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The Fall Guy follows the traditional cinema formula for success having cast a few great actors with a plot which sounds and seems fun especially when showcased in a 2 minute trailer. However, when the film is closer to 2 hours, concerns begin to emerge. Inevitably in the 2nd 3rd of The Fall Guy, a massive sub plot is introduced and explored but the issue with this is that the audience isn't particularly interested in it because it's clearly being used as a tool to flesh out the length of the film. Its also seems that the writers mustve felt the same way as countless unnecessary plotholes begin to form and any sense of realism slips away. I just cant wrap my head around some of the decisions the writers make and how they think an audience with an average or above iq could possibly approve of them. Unless of course the production process was rushed and that this was merely a cash grab but that i am unaware of.

Regardless, The Fall Guy as mentioned does have a few great actors in Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt who are always enjoyable to watch aswell as a massive Hollywood budget which allows the film to look and feel great at times. I enjoyed parts of the film and i have no doubt that most people can too. Yet the lazy writing cant be overlooked as it at times alienates anyone whos actually paying attention and not just watching for the fun of it.

The show begins and instantly presents a unique feeling with the LA 80s setting. It felt like the Narcos series but from a fresh set of perspectives. This alone had me onboard especially with a bright and ambitious protagonist, portrayed incredibly well. In fact the acting is fantastic 90% of the time, especially with leading characters. The plot begins and remains interesting for a number of seasons as we witness the growth of these characters in an evolving environment, however, As the plot unfolds, eventually things are essentially too good to be true and actions just happen in order to create drama going forward. Sadly, it feels as if these plot moments were made to prolong the serie as opposed to better it and i think this only hurts the show as much of the series will likely be forgotten by a lot of viewers come the ending. The ending however, will not be forgotten. Its safe to say that whats provided is not one that the viewer wants but one that had been brewing for a while and also one that contains meaning. However, personally i'm tired of this genre of ending as it has become almost cliche. Ive seen it too many times for it to hit me like it did the first time (in a 10/10 which i wont state to avoid spoilers). It just leaves me as consumer unsatisfied, feeling as if i deserve better. 8.4/10.

The Killer showcases a different, almost more "realistic" form of assassin in a world where John Wick and James Bond exists. I appreciate the moments where the character exists within his own head. It is only logical that an assassin would suffer from intense anxiety. However, the film suffers a Netflix death. Im not entirely sure why but it doesnt feel in-depth and of a high standard, its as if Netflix provided enough budget to have the film appear presentable at surface without enough to fuel the rest. Perhaps it just lacks originality. Its a conglomeration of concepts we've seen before and it doesnt accentuate any specific idea to its fullest. If you want a film about a killer on the run, you raise the intensity and provide the sense that that character is being followed. We only get this for a 5 minute period until that idea is flipped on its head. There's absolutely no thrilling sense in the Killer as it's just too slow and lacks any actual attempt at being a thriller. Yet the slowed moments within the film are at times used well. We see the "protagonist" analysing locations to prepare for his kill. Yet there is no commentary over these sections relating to details and so the viewer has to use there imagination with no insight.

I have played the Hitman games which at a rough description fits the premise of the film quite well. Yet the film simply lacks creativity in comparison. Theres no "fun", its bleak at times and boring throughout. I had the patience to sit through it but i didnt want to be there by the end. Michael Fassbender puts in a strong performance but no other character has remotely enough time to become convincing in their roles. Once again its logical that an assassin would be a lone worker but then hes got a second life with a woman who he still remains the same character with. We dont get to see another side to Fassbender's killer but is that just the reality of an assassin? I just feel that Netflix is attempting to appease to this "sigma" form of character following the success of their Jeffrey Dahmer serie. This kind of character only works well rarely as becoming used to it removes its uniqueness and i feel as if that has been lost.