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  Adolescence 2025

  ★★★★★ Watched 21 Mar 2025

  The ending of Episode 4. I’ve not ugly cried like that in years.

  Incredible series about such important subject matter.

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  Get Carter 2000

  ★★ Watched 17 Mar 2025

  Soulless American remake #631. It says a lot about how much difference good acting chops make when Michael Caine in the original was far more menacing and intimidating than all the brash, muscular and in your face-ness of Sylvester Stallone.

Popular reviews

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  Octopussy 1983

  ★★★★ Watched 09 Jul 2022

  As the first line of the theme song from “Octopussy” goes, “All I wanted was a sweet distraction for an hour or two.” That line sums this film up perfectly. It’s a load of fun, with Roger in top form in a very entertaining film. Such a shame it wasn’t Roger’s last, because it would have been a great way to bow out.

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  One Day 2024

  ½ Watched 08 Apr 2024

  I’m sorry but am I missing something here?? I am genuinely unable to comprehend how this series has garnered the hype and critical acclaim that it has.

  It’s not even remotely good in any aspect.

  Oh where do I begin?

  Firstly, neither of the lead characters have any redeeming qualities or traits which make them relatable or even in the least bit likeable. Dexter is a posh twat and Emma is an arsehole snob with an embarrassingly awful Yorkshire accent.…

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