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Consumed (2011)
Does this show exploit mental issues for ratings?
I watched one episode of this show and can not watch another. The episode I watched was concerning a mother who hoarded too much tupperware. They tried to frame it as a family issue where the husband and daughter had hoarding issues too but it was clearly the mother's problem that affected the entire family.
I see the point of the show. The interest is in tackling a large organizational problem, and that part is entertaining.
But the problem I have with this show is that the mother clearly has a mental health issue that the host nor anyone else wanted to address. I hope I missed part of the show where they got her professional help, because she clearly needed it.
I felt dirty after watching it. I would not watch it again.
Cars 2 (2011)
Solid action/spy movie
I am still baffled at the bad reviews this is getting. My only explanation can be this: 1. People are holding Pixar movies to a higher standard than other movies. This is understandable given their stream of hits. Or 2. People were waiting for Pixar to screw up and used this as an excuse. I guess some critics take their title a bit too literally.
When I first heard they were making Cars 2, I though - oh no, there's nothing left to do, Cars was complete in itself. But then I found out it would be an action/spy thriller and thought - excellent! There's no more character development to advance, so why not make it a full on fun action thriller? And it is.
No, there's not a lot of character development, but how many people know the back-story of Miss Moneypenny or M in a James Bond film? This movie isn't about that. It's about sending Mater out into the world and giving him an adventure. If you like the characters from Cars, then you will like it, and your kids will like it. Cars 2 is action-packed, funny, visually gorgeous, has superb acting, and is quite simply entertaining. Go see it.