Wednesday (2022-)

Wednesday Addams is sent to Nevermore Academy - her parents' school - as punishment for dangerous activities.

"Wednesday" is a horror comedy series with gothic accents, a Tim Burton make, based on the characters from the Addams Family. Jenny Ortega's Wednesday is faithful to the original material, adding some personal charm and improvisation that must be fully appreciated. The style is characteristic of Burton, in a comeback that deserves to be mentioned and applauded. The plot is quite rich and the whodunnit captures the attention it deserves. The only disappointment is probably the parents, with few scenes, a bit monotonous dialogue, which pales when compared to the memory of the portrayal of Angelica Huston and Raoul Julia, unfortunately. Not by any of the actors' fault, just the writing.

Director:  Tim Burton   

Production:  Netflix   

Creator:  Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Duration:  1 season of 8 episodes (45 minutes each)   

With: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Christina Ricci, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Luis Guzmán,  Catherine Zeta-Jones

Rating: 8/10

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)

Film de actiune, curat facut, rational construit, bine proportionat, care iti mentine atentia intr-o masura decenta si de netagaduit, cu un pic lipsa la capitolul profunzimii cu care ne obisnuise Tony Scott la cateva dintre ultimele sale realizari, dar asta fara a dauna filmului, ci doar facand din el un succes relaxant, cu doza de adrenalina suficienta si creionari de personaje intrigante dar nu prea prea, cu o actiune constanta si antrenanta dar nu foarte foarte...ce mai, un blockbuster eficient. Nu am vazut originalul si nu ma pot pronunta intr-o comparatie, dar din punctul de vedere al unui first viewer al unei second making, ma declar satisfacuta.

Regia:Tony Scott
Scenariul:Brian Helgeland (scenariu), John Godey (roman)
Cu:Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, James Gandolfini, Luis Guzman