The two shows I was excited about, but disappointed in are Feud (Capote vs. The Swans) and the TV series remake of the Angelina Jolie x Brad Pitt movie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I wanted to love both – Feud has an all-star cast of fabulous women, and while I found the acting strong, the storyline dragged, and I struggled to like or root for any of the characters. I so wanted to love this!
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the movie, is a favorite of mine for its action-packed portrayal of a couple of assassins in an unhappy marriage and I was thrilled to watch this remake, especially because Sharon Horgan, Sarah Paulson, and Parker Posey cameo, BUT – and this may be because I’m Gen X and not the target demographic - while Angie and Brad smoldered in the original, I detected zero to no chemistry between Maya Erskine and Donald Glover in the remake. More complaints: not enough death-defying action! Way too much talking!
I really like the Mr. and Mrs. Smith reboot but absolutely can see why it didn't work for you! I love the subversion of the original in that it's much more interested in and focused on the relationship and not so much on the Spy Stuff (and I love all the talking, lol). I agree that their chemistry is not as electric as it was in the movie version, but I also think that works here, since the two characters feel like deeply lonely people trying to figure it all out. I am also, admittedly, a millennial, and there is something distinctly millennial about the reboot.
I'm so glad you like it - I WISH I did! I think it's very millennial-focused - unlike the movie which was more about marriage, mores, and suburban life for Gen X (and boomers to a certain extent).
For sure - what I do like about the reboot is that it authentically appeals to a new audience instead of just making a new version that absolutely no one likes!
maybe you'll like it? maybe I wasn't in the right mood? I actually feel very bad about not liking it as I really, really looked forward to it but found that it put me to sleep!
Thank you for the shout Amelia!
you were way ahead of your time on hurkle durkle
Ha ha
Maybe I should be a trend spotter?! 😉
Those strawberry 🍓 lobsters 🦞! ❤️
adorable, right?! 🍓she is so talented!
Yes! I follow her on Instagram and love her “butter sliding off baked potato” posts! 😂
Me too! I keep thinking I'm going to do one but the truth is I like watching hers and I should leave it at that! 🤣
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Happy Valentines Day to you and the family.❣️❣️
thank you!!! to you as well! ❤️
The two shows I was excited about, but disappointed in are Feud (Capote vs. The Swans) and the TV series remake of the Angelina Jolie x Brad Pitt movie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I wanted to love both – Feud has an all-star cast of fabulous women, and while I found the acting strong, the storyline dragged, and I struggled to like or root for any of the characters. I so wanted to love this!
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the movie, is a favorite of mine for its action-packed portrayal of a couple of assassins in an unhappy marriage and I was thrilled to watch this remake, especially because Sharon Horgan, Sarah Paulson, and Parker Posey cameo, BUT – and this may be because I’m Gen X and not the target demographic - while Angie and Brad smoldered in the original, I detected zero to no chemistry between Maya Erskine and Donald Glover in the remake. More complaints: not enough death-defying action! Way too much talking!
I really like the Mr. and Mrs. Smith reboot but absolutely can see why it didn't work for you! I love the subversion of the original in that it's much more interested in and focused on the relationship and not so much on the Spy Stuff (and I love all the talking, lol). I agree that their chemistry is not as electric as it was in the movie version, but I also think that works here, since the two characters feel like deeply lonely people trying to figure it all out. I am also, admittedly, a millennial, and there is something distinctly millennial about the reboot.
I'm so glad you like it - I WISH I did! I think it's very millennial-focused - unlike the movie which was more about marriage, mores, and suburban life for Gen X (and boomers to a certain extent).
A testament to how art changes depending on when it's made (and who is making it)!
For sure - what I do like about the reboot is that it authentically appeals to a new audience instead of just making a new version that absolutely no one likes!
No!!! I'm gonna watch Feud, especially for the costumes and will report back. I weirdly felt the storyline might drag from the trailers.
maybe you'll like it? maybe I wasn't in the right mood? I actually feel very bad about not liking it as I really, really looked forward to it but found that it put me to sleep!
Mood is definitely a factor. I'll let you know!