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As Good As It Gets

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I know many people loved this show and don't want to hear otherwise, but this is my review and my honest opinion was I did not enjoy it. It starts with a lot of build-up and build-up and as I was waiting for a climax I realized the point of this show wasn't going to be a climax, but the life as a marine in between.I can see how if I'd served in the military this show would be fascinating. I would warn that it has little drama outside the day-to-day regimen marines in combat go through. The show triumphantly portrays how time as a marine probably is, but I don't think that is as exciting for most non-servicemen.I'm in finance, and I did not go see The Accountant expecting to get an in-depth lesson on the effects of exchange rate fluctuation on inter-company account reconciliation, and wisely the director didn't give us one. (hey I would've loved it, but would've been in the small small minority!) The show looked and sounded great. Acting was fairly good. And the setting felt as real as it gets. It dawned on me halfway through the show that there were no normal dudes—every single marine had a stereotypical quirk about them- the bonehead, the talker, the Brazilian, the gay one, the fearless one, muscle guy, the paranoid idiot leader, etc etc.In the end, the lulls were just too much to overcome and by the time I finished the series I was kind of relieved. 5/10

Generation Kill is a one-of-a-kind seven part mini series that features an authentic warts and all, no punches pulled take on the 2003 Invasion of Iraq told through the eyes of the United States Marine Corps' 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and the Rolling Stones reporter assigned to write a story on the US Marines and their various experiences during their tour of duty in Iraq.While the Marines struggle with inadequate supplies, behind the scenes bureaucratic power plays, and poor communication they kill the time with pizza, pranks, keeping fit, insulting each other, fantasising about killing the enemy, and proving themselves amongst their fellow marines as well as their family and friends at home by being involved in spearheading a campaign that has divided the USA and around the world following the fateful events of September 11. Despite a majority of the time spent in "stop and start" moments as well as the dreaded waiting around, when it comes time for switch on they do so when they come under threat or when they successfully take down any enemy combatants.The cast is brilliant. If you are patient with the storyline it will pay off in the end. There is a mixture of comedic, dramatic, horrific and Those that have served in the military will empathise and understand not only what its like on deployment but what it is like to be undersupplied and screwed around by the chain of command as well as serving with a variety of members that are either likable or downright annoying and Generation Kill nails this with the utmost authenticity.Based on the true to life novel by Evan Wright, Generation Kill is brought to life on the television screen and thoroughly deserves its critical acclaim. Generation Kill was also a very rewarding experience and certainly one of my favourite mini series that I had the pleasure of watching.Reward yourself and check this mini series out.10/10.

Brilliant war drama.The story of 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion's participation in the second Allied invasion of Iraq, in 2003. Seen through the eyes of Rolling Stone reporter Evan Wright, who was embedded with the Battalion and upon whose book the series is based.Though dramatized, this is pretty much a warts-and-all account of a military unit in combat. Hardly glamorous, it shows well the problems they face, both external and internal. Not all drama and explosions - there are many great comedic moments, especially in the dialogue.Accurate, engrossing and entertaining.

This is one of the best mini-series I've ever seen and it is only seconded by band of brothers, which is the best with its unbelievably high budget. As well as being witty it shows an in-depth view of the marines and the hardships they faced with leadership and lack of supplies and all taken from the perspective of a Rolling Stone reporter so it is based on real life events.I would recommend this show to anyone as it is easy to watch and won't drag out like other TV shows might.This is another HBO classic so you can expect great acting and great cinematography which you will enjoy from beginning to end and that's why its a 10/10 for me.