Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare
Cinematic Sommelier
4.8
Don’t say I didn’t warn you… it’s not all hidden gems when you wander past the known titles in a streaming service. This one was pretty, pretty… pretty bad. Funny in some parts, but not enough to overcome the crap factor. And not the right crappy to make it endearing, as some of these are. When you fall asleep watching it, it’s not because of the tryptophan in the Thanksgiving turkey.
9.1
Finally caved and got on the bandwagon. Well worth the all-day binge! Jason Sudeikis kills it as Ted, but has a stellar cast surrounding him that fire on all cylinders every episode. The quality of product here is other-worldly. Another home run for Apple TV+. A work of comedic art, blending wit with just the right amount of edginess and attitude. And inspiration… you’ll be ready to run through walls for coach when it’s all said and done. Whether you enjoy futbol/football/soccer or not, you’ll likely love this lovable lad Lasso. Bravo!
9.1
Razor sharp writing. Pushes the envelope in all the right ways. Wit for days. Canada kicking ass in the comedy department.
So many catchphrases… and Bonnie McMurray. *Fans Self*
Pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er. Can’t wait for next season!
7.5
Uh… this one hit a little too close to home. I laughed my ass off, but there was a strong sense of “yikes, this is a documentary.” Pure Mike Judge. Pure genius.
6.5
Meh…
If you enjoy the “Taken” franchise and Clint Eastwood’s recent politically-tinged thrillers, then you’ll enjoy this one. Subtlety and nuance definitely aren’t what you’re going to get here. A fairly ham-handed relationship that blossoms between the son and Liam, replacing the daughter he pushes away as the film progresses. I’ve seen worse, I’ve seen better.
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 