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Misfits has been described in a lot of reviews as a cross between Skins and Heroes, however, in my opinion, it doesn't contain the biggest flaws of these shows- pretentiousness or unoriginality. I'm *not* slating these shows, I'm just saying that as quite a comic-book fan, it's difficult to watch or read something about characters with superpowers without ripping it apart- getting irritated by the plot lines that are taken, or 'influenced' from other sources and neither does it have an impossibly good looking set of people living a life you can't help but envy, no matter what drama has unfolded in their life due to partying too hard. Misfits is very unique and while you can guess some plot lines of the show, you can never guess what'll happen next episode.

What Misfits provides is a group of interesting, likable and believable characters involved in well thought-out stories that are not over-complicated but still challenge the audience.

To complete the show, the episodes are also full of thick, dark humour.

Overall, it is an excellent show.

The Boat that Rocked, a comedy film set around pirate radio in the 60s, had what I expected- a couple of laughs, a good soundtrack, and an eclectic 60s wardrobe- but for something based on a real phenomenon, it was rather unrealistic and the plot was weak. Around midway I found it was completely relying on music and at times I wondered if people would burst into song- I could see this being adapted as a musical for the West End. The protagonists and antagonists were so extreme it did end up being quite a pantomime and it out-cheesed many a Rom Com. It's good to look at and has an energy but I think it would've made a better TV series than film. Overall I felt it was a film written about rebels but created for the mainstream.