anarchylife

This movie is admittedly a guilty pleasure of mine and having first seen this as a child in the 90s, rewatching it in 2022 as an adult clearly shows its plot holes, silliness, and obvious comedic charm. I definitely can see how people wouldn't rate it highly, but in my honest opinion, it still holds up as a comedy that entertains. Who doesn't love martial arts, surfing, and some outrageous scenes that get you laughing. Ernie Reyes Sr and Jr, Rob Schnedier, and Kelly Hu all made this movie that much better. I give it a nostalgic 7/10.

I really don't understand how Cusacks character ever got in a relationship in the first place, let alone enough to have a top 5 breakups. It's really hard to root for him when he consistently thinks only of himself instead of being a genuine and kind person who would be deserving of forgiveness. The film had its moments, but overall makes me feel like it's very overrated.

I can see some of the reviews being left in here are by those who wish to never see politics in the shows they view. That is understandable, if not a bit extreme, but in my view, it can be done tastefully and with class as it was in this episode. It fits with the story as opposed to existing in the episode for its own sake.

Politics aside, this episode was a wild ride. The progression with the characters and the use of the Elevator Game as the focus for this week's case was excellent. Not to spoil anything, but it was awesome the way the case was solved and the disappearances of the two youths was explained in a practical sense. I put myself in Ben's position at a certain scene in the episode, and it was a terrifying thought. I believe this show is doing a great job of building a bond between the audience and the characters as I felt invested in the outcomes and wellbeing of each of the main protagonists.