So, Hollywood decided on making a film about Sonic the Hedgehog, a computer game from the 90's available on the Sega console systems such as the Master System and the Mega-Drive. Sonic was soo popular that he also had his own TV series, so I'm guessing, to rejuvenate this character and the franchise beyond gaming, (because they still make Sonic games), they decided to do this film and try and reap the benefits.
The first hurdle and problem was in the first trailer for this movie as it looked terrible. Sonic looked terrible, Jim Carrey didn't look that great or Iconic and the acting...well, it's a kids movie aimed at kids. I am glad they listened to the fans and have redesigned Sonic to change his look to the more known and classic look and it looks great. A much more accurate depiction. I think where the film falls down (in the trailer at least and not including the acting from Jim Carrey and/or dialogue) is at the beginning, we see Sonic's world. It looks GREAT! But he is in our world....Booooo!!!! Let Dr. Robotnik finds his way into Sonic's world and have him do what he does best in there. It just reminds me of the movie, Bumblebee, the first 5-10 minutes was excellent, Cybertron, then that was it. It should have been the entire movie. Should have been called Transformers: Bumblebee also, but at least this one is called Sonic the Hedgehog instead of Blue Speedster. Let's just hope it does well, as we need more computer game movies and them done right.
I doubt I'd see this as it doesn't really interest me personally, but maybe some more trailers may convince me. Bottom line. not really my thing.
Directed by Jeff Fowler and starring James Marsden and Jim Carrey
I can't say I've seen a lot of Paul Rudd movies or shows, but I do recognise him from films such as, Anchor Man...... And he is s very likeable guy. I wasn't bothered that they brought him into the Marvel Cinematic Universe at all and he plays Scott Lang well. The thing I like about him the most after discovering it, is that he has been trolling Conan O'Brian (the talk show guy) for years and there is a 6 and a half minute clip on YouTube that just gets funnier and funnier. So, knowing Paul as a funny guy, I thought a series with him in it would be equally the same.
Living with Yourself is a funny and bizarre show about a man, Miles (Paul Rudd) who is essentially up to his eyeballs in work, his marriage with Kate (Aisling Bea) seems to be breaking down due to various reasons, so he treats himself to a spa make-over to hopefully come out brand new, refreshed and full of a different type of energy and hopefully can navigate through life better with a different and more positive outlook on life (well maybe not all that but, come out feeling better, you know). However, the desired effects are not what happens as he is cloned.
The show has an interesting way of telling the story from different perspectives and gives you insight on the behaviours of Miles and his clone. The interactions are funny especially as Paul Rudd's mannerisms are great playing both characters. What is also great is due to these perspectives, it enables the viewer to relate to these different characters for different reasons and see what motivates them or life from their point of view. I mean we can all relate to wanting to have more of yourself to do more things at the same time, like "two heads are better than one", kinda….or is that just me?
There isn't much twists or turns in this show and because the show is only 25-30 minutes, the cliff-hangers made me wonder what was going to happen next and if there were any other twists. I was thinking in between shows (the Netflix 15 second intervals), "did he do this or did she do that?", "what happens when?". I was very curious and intrigued by the sheer plot of it all because there are points where you don't have a clue what is going on and whom is doing what and why.
This show might not appease everyone as it's not hilariously funny all the time, as there are small moments and bigger ones, but not necessarily a wet your pants, funny moments, but Paul Rudd definitely sales it. It is fun, grounded and very clever. And as this is a series and is cheaply made, I felt like the two Paul Rudd's were better than the two Will Smiths, unfortunately. His wife Kate (Aisling Bea) is also great in the show but the show is more about Miles and his clone and how they deal with things, not to say she is a side character but her role isn't as big as his although she does have an episode centred around her which was great.
What I will say is, how the series ended was just the biggest non-cliff-hanger, cliff-hanger I've seen in a TV history. It's not a cliff-hanger because well, that's it, right? That's how it ended. But then it is a cliff-hanger because, surely, is THAT IT!? It's hard to explain as the show is bizarre enough to take you on this ride in the first place only to end in such a way that leaves you either wanting more or you've definitely seen enough and don't want to see anymore. However, I want to see if there will be a second season. I mean, I thought about cloning myself afterwards.
Pronounced like "TIP" but with NO T......Ip! The master who trained Bruce Lee. If you are into Martial Arts and Kung Fu, then this is definitely for you. I remember watching the first one and it was as if I was watching Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon again or HERO, I loved it. Watching this trailer and seeing Donnie Yen reprise his role as the titular character is great and seeing even a glimpse of Bruce Lee in this was great. I'm a fan of Bruce Lee although I haven't seen his films but I love his Martial Arts and showmanship. I saw Ip Man 2 but didn't watch 3 because Mike Tyson was in it and it put me off the series/franchise, but seeing this again has brought me back. Maybe before this one is released, I will watch them all to catch myself up.
Directed by Wilson Yip and staring Donnie Yen and Scott Adkins
