Sunday, June 29, 2014
The Last Ship Season 1 Episode 2: Welcome to Gitmo
5 second plot: Most crew members start to realize their loved ones are probably gone. The ship is on its way to Guantanamo to get supplies, fuel and all the stuff the scientists need to make a cure. Once they get there, they run into some unexpected survivors.
5 second review: The episode starts with a bunch of boring everyday cliches and lots of drama. Then it gets a little bit exciting but once they run into the Al Qaeda scum it's just ridiculous horseshit. I'm out.
IMDb score: 7,4/10
Our score: 2/10
The Leftovers Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot
5 second plot: Three years ago two percent of the earth's population vanished without a trace. This episode centers around a cop in a small town who doesn't seem to have lost anyone but still has a lot of trouble figuring everything out. His wife is in some strange cult, his son is doing something we don't know yet and his daughter feels the weight of the world on her shoulders. All the dogs that witnessed a disappearance went nuts. Oh, and J-Lo is also gone. And the Pope. And Gary Busey.
5 second review: We're left with more questions than we're getting answers. It's a little bit of that 'Lost-feeling' I must say. On top of the mystery it's quite dark and depressing.
IMDb score: 8,3/10
Our score: 8/10
True Blood Season 7 Episode 2: I Found You
5 second plot: There will be no help from outside so the town folks will have to fend for themselves. The town officials are trying to find the infected vamps before nightfall. The town people are rebelling against the officials. The infected vamps aren't all evil bloodsuckers. But they sure did kill a lot of people already. Pam finds Eric. He's not okay.
5 second review: I like the end-of-the-world atmosphere of this episode. Jason's pizza forensics is really funny. I really hate Tara's mom. Always have. She's such an annoying character. Alcide and Sookie might be a little bit too relaxed given the circumstances.
IMDb score: 7,2/10
Our score: 7/10
Friday, June 27, 2014
They Came Together is insane
5 second plot: Molly owns a sweet little candy shop. Joel works for a big candy company planning to destroy all competition. The two meet and, although they live in an opposite world, are very much alike. They connect and hook up. And then some crazy stuff happens.
5 second review: This movie feels as uncomfortable as it is funny. It also feels like there was too little material to fill a 90 minute movie. So when the jokes run dry, it's back to the simple romantic tale we've seen 100 times already. It's over the top, painful, ridiculous and a lot of fun (from time to time).
IMDb score: 6,7/10
Our score: 6/10
Transformers: Age of Extinction is extensive
5 second plot: Marky Mark is an inventor who accidentally finds (and activates) Optimus Prime. The world has turned against the Autobots and is sleeping with the enemy. So to speak. And that’s never a good idea. So now humanity faces its biggest threat yet and although the Autobots are sick of fighting for us ungrateful humans, they give it one last shot.
5 second review: This is the most hyperactive, over the top, action packed, pumped up Transformer movie to date. And that’s saying something. It might be just a tad too much, but since it’s so cool: who cares? Marky Mark is a really funny fast talking dad. I’m glad he doesn’t get killed. Because I could sense that they were thinking about offing him.
IMDb score: 6,3/10
Sunday, June 22, 2014
The Last Ship Season 1 Episode 1: Phase Six
5 second plot: The crew of a US military ship that has been on a test mission for the last 4 months without communications finds out that a virus is wiping out the entire global population. They also find out that they weren't really on a test mission but that they have a scientist on board who's doing research to find a cure for the deadly virus.
5 second review: I've almost had it with these viruses. But I have to admit I really liked this pilot. It's well orchestrated. The fight scenes are spectacular. And the mission feels real. But my main interest lies in what's going on on the main land. And we're not going to be going there anytime soon.
IMDb score: 8,2/10
Our score: 7,5/10
True Blood Season 7 Episode 1: Jesus Gonna Be Here
5 second plot: Infected vampires crash the party in Bon Temps. A lot of vamps and people are killed (or kidnapped as a snack for later on) including Tara. Sookie hears everyone blame her for the attack and flips out. Pam is searching for her maker. Uninfected vamps are trying to protect the humans in exchange for blood.
5 second review: There is a lot of dramatic boohoo stuff in this episode. But also a couple of steaming hot sexy scenes. It all doesn't seem to be as much fun anymore as it was in the beginning though. I think it's a good thing that this is the final season. Let's hope they can still catch us off guard from time to time.
IMDb score: 8/10
Our score: 6,5/10
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Season 4 is a short one
5 second plot: Jerry Seinfeld drives around with his buddies/heroes/soulmates Sarah Jessica Parker, George Wallace, Robert Klein, Aziz Ansari and Jon Stewart, occasionally has a bite to eat and drinks some coffee.
5 second review: I don't know what makes a 'season' a season in Jerry's eyes. I don't think he cares. All he cares about is stand up comedy. Everything else is not worth his time. I would say two out of these five episodes are loads of fun. There's one with good facts. And two episodes are pure time fillers. I wouldn't want to be in this show if I were a comedian. Too much pressure to perform before the big and critical Jerry Seinfeld.
IMDb score: 8,3/10
Our score: 7/10
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 76: Jennifer Lopez/Keenen Ivory Wayans
5 second plot: Tonight the show is broadcasting from the Universal Orlando Resort. Jimmy starts the show with clips of Brian Williams (the news anchor) edited to look like he's rapping. Then Jimmy and his sidekick buy the perfect Harry Potter wand. Jennifer Lopez is next to promote her new album A.K.A. And Keener Ivory Wayans pops in to talk about Last Comic Standing.
5 second review: The Roots must be the coolest band in showbiz, right? Jimmy is one hell of a performer, entertainer and seems to be a really nice guy. J-Lo did not look like the cover of her album at all. But I must say her performance is quite a blast.
IMDb score: not yet available on posting date
Our score: 7/10
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10: The Children
5 second plot: Stannis pops in to help the guys on The Wall and defeats the wildlings within 5 mts flat. Miss Targaryen locks up two of her dragons after they kill a child. Bran Stark arrives at his destination. Brienne accidentally finds Arya. But then loses her again. And Tyrion escapes. And sets some records straight.
5 second review: Why didn't the wildlings just walk around The Wall like Stannis? There were three dragons, right? The Three Eyed Raven looks a bit like Gandalf, no? What a great (nasty) fight between Brienne and The Hound. This episode is just filled with interesting questions and surprises. And great spectacle! Really amazing.
IMDb score: 9,7/10
Our score: 9/10
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