Dexter

Season #1

2006/ TV Drama-Thriller

In an odd turn of events, getting into Dexter was a tale of its own. I was in a Serial Killer mood a few months ago and decided to watch something in that vein then along came Dexter.

I didn't watch the series till a few months later (yea, when i no longer had the 'twitch' of the genre) and this series blew my mind.

Synopsis:

During the day, Dexter Morgan is a jovial employee in the Miami Metropolitan Police Department's crime lab, but his meticulously crafted life masks his true nature. In reality Dexter is a disciplined and murderous psychopath (a self-admitted "monster"), and he slakes his blood lust at night by carefully killing the serial killers he tracks down during the day.

All-in-All:

Great series. The acting was average but defiantly Dexter stole the lime light the whole time.

Never have i seen a Serial Killer so lovable and relateable since this show that i couldn't wait for the next episode. Season 2 is out, but unfortunately do the Law of the House, we wait for the season to come out on DVD... have i forgotten to tell you to watch this show yet? if i forgot then I'm telling you now.

Riko's Rating: A+

Starship Troopers 2

2004-Sci-Fi

Its been years since I've seen 'Starship Troopers'. The original film reminds me of a time when summer blockbuster films were simple, and cool graphics were enough to warrant any bad film to at least a viewing. I had lots of fun with the first film. But now, 7 years later, the sequel finally sees light of day. I came into this film expecting the worst, and it held true to its promise.

Synopsis:

A small group of troopers find themselves taking refuge in an abandoned outpost as they attempt to fight against the encroaching arachnids, not realizing that a much graver danger is actually infiltrating their unit.

All-in-All:

Coming into this film, i knew what to expect. Straight to DVD, instantly I was treated with lower budget and bad CGI of the Aliens/Bugs. The acting was high school at best, but the plot was different. Different in a manner of someone replacing my Starship Trooper DVD with an 'Aliens' like movie. Instead of getting treated with legions and legions of Bugs you are shocked with body snatchers and a closed in facility. Nothing like the original series. Because of this, this film was actually a surprise and viewable even though the story was still predictable and characters 2 dimensional.

Riko's Rating: C