‘Cursed’ Netflix series: Analytical review

‘Cursed’ Netflix series: Analytical review

Netflix released its new Fantasy adventure drama ‘Cursed’ on 17 July 2020.It was one of the most hyped show from Netflix. Katherine Langford plays the lead role in the show along with Devon Terrell as Arthur, Gustaf Skarsgård as Merlin, Daniel Sharman as Weeping Monk/Lancelot, Sebastian Armesto as Uther Pendragon, Lily Newmark as Pym, Shalom Brune-Franklin as Igraine/Morgana, and Peter Mullan as Father Carden. The series portrays the medieval period, before King Arthur. It is an Arthurian tale which based on a sword which is considered the symbol for the power. It consists of ten episodes having a run time ranges between 40 to 60 minutes.

ABOUT

Feys are different creatures similar to humans. Nimue is a fey girl tries to run away from the village. Red palatins, the church army, tries to wipe out the feys and hold the supreme power by taking the sword in possession. Red palatins attacks Nimue’s village and kills people including her mother. As per her mother’s last wish Nimue escapes from the village to hand over the sword to a man called Merlin. The Iceland king and the king of pendragons are also trying to capture the sword.  During the journey, she had to face lots of challenges and overcomes different problems. Who is Merlin? Is Nimue able to hand over the sword to him? What were the problems she faced during travel? First season of cursed discusses all these questions. Watch and find out the answers.

POSITIVES

The base story of the show is an interesting factor. The show is already stated that it is an Arthurian story, before the king Arthur wielded the sword. And during the beginning it says before Arthur the king the power of sword chosen a queen. Cursed is trying to convey the story of that unknown woman called lady of the lake. Lots of TV shows are based on King Arthur, but it is a fresh one as it stated.

Medieval periodic dramas are always focused on a king or kingdom or the wars they led. But this one upholds a feministic nature by focusing on the evolution of an ordinary woman into the Queen. Even Game of thrones shows the story of Daenerys Targaryen it is not completely focused on that or never showed a feministic nature. This one makes a difference by considering the story of a Queen.

Cinematography and Visuals are the important factors to be mentioned. Even at some lagging portions, good visuals and cinematography helps to keep the viewer engaged. It has a good graphic novel style which makes it visually important.

NEGATIVES

The show is very slow at the beginning which had nothing interesting to convey. First few episodes are boring and lagging to a great extent. It kills the interest to watch the further and there are lots of unnecessary scenes which again make the show boring. Predictability is also a great problem which hinders the enjoyment. It offers no exciting twists or events.

VFX is an important thing for this kind of series. But here the VFX quality is not much great. There is a scene in which Nimue fights with wolves. We could feel lack of good visual effects clearly in this scene.

The fights are not much engaging and not well choreographed. Some fights are satisfying but most of them are not, especially, Katherine Langford’s fight scenes. She performs not too well in the fights.

For a woman oriented story a strong performance from the lead actress is the back bone. But Katherine fails in portraying a strong leading queen role. Her performance in emotional and romantic scenes was really good but couldn’t provide best as Fey Queen.

Other important characters are not explained well or didn’t get much space to exhibit them. This is a main drawback and affects in understanding and enjoying the whole story. Proper character explanation is needed to create an attachment with audience. This drawback pulls down the effect of show.

OVERALL VERDICT AND RATING (STRICTLY PERSONAL)

Those who are interested in fantasy-periodic dramas can try this one. It is enjoyable if you watch without any expectations. Even though it lags first becomes interesting after few episodes. It is a good story with some troubles in execution. Overall it is good but not great.

Rating: 6.5/10

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Best Five Thriller Movies Based on Magic

Best Five Thriller Movies Based on Magic

Thriller movies are more spellbinding when it is mixed with magical elements. Magic has always a special power to surprise and excite its audience. By using magic as a theme or subject of a movie, exceptionally thrillers, there have chance in bringing the film to an extraordinary level of visual experience and Storytelling. A great magical story which succeeded all over the world and has huge fan base is Harry potter series. By analyzing the success of this movie, it can be say that the subject ‘Magic’ has a great influence on visual experience. Harry potter offered a new world with magic. When the story which we had only read came into a visual form was an amazing factor to experience. The sight of the magical world and fantasies made by the technical team really amused the audience. Viewers are always lean to something that astonishes them. Magical movies paved a way for that purpose. Later, brilliant film makers proved that magical movies are not only fantasy movies, but also something beyond that.  Here discussing best five magical movies that we presume will make the viewer enjoy rather than fantasy elements. Since Harry potter is the most renowned one and already mentioned it is not included in the list.

1) The Prestige {2006}

It is a marvelous mystery movie from the brilliant director, Christopher Nolan. It says the story of two magicians who were competent enough to build a concrete career in their field. Christian Bale and Hugh jackman acts as Alfred Borden and Robert Angier respectively. It is set in the period of 1878.Christopher Nolan brilliantly created movie by considering Magic as the prime factor in the movie. If you haven’t watched the movie yet, go for it. Surely it will surprise you with the story visuals and twists.

2) The illusionist {2006}

It can be considered as one of the best movie which portrayed a good story in the background of magic. Like prestige it is also set in old period, 1889. Eisenheim, a great magician, is arrested for conducting a magic show in which he communicated with the dead. Later it expands to the story of Eisenheim and the events that led him to the current situation. This movie also ensures a good and amusing depiction of magic.  Edward Norton and Jessica Biel play the lead roles. Watch the movie it will amuse you.

3) Now you see me {2013}

Daniel, Merritt, Henley and Jack, four finest magicians but are less known were brought together by an unknown man for a specific mission. They begin to perform under Arthur Tresler in the name ‘The four horsemen’. Their final act was something really amusing; transferring one from the audience to the vault of credit republican bank. This act ended up in a surprising thing and it was the start of some upcoming thrilling incidents. It is a perfect entertainer which goes in a fast pace. Do watch the movie. It is enthralling to watch.

4) Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them {2016}

This 2016 released movie can be considered as a spin off or prequel to the harry potter series. It says about the adventures of Newt Scamander, a writer and  British magi zoologist, in New York's secret community of witches and wizards before seventy years of Harry potter’s arrival. And bout the incidents after he enrolls a non-enchanted Jacob's assistance to gather together some magical creatures who were escaped. It is a good movie with great visual amusements.

5) The House with a Clock in its walls {2018}

It is a dark fantasy comedy movie. Lewis, Ten-year-old boy starts live with his weirdo uncle in a creaky old house that contains a baffling 'tick tock' sound. He before long discovers that Uncle Jonathan and his neighbor, Mrs. Zimmerman, are amazing professionals of the Magic. At the point when Lewis coincidentally stirs the dead, the town's sluggish veneer out of nowhere springs to life, uncovering a mystery and risky universe of witches, warlocks and dangerous curses. Do watch the movie to experience the magic.

Watch these, if you are in search for good, thrilling and visually important movies.

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Top Five Fantasy Adventure live action remakes from ‘Disney’

Top Five Fantasy Adventure live action remakes from ‘Disney’

Walt Disney productions, which created numerous memorable characters through their best animation series and movies stepped into live action category by a long time ago and made tremendous contributions in that field too. The Disney studio and their products have a great part in making our childhood memories so glorious. For the 90s kids it brings a nostalgic feeling. The new renovated creations from Disney influence today’s youngsters to go back to the early 90s where they enjoyed Aladdin’s journey on the magic carpet and other cartoons. Here discussing top five adventure-live-action remakes by Disney which brings us to a magical world.

1) The Jungle Book (2016)

This fantasy adventure film is actually the remake of the animation movie created by Disney in 1967 of the same name. Justin Marks wrote the screen play for this new establishment under the production of Walt Disney. All-time favorites characters, Mwogli, Bhageera, Sherkhan and Kaa where once again set the screens on fire. New Jungle book did hundred percent justices to the classic one. It was released in IMAX 3D and RealD3D and became the fifth highest grossing film of 2016 also the thirtieth highest grossing film of all time. If you haven’t watched the film yet, stream it now. The visual qualities will definitely amaze you. A perfect work of CGI with proper and effective sound mixing brings this classic story to a new extreme. Undoubtedly, it is the most appropriate one to include first in the list. 

2) Maleficent (2014)

Maleficent, the villainess of the ever green classic ‘Sleeping beauty’, is appeared as the title character in the 2014 adventure movie. Sleeping beauty released in 1959 portrayed Maleficent as a deadly cruel character where in this film the story of Maleficent is narrated from a different perspective. It is actually not a remake of Sleeping Beauty but a standalone adventure journey of Maleficent, which exploring different emotions of the character. Angelina Jolie nailed as Maleficent. The extreme performance of Angelina Jolie brought a new face to the character. Jolie’s performance and the well created fairy world is definitely a visual treat. Don’t hesitate. Go and stream .It will surprise you.

3) Aladdin (2019)

Aladdin, Genie, Princess Jasmine and Abu once again visit their fans for a wonderful fantasy ride. Aladdin released in 1992 was a land mark for Disney’s journey. In the re-establishment they created a wonderful fantasy world with Will smith as the Genie. It is a comedy-adventure, musical drama which is entertaining throughout. It could create a feel good effect in the audience, which is a plus. Mena Massoud plays the role of Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, along with Will smith as Genie. It will be wonderful visual treat for the fans those who were waited to see their favorite fictional characters in a live action movie. Don’t miss this one if you loved Aladdin story.

4) Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Emma Watson performs the role of Belle in this 2017 version of Beauty and Beast. The first film of the same name is released in 1991.Like all the above mentioned movies, this one too bring you to a wonder land. Emma’s performance makes the movie more beautiful. It became the second top grossing film of 2017 along with the credit of tenth top grossing film of all time. Guess the quality and range. Without any delay stream it now.

5) Lion King (2019)

Did you forget Simba and his friends Timon and Pumbaa? A 90s kid can’t easily forget these characters. Well, the characters ones again strike on the big screen as a new live action adventure.  The film got blended audits from critics, with acclaim for its special visualizations, music, and vocal exhibitions, however negatives for its absence of inventiveness, and facial feeling on the characters. Among the discussed films, this is the only one which is not up to the expected level. But it is a good entertainer to watch one time.

If you are fantasy adventure admirers go for these. These movies ensure a good visual treat. Do watch and let us know your response through the comments.

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