White Collar Review

White Collar is a television series by USA Network.  This show is about an expert con-man teaming up with a FBI agent under the white collar division.  I know it seems like you seen it before in Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks but trust me guys the writers were able to add their own creative originality to it.  The con-man named Neal Caffrey played by Matt Bomer is being chased by a FBI agent named Peter Burke played by Tim Dekay.  After three years of struggle between the two, Peter captures Neal and sends him to jail.  Close to his parole Neal escapes in desperate hopes to find his ex girlfriend.  However, he fails to do so and is again captured by Peter and sent back to jail.  Peter is unable to solve a specific case and goes to Neal for some of his criminal expertise.  This is where the relationship between the two kicks off as Neal was great help in solving the case.  A deal is then struck where Neal can leave prison under Peter’s custody as a FBI consultant. (By the way this all takes place in the first episode).

White Collar is probably my favourite show just because of the brilliant script and the great cast.  Every episode has a smart script and always leads to a big twist.  Also, if you like the show Suits then I guarantee you will love this show.  I strongly recommend this show to everyone!

Games of Thrones Review

Set in the backdrop of a medieval fantasy world, Games of Thrones is a TV series airing on HBO based on a bestselling book by George R.R. Martin.  The series is very well casted, with all the characters very believable in their parts.  The story can be complicated at times, with several side stories running parallel to each other, however we are getting set for a big climax, as we see how each story is interconnected.  Although the series is set in a fantasy world, the themes and story lines are ‘realistic’ so you can easily relate to the show.  The themes are also relatable as each individual story deals with morals, good versus evil, and strong family ties. 

I have just recently started watching the show and instantly got hooked. If you were a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies then you will definitely love this.  However, I believe the show has a particular fan following.  I highly recommend you watch the first two episodes before making a final judgement about the show (the premier is not enough).  Give this show a try, critics love it and I am sure you will too!

The Dictator Review

The Dictator starring Sacha Baron Cohen is about Admiral General Aladeen, a dictator from a fictional country called the Republic of Wadiya.  General Aladeen comes to America to speak at the UN headquarters against the pressure they are putting on him to bring democracy to his country.  Along the way he gets kidnapped and is replaced by an illiterate look–alike. The movie then goes on to show the great lengths he goes through to stop democracy coming to Wadiya.

Overall reviews on rotten tomatoes on this movie are a 58% rating.  I read a lot of reviews on this movie and find them overly critical.  Come on guys cut this movie some slack.  The leading character is played by a stand up comedian; you seriously can’t go into this movie thinking it’s going to be the next Oscar nominee!

To be honest I have never been a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen’s movies like Borat and Bruno just because I find it to consist more of random stupidity than any real witty jokes.  This movie is definitely not a box office hit to be seen on the big screen but it’s good enough to be a fun mindless comedy for a Friday night rental.  Definitely a good laugh!