karinmkvist Reviews

Boiling Point (I) (2021)

Another world

[8/10 · 19 December 2023]

In the world of restaurants, chefs, food, orders, money, customers, trauma and egoes anything goes. Throw in a few narcissists, drunks and addicts and staff with broken families...well it's is NOT a comedy. More like the real thing!

Anyone who's worked or is still working in this world, you know.

Chefs with way to many issues that think they're the gift to mankind, owners thet couldn't boil water to save their life's. And let's not talk about the customers....the diners, the holy guests.

Obnoxious, way to demanding and without the slitlest appreciation for the hours, low wages and tired feet off the staff.

(But we wouldn't have it any other way!)

Karen Pirie (2022– )

From book to ....

[9/10 · 1 April 2023]

Love the books McDermid has written! When I heard that this serie would be airing I hoped it would be as good as the books... I usually find it better to stick to the book in these cases. BUT the version I'm watching now is absolutely solid and a great adaption.

Cinematic, colors and the way it's shot, seamingles, back and forth thru ages.

The cast make the characters true and, for me, gives the extra + If you're in search of a great writer and a whole range of great criminal stories/books go read Val McDermid. And then , you can trust the director, enjoy the serie with Inspector Karen Pirie !

Something's Gotta Give (2003)

It all makes more sense now!

[9/10 · 29 January 2023]

Well I saw this too many years ago and felt ...yeah, it's cute and all. Good actors and funny.

Equal amount of years fast forward to today..NOW it's another story all together I feel the heartache and sadness, recognize the tumbling feeling of how love feels!

Movie still cute, funny and the actors still great (have become even better actually. Frances McDormand for one ) It's me "coming of age" that makes the difference!

So sit your youngsters down (old enough for the story here!) and have them watch. This is one of many many movies that have been added to a list of "must see" movies.

Every movie doesn't have to be loved by critics or win awards to be amazing!

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

Ending was.....well something

[5/10 · 5 July 2022]

Enjoyed the story, acting and performances. Thrilling, claustrophobic and scary BUT then comes the end. An end I could have done without. And I believe the movie could have done without it too.

Stop when you're peaking....don't overdo it ..someone should've been the brave one and said "cut"

Black Spot (2017–2019)

Noir noir....

[9/10 · 5 January 2022]

So dark and twisted. Gruesome. Human. Inhuman. I loved it!

Just let go and roll with this 'cause you'll have no clue nor idea on what's going on!

The sceneries, dialogue and characters are amazing. Even the hue the police station scenes were shot in was omnious.

I Know This Much Is True (2020)

Ruffalo rules!

[10/10 · 6 December 2021]

This is a very intense story. Levels upon levels of family drama, past and present. Amazing acting from all but Mark Ruffalo is O U T S T A N D I N G!

Red Notice (2021)

Action, laughs and a good twist!

[9/10 · 14 November 2021]

Dark November afternoon enjoying an action with Reynolds/Johnson and Galot!

Not disappointed a bit. Got all I thought I'd get - funny and action filled.

The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

In love every time

[10/10 · 8 August 2021]

An amazing movie that will.move you! Meryl Streep with the way she move her hands and with one look can tell a story with her eyes.

Eastwood directing and acting. He is an actor that will too tell the story well when acting but his directing really sets the scene for Streep.

Not seen this yet? It's a must!

Blood Red Sky (2021)

Worth the watch

[8/10 · 7 August 2021]

Not a fan of vampires...who is?

But this movie came w a twist and I really liked it 😁

Cocktail (1988)

Trip to the 80's

[7/10 · 19 July 2021]

Back in the day this was the sh.... Remember it like it was yesterday..the perms, shoulderpads.

A classic you must show your kids!!

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Nowhere to go nothing to see

[3/10 · 27 March 2021]

This will keep u busy for a bit or make u fall asleep.

The Crown (2016–2023)

Great!

[9/10 · 22 November 2019]

Love the way we're told a story that no one (but the Queen!) will ever know if real! Yet ...I feel like this IS a true story and a good one at that. Best ever actors all the way in all the episodes

The Little Drummer Girl (2018)

A good watch!

[7/10 · 22 November 2019]

Very nice actors and perfoemances over all. Brought me back in time w all the right gear and looks. Intriguing story !