therealjaysmoke

I was so looking forward to this sequel. I loved the first one, it actually moved me to tears and the chemistry between Dave and the cast was natural and beautiful. I can't say the same thing for this one. It just didn't have it. The acting wasn't there. Most of the cast where either too stiff or over emotional like Oliver. The only moments I actually felt some sort of emotion was when he visited the victims, aside that, couldn't really find any moment that moved me.

It's not a bad movie and it's not a good movie either. It's just in the middle. I'll say, it's a forgettable movie. I'll rather watch the first one again than this.

I know some people will argue that there's a deeper meaning behind choosing a monkey instead of a human, but honestly, I think it did more harm than good. The character just didn't fit. The expressions, behavior, and overall presence felt completely out of place. It's like the people in the movie were interacting with a human, but we, the audience, were seeing a monkey-creating this weird disconnect. I mean, seriously, which girl would realistically give a monkey a blowjob? And this was just one of the many unlikely interactions between a monkey and human beings. It was just weird.

If they had used a real person, the story would have hit so much harder. We could have truly connected with the character, understood his struggles, and felt the depth of his journey.

Unfortunately, this just didn't work.

One of the biggest upsets in music history was the Milli Vanilli scandal. I always had a vague idea of what happened, but hearing it straight from the source and seeing it accurately depicted on the big screen was an eye-opener. Gosh, what a story.

From having nothing to reaching the very top, only to come crashing down to zero-all for what? The crazy thing is, if this had happened today, they probably could've gotten away with it, and we, the fans, wouldn't care whether they were the ones singing or not. The real issue was the lie and how many people they misled. That's what truly frustrated their fans.

There are two projects out now:

1. A documentary featuring Fabrice (the only surviving member), where he tells the real story.

2. A biopic that closely follows his account but adds extra layers to the narrative.

Both were beautifully done, and the acting in the biopic was top-tier. Everyone played their roles so well, and the editing was on point. I especially loved Matthias Schweighöfer as Frank Farian-he embodied that role perfectly.

I'm sure many of my Gen Z and Gen A readers might not even know this group, but I highly recommend checking it out. It's a wild, unforgettable chapter in music history.