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The New Yorker Presents (2015)
An enjoyable mixed bag!
Not being the biggest fan of documentary films, I really didn't have any expectations when I grudgingly decided to watch this series that kept popping up on my Amazon prime account. I can now honestly say that I owe Amazon a solid for pushing this series as I was completely blown away by how much I enjoyed it. Each 30min episode consists of a mixed bag of videos on no set topic (although there is a food themed one), all beautifully shot and produced. The diverse range of 10-15min documentaries pack so much into such little time, the short films with their wry sense of humor and unexpected heart are very enjoyable, the time lapse cartoon videos, and even the short vignettes showcasing the hidden little nooks and crannies of New York, there isn't a single part of an episode that isn't beautifully done. I don't know what the people who rated this low here were watching, but it couldn't have been this series. I hope Amazon keeps this going for a long time.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Failed even my low expectations
To be honest I actually liked the first half hour or so.... but by the end of it, this movie had failed on so many different levels for me that I really couldn't bring myself to like it, even though I really wanted to. Having already wasted enough of my time on this bloated movie, I'll be succinct on what I think was wrong with it: 1. Zack Snyder (really man... Just stop already... Just stop) 2. Terrible Lex Luthor 3. Really weak character motivation and development that just makes the movie feel dumb 4. The cringe worthy, heavy handed approach, and music, used for the very forced justice leaguers' introductions... Those were just my top gripes with the movie. I don't want to write off this iteration of the DC universe just yet, but I hope to God they hand the reigns of the franchise to someone else soon.