SeatontheAisle

Boy I wanted to like this. Have liked other things Colman has done, but this is a waste of time. Some really questionable and predictable script choices and, sorry to say, not great acting across the board. And poor Colman is just miscast here. He's not this kinda lead. Reminded me of when Tyler Perry tried to play Alex Cross. Just not believable. As the series dragged on, and scene after scene of two people inexplicably whispering to each other plot points (why not SHOW us?) it was really hard to stay awake.

Watching Colman run was painful. Always funny to me when non-athletic actors get the opportunity to play action-heavy roles. (He wasn't great with the action on Fear the Walking Dead, and he's not here either). It always takes me out and smells like a vanity project. His mouth hangs open every scene when he's "thinking" (a tell that he's not comfortable and preoccupied with playing "straight" in my opinion). Not everyone gets to be an action star.

On to the next. Skip this one.

This isn't so bad as I was led to believe. Neither is it great. First quarter is too slow, and the movie does feel longer than it is, which is unfortunate. A little slow and repetitive in the "dream" sequences. For me it got better when Dillahunt showed up. I thought his scenes with Mia Isaac (who's fantastic and has a great career ahead of her) were more sparky and interesting. Script needed work and its a shame it didn't get it. This is a repetitive truffle made more watchable by talented actors. I found myself much more disappointed in the accompanying series, Project Greenlight. Was so clearly manipulated and set up for maximum "drama", but her support system was nonexistent. Found myself disappointed in Issa Rae.

I loved this show for so many reasons. Cast is top-notch and operating at their peak, led by Dillahunt and Plimpton, who have mad chemistry with whoever they seem to work with, especially each other. Dillahunt is the beating heart of the show and Plimpton's Barb carries a large responsibility for the comedy in the piece. New faces are vey talented and interesting as well. Writing is witty and creative and fresh without feeling the least bit preachy or formulaic--I was never told how to feel about anything, I could make up my own mind.

And I also didn't know how much I needed a laugh. After the last few years, we've all been through so much, and it felt good to look back and say "yeah, that was some weird stuff we all just went through and are still coming out of." I was also unexpectedly moved. I won't spoil where, but I did not see either of them coming.

And the music is great.

Give it a watch. Support this show. Tell your friends. Stuff like this on these small streaming platforms need help finding visibility, sustaining life. This one deserves it. Great job Freevee. Great job Greg Garcia and crew.