Short Reviews 24Q4
Fourth Quarter 2024
Being a list of brief notes on other culture consumed over the this quarter of the year that I either abandoned or don’t feel needs a longer discussion.
Wolfs - Apple TV+. An interesting premise but quite a lot of padding for a really quite short film - the long chase on foot was just tedious and all the slow-mo was clearly just filler. Funny in parts, the leads are great but it just needed more actual story.
Ufologists - Amazon Prime. Multi-award winning comedy fails to fly. I assume that the premise was 'lets make a mock documentary about Ufologists in Cornwall but play it absolutely straight - because UFO nuts are just funny anyway, right?' No. Sad verging on cruel and definitely not funny
Moonflower Murders S1 - BBC iPlayer. (Abandoned) Tries way too hard. People love cosy murder mysteries and costume drama, lets do both at once using modern day as a frame narrative for a fictional murder, but here's the gimmick, we'll use the same actors, go to be great right? No. Stereotyped and rather staid. Not for me.
Joy - the Birth of IVF - Amazon Prime. This was a loving recreation of the 1970's, cars, haircuts and all, along with a really well told story of the first artificial insemination. Great acting, an important story, well done to all concerned.
Dr Who 2024 Christmas Special - BBC iPlayer. This was great, a lot of story packed in, never dull and surprisingly reflective (of the doctor). Both female supports were great, I loved the Mr Benn reference and it was a happy ending allround. Merry Christmas one and all!