breckstewart
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I have to say first that I really admire Christopher Lee and his acting was always top notch. But I have to admit I am very disappointed in this documentary. That is nothing against the man at all but the stylistic choices made in this production left me cold.
I admit not knowing too much about the man and was excited to discover more of his life and the great body of work he left behind. But sadly, instead of showing us the actor in archive footage, they had this weird animation and a puppet with string narrated by Peter Serafinowicz. And although he did a fair job, I felt like it took away from the subject at hand.
I wanted to see Christopher in every way possible through archive footage in candid and professional settings. And we certainly saw a little bit but instead of showing us clips of his many movies and various interviews, we would mostly have people talking about him.
Of course, talking heads are a necessary part of any documentary but in this instance I feel like they overshadowed the man instead of honoring him. If we had seen more of the actor I wouldn't have minded as much.
But to me, this felt like he had a secondary part in his own life story. I just didn't care for the puppet at all and still feel like I don't know enough about one of the greatest actor we've ever had.
I admit not knowing too much about the man and was excited to discover more of his life and the great body of work he left behind. But sadly, instead of showing us the actor in archive footage, they had this weird animation and a puppet with string narrated by Peter Serafinowicz. And although he did a fair job, I felt like it took away from the subject at hand.
I wanted to see Christopher in every way possible through archive footage in candid and professional settings. And we certainly saw a little bit but instead of showing us clips of his many movies and various interviews, we would mostly have people talking about him.
Of course, talking heads are a necessary part of any documentary but in this instance I feel like they overshadowed the man instead of honoring him. If we had seen more of the actor I wouldn't have minded as much.
But to me, this felt like he had a secondary part in his own life story. I just didn't care for the puppet at all and still feel like I don't know enough about one of the greatest actor we've ever had.
I must say this is a very pleasant surprise and I understand why this show has such a high rating. I am a huge lover of reality shows in general and watch as many as possible. Even though I love me some Housewives, this is such a relief to watch a show that is not based on high drama and endless conflicts.
I wasn't too familiar with Tyler Cameron because I didn't really watch his season of The Bachelorette even though I had heard of him. So I wasn't quite sure what I would get but I like shows about renovations in general so I gave it a try. From the first episode I was hooked.
What I love about it the most is the fact that what unfolds is never based on excessive drinking, screaming matches, convoluted misunderstandings or violent confrontations. We get to experience Tyler and his posse trying to get his renovation business off the ground with issues that you would normally expect from any venture in construction and renovation.
The guy is good looking, charming and I felt myself rooting for his success. His friends and family are all delightfully real without any extreme behavior you could expect from the average reality show. I think this one has a chance to last for a long while and it's up to Tyler to keep it going.
The show is well balanced as we get to see the process to the big reveal which is of course the payoff and I found it very satisfying. The only people who might not like this would be those who like their reality more on the dramatic side but to me, this type of show is a lot more up my alley.
Very well done and please, give us more of this type of drama-free, casual reality show where we can sit back and enjoy the view without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. I watched season 1 in 2 days so I can safely state that I enjoyed myself tremendously. Give it a try, I'm sure you won't regret it.
I wasn't too familiar with Tyler Cameron because I didn't really watch his season of The Bachelorette even though I had heard of him. So I wasn't quite sure what I would get but I like shows about renovations in general so I gave it a try. From the first episode I was hooked.
What I love about it the most is the fact that what unfolds is never based on excessive drinking, screaming matches, convoluted misunderstandings or violent confrontations. We get to experience Tyler and his posse trying to get his renovation business off the ground with issues that you would normally expect from any venture in construction and renovation.
The guy is good looking, charming and I felt myself rooting for his success. His friends and family are all delightfully real without any extreme behavior you could expect from the average reality show. I think this one has a chance to last for a long while and it's up to Tyler to keep it going.
The show is well balanced as we get to see the process to the big reveal which is of course the payoff and I found it very satisfying. The only people who might not like this would be those who like their reality more on the dramatic side but to me, this type of show is a lot more up my alley.
Very well done and please, give us more of this type of drama-free, casual reality show where we can sit back and enjoy the view without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. I watched season 1 in 2 days so I can safely state that I enjoyed myself tremendously. Give it a try, I'm sure you won't regret it.
I must say, this one took me by surprise. Although a big fan of most reality shows including The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I often feel like drama in general, although necessary to spruce up the action, has taken a turn to become toxic and highly flammable in many cases. The whole Housewives franchise is a perfect example of drama going too far and although most people might prefer a high level of conflict, to me less is more.
And this show is a perfect case of that philosophy where human interactions can supply plenty of frictions without resorting to extreme behavior. Although it might seem rather tame on that level, to me this feels wonderful to watch the opulent homes and see how the different personalities interact.
I have seen Alexia, Farrah, Sophia and of course Mauricio evolve over the course of Housewives of Beverly Hills but they were never really at the center of the action and it's refreshing to see them in their workplace doing their thing. Some might criticise by implying that nepotism is strong here but isn't this how our world works? I for one am not bothered at all and find it perfectly acceptable that Mauricio would favor his daughters while still being fair to the other agents.
I also like pretty much everyone in the cast because their interactions never feel forced or contrived. Many criticize reality shows in general for their tendencies to fabricate situations that don't feel natural and only meant to fan the flames. You got the villain, the doormat and the lunatic, mix and match while it explodes.
Here we get a much tamer form of drama but it feels more natural and organic. No alcohol induced bendor or screaming matches in sight, only natural frustations and disagreements you would expect in anyone's life. And that to me is very refreshing as I must admit I enjoyed this one a whole lot more than I thought possible.
This is also the kind of show I personally find to be totally rewatchable. If you like your drama on the torrid and toxic side, you might find this totally bland but personally, I have enjoyed watching tremendously and will continue to do so. This one is a gem in my book for sure.
And this show is a perfect case of that philosophy where human interactions can supply plenty of frictions without resorting to extreme behavior. Although it might seem rather tame on that level, to me this feels wonderful to watch the opulent homes and see how the different personalities interact.
I have seen Alexia, Farrah, Sophia and of course Mauricio evolve over the course of Housewives of Beverly Hills but they were never really at the center of the action and it's refreshing to see them in their workplace doing their thing. Some might criticise by implying that nepotism is strong here but isn't this how our world works? I for one am not bothered at all and find it perfectly acceptable that Mauricio would favor his daughters while still being fair to the other agents.
I also like pretty much everyone in the cast because their interactions never feel forced or contrived. Many criticize reality shows in general for their tendencies to fabricate situations that don't feel natural and only meant to fan the flames. You got the villain, the doormat and the lunatic, mix and match while it explodes.
Here we get a much tamer form of drama but it feels more natural and organic. No alcohol induced bendor or screaming matches in sight, only natural frustations and disagreements you would expect in anyone's life. And that to me is very refreshing as I must admit I enjoyed this one a whole lot more than I thought possible.
This is also the kind of show I personally find to be totally rewatchable. If you like your drama on the torrid and toxic side, you might find this totally bland but personally, I have enjoyed watching tremendously and will continue to do so. This one is a gem in my book for sure.