradley. It turns out that this old timer has been battling to stop the bloodsuckers for most of his life.The Strain develops slowly over its first season keeping the audience invested. This is down to good creative writing and some interesting if larger than life characters. Kevin Durand as Rat catcher Vasilly Fet is perhaps the standout of all the cast. He like Goodweather are reluctant heroes. Over The Strain's four seasons many characters come and go but it is these three characters that steer the show. There's a good dose of action, horror and humour to keep fans coming back for more. Like The Walking Dead the story bounces back and forth in time but it never becomes muddled or confusing. Unlike The Walking Dead which many a time baffled the viewer to what was going on. Particularly if you left long time periods between watching each episodes.The Strain does suffer from some silly inconsistencies. A good example being in season four when evil vampire henchman Eichorst turns up in the forest to confront a group of men. He then demands that one of them drive him to the rest of the group so he can stop them. Why does the sucker need a lift? He somehow just managed to appear out of nowhere in the forest! Another example being the finale of season three when Goodweather's son Zach (Whiney little git) sets off a nuke which destroys much of the city. Miraculously none of the main characters get vaporised. There's plenty of silliness to accompany the good but overall this is a fully enjoyable show. The Strain looks fantastic with Del Torro's style splashed all over the screen. His trademark use of colour and lighting is evident throughout. Special effects and makeup are very good. As are practical effects which elevate the elements of gore.I recommend you check this show out and allow it to step out of The Walking Dead's shadow. In many ways it's a much better show. With a run of only four seasons it doesn't outstay it's welcome either.

But this kid has got them beat hands down! I like the show overall and he's the only part of the show I could do without.

I can forgive plot holes most of the time, but I've never seen a show have so many before. It's constant plot holes. I'm trying to ignore them and turn my brain off, but the plot holes are so obvious. I'm not looking for plot holes, but they're literally all up in my face constantly. It's kind of funny actually. There is nothing epic here, it's just mediocre vampire killing fun. Yes, I used the word fun. It's entertaining, but my god, I've never seen this type of plot hole action before.

I love American TV. From the 1950's Sgt Bilko to Breaking Bad. American comedies and dramas are arguably the best in the world. Recently that reputation has been cemented by the likes of 24, Breaking Bad, The Wire, West Wing, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Stranger Things and The Strain.I watched Series 1 & 2 DVD Boxset of the Strain and was blown away. The acting, the production values are first class. It combines good story telling with on-the-edge-of-the-seat action. These are not cardboard stock characters but well developed characters that you root for in each episode. OK there are some plot holes that could have done better but this fantastic and looking forward to watch the rest of the series.