Reviews

This movie was tedious and overly long for no apparent reason. The jarring, nonlinear storytelling served no purpose here.

I found myself wishing for an editor: I checked to see how much longer, and was stunned to see I was only halfway through the movie. At that point, I considered giving up, but decided to stick it out, just to get through it once.

There was nothing in this film that I could not have learned if this had been edited to one hour.

The acting was technically good, but no one was brilliant. The writing was shallow, compared to the storytelling that the music would have you believe was happening (but was not). The music came across as bombastic, overblown and self-important. Perhaps Nolan thought the swelling music would transform it into a good film? It did not.

I give it 10 out of 10 stars for what it is, which is a spinoff of a well-known reality TV show! If you are looking for something silly, corny, that doesn't take itself too seriously, and if you are a Big Brother fan, I recommend giving it a try.

I loved that the challenges were created for both men and women in mind. I appreciate that the producers figured out ways to make the games competitive for everyone to participate in, not just people who excel in sports.

I hope the producers will consider adding these types of challenges to the regular Big Brother season.

Cast: 10/10 Everyone's Christmas Costumes: 10/10 Challenges: 10/10

It's not a super deep show with a lot of strategy, although it does have a bit. Expect it to be corny and fluff. If you like that sort of thing, enjoy! If you don't, give it a miss.

I predict this will one day be a cult classic. It requires patience; I did not appreciate the show in the same way when I first started watching it as I now do. It's a slow burn. Then, one episode after another as the characters build, it gets funnier and funnier. I am now on season two episode three "The Chinese Delegation" and it is hilarious. I often laugh out loud, literally.

I saw an article in the Military Times suggesting the public would not take the real Space Force seriously because of this show. I don't believe that is the case. People understand satire and humor; at least I hope they still do in this modern world.

Mikey Day renders what otherwise would be a decent show unwatchable.

I can only hope Netflix will replace him as host. The show moves painfully slowly thanks to his inane banter.

Mikey Day is okay (not great, but tolerable) on Saturday Night Live, but on "Is It Cake?" his bad renditions of Jim Carrey circa "Ace Ventura" days grow old quickly. (No insult meant to Jim Carrey; I'm a Jim Carrey fan!)

My hope is maybe he only signed a one-year contract and the producers at Netflix will smack themselves in their collective foreheads and realize he is the reason for the show's lagging popularity.

It is a great concept for a food show, and interesting to see how realistic cakes are made, but I will pass on the remaining episodes unless they replace the host.

I love William Shatner. But if you are motion sensitive as I am, the filmmakers use a filming technique here that is jerky. I simply couldn't watch it. Wish it was filmed using a normal technique.

I'm not an archaeologist, nor an expert, but this show lost a lot of its appeal when they kept referring to the Vinland map, which has been proven a hoax.

Excellent cast, and decent story. But it is a very depressing holiday movie and it will not lift your spirits. I really wish I had not watched this one because it was a downer.

I wasn't going to watch this after reading the reviews. I am glad I gave it a chance. I watched the first episode not expecting much. The show has a lot of funny moments and some good casting. It grew on me during the first four episodes.

I rate it a 7 for now with the potential to hit 8 or higher as the characters develop.

My advice is watch it for yourself and make your own decision on whether this style of comedy is for you. I like the writing style and the parents, especially the mother, are hilarious. I had some random laugh out loud moments. I plan to keep watching.

Mad Max and Road Warrior were great movies.

Mad Max Fury Road is a pile of dog excrement.

In addition to what the other reviewers who hated it said, it relied too heavily on CGI, had a scattered, poorly written ... dare I call it a "plot"? because it really wasn't -- and we had no reason to care about ANY of these characters. It was a mess from the moment it started until it thankfully ended.

If this had been the original Mad Max, no one in Hollywood would have EVER made a single sequel of this horrific mess.

Sad that this is what passes for a "good" movie these days.

An excellent, epic tale. This is not a fast-paced film; rather, think of it as story unfolding before your eyes, so sit back and enjoy the ride. There's plenty of adventure along the way, and I shed a few tears as well. It is a moving narrative.

Viggo Mortensen plays the lead character, Frank T. Hopkins, with aplomb, humor, humility, and spunk. Hidalgo, his painted mustang, plays his part well, also! Hopkins is a cowboy/Pony Express rider with a heritage that he holds to himself and is revealed in time. Especially heart-wrenching is the Battle of Wounded Knee. More massacre than battle, it had a profound and personal impact on Hopkins' life.

In the legendary 3,000-mile Ocean of Fire race across the sands of the Arabian desert, Hopkins and his horse must face treachery and the cruel desert elements in an endurance race that pushes man and beast to their limits. If you like horses, adventure, and epic films, this is a movie for you.

Expect moments of triumph and humor that make you laugh and cheer, as well as moments of tragedy. It is a story beautifully told and carefully crafted, though not without mistakes.

A few scenes could have been edited to preserve the epic feel while maintaining the film's pace. At certain points it was natural for the film to slow down, but it should not have been allowed to slow down to the point of stalling. However, in defense of the filmmakers, they were successful in capturing the tedium, beauty and peril of crossing a desert in a 3,000-mile race, and it gave viewers a real feeling for what it might be like to make such a journey.

The relationship Frank T. Hopkins has with his horse in this movie is especially touching, and is perhaps the highlight of the film.

Supporting roles by the rest of the cast were outstanding. Omar Sharif was amazing as always. Even the smallest actors shone in their parts.

Mr. Mortensen's diverse talents, including his aptitude for learning languages (Lakota/Sioux in this case), his own horseback riding skills, and his versatility as an actor made him a perfect fit for this part. Mr. Mortensen's book, Miyelo, which sprang from this movie, is a fine choice for anyone who wants to see a sampling of Mr. Mortensen's outstanding photography.

Frank T. Hopkins remained a staunch advocate of the wild Mustang horse until his death. Keep in mind that the real Frank T. Hopkins was known for his weaving of tall tales; thus, the "legendary" Ocean of Fire race.

A highly recommended movie.