Wednesday... Reviewed!

Shout out to Warner Bros Discovery for providing a copy of this show to review. My opinions are my own.

Right out of the gate, this show gained my interest thinking it was going to place Wednesday and Pugsley in a high school setting that challenged them to navigate through token school life, but then things shifted after something entertaining occurred. Does it hold up from this point? Let's find out.

Story: So that... thing that Wednesday pulled off at school to avenge Pugsley got her the boot, but not the students who kicked it all off (you know how that usually goes)... but her move to a new school took her from the ordinary to the abnormal via Nevermore Academy.

Wednesday goes into this season with smoke for her parents. It mainly seems like it's aimed at her mom (Morticia), but... her dad is getting that work as well. She seems to be a rebel with... causes she feels is noble. She doesn't believe in being a housewife, which I was like... is this going to be one of those show that revolves around that type of narrative with an Addams Family theme wrapped around it. It definitely remains tucked in the show... but it isn't oversaturated to the point that it commandeers the show. Thank goodness. A message is one thing, using it as a crutch instead of showcasing originality is something else... and Tim Burton didn't allow his name to be fuel for a dumpster fire.

But yeah... Wednesday doesn't just have a problem with that type of notion, she also doesn't believe in social media, she doesn't believe in cell phones... and just seems to be anti-anything that she feels would annoy her (which isn't far off from Wednesday). It's carried as a badge of honor by Wednesday to represent that she doesn't allow others to define her.

I would've loved to see how things played out at the traditional school, but the deeper I got into the various chapters... the show got even better. I don't really see the comedy aspect (unless it's dry dark comedy... until the family graces the screen), but the mystery... yes! I'd even call it a thriller to an extent as Wednesday tries to find the truth about a book that dates back centuries... and appears to be tied to the Addams family and their history in Jericho. The past doesn't just tie in Wednesday's ancestor, but also her dad... (Gomez) who had the local sheriff convinced that he was a killer.

So you have that aspect placing them opposite sides, plus the drama that takes place at the academy and Jericho in general. It almost feels like a cross up between The Outsider + Star Girl + Bones... featuring Thing. I was actually trying to see if Thing was doing sign language, which in part he was... and fun fact, it's a form of ASL that I use (called Signed English). Signed English is finger spelling with one hand but at a fast past that allows you to hold a conversation (with deaf individuals and the hearing impaired).

Overall, this is a really good show, despite the pace picking up closer to the finale. With over 6 billion minutes poured into the show in its first five days, it's safe to say that others feel similar outside of curious viewers (who watch the trending suggestions).

Fun fact: This is Netflix's most popular English TV series of all time. That's the power of flexing your creativity in a way that viewers appreciate.

Visuals: Visually speaking, you get a lot of dark vivid scenes in this film. They're broken up with the sunny days around town, but certain areas still deliver that darkness despite the sun shining. This show captures plenty of mid shots, closeups, with low angles and high angles tucked in (i.e. the balcony scene involving Gomez, Principal Larissa, and others). One of my favorite shots was Wednesday and a classmate climbing into the spiraled cave. I won't say anymore about that, but it was a nice angle.

Audio: Wednesday is served up in DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as Dolby Digital 5.1. 

I listened with both surround sound speakers and... 1More S50s. The quality audio makes this series even better, and it's easy to point out the sounds when the action kicks up... but subtle sounds like Lurch walking across the floor or Thing breaking someone out of a cop car sounds great too. Proper placement and quality sounds go such a long way and I appreciated what was done here. I watched the finally a few times just to hear it over again, especially when all hell broke lose and things got a little... electrifying (that sounded sweet on the headphones).

Price: Price: Pricewise you can get... Wednesday on DVD for $24.98 & $29.98 on Blu-Ray. Is it worth it? Yes, you get multiple elements that give you the feel of a thrill ride to a degree, plus the mystery aspect, plus the love interest(s) that some viewers crave even if Wednesday doesn't exactly know how to show it in a way we deem normal, but... she's an Addams (what can ya can about it, huh?). You get over 480 minutes in the 2-disc Blu-ray that serve up 8 well-rounded episodes that feel like a long movie. These episodes move you closer to the finale with ease... because they're easy to binge watch thanks to the cliffhangers. The ending also leaves the door open for another season. Personally, I would've celebrated the success of the first season with a special edition disc that included a Thing keychain.

Story 5

Visuals 5

Audio 5

Price 5

5 out of 5 Cool Points

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Rick And Morty: The Complete Seasons 1 - 6... Reviewed!

Shout out to WB for providing a copy of this product for review. My opinions are my own.

We've been here and done that when it comes to Rick & Morty Seasons 1 to 6, so this will be more of an article giving you access to previous reviews... while discussing what's available in this bundle + price.

Rick and Morty is an adult animated sci-fi sitcom that follows the adventures of an eccentric and alcoholic scientist named... Rick Sanchez and his kind yet gullible grandson Morty. The duo travels to different dimensions and planets, getting into all sorts of situations along the way. The show often explores themes of existentialism, family, and the consequences of scientific advancement.

The writing sends the story in various directions from episode to episode, but the storyline does progress... and growth can be seen in each character to an extent. Below you will find links to the review of all 6 seasons.

Rick and Morty Seasons 1 - 4... Reviewed! | Season 5... Reviewed! | Season 6... Reviewed!

This 6 Blu-ray disc set comes with all 61 episodes, audio commentary, deleted scenes, "Inside the Episode" segments, numerous featurettes, animatic sketches, copious special features + more (that include a limited-time Rick and Morty poster).

When it comes to price, this bundle comes in at $129.99 SRP ($119.99 in Canada) for Blu-Ray & $114.99 SRP ($99.99 in Canada) for DVD. Of course, you can get the hook-up for much less, here!

I don't have a problem with the price, it comes with all the bonus material the team has cooked up over the years, but... I do have a problem with one thing. What's up with the poster?! You can't possibly go from the kickass poster from the Seasons 1 - 4 bundle to one of Mr. Frundles. I get it, I understand that maybe some people may get a kick out of it because of what it represents, but... no. It only shows his face in the corner, it could have shown something a bit more visually appealing or... give us a sticker of the fold that showcases his face. A sticker would've been a win in my opinion.

That's my only objection. If it were me, I would have maybe surrounded the family with Mr. Frundles in whatever scenario they'd prefer to do. I probably would have even made a Mr. Frundles picture frame and had the family in the picture, that would've made great use of the space, but I'm not a part of the team.

Story 5

Visuals 5

Audio 5

Price + Extras 5 (The other extras save this from losing a point for the poster.)

5 out of 5 Cool Points

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The Flash: The Complete Sixth Season... Reviewed!

Don't look now... but the Flash just dashed through the studio and dropped off a copy of his sixth season on Blu-ray! I wish that were true... but it was actually Warner Bros (so shout out to them), that said... let's jump in. The opinions I share are my own.

Story: Last season, Team Flash had two deal with two incarnations of the energy stealing Cicada, and... the return of Reverse-Flash. It was on and poppin', but the action doesn't slow down in season six.

The sixth season of the Flash (played by Grant Gustin)... started off with a ton of kick-ass action that will surely get your heart rate up. I appreciate the fact that it began with action that brought us up to speed, while introducing a new threat in the season... plus an episodic threat. This includes an on-going scenario that has existed throughout the show, which is Barry Allen (aka the Flash) fighting to change the future where he will go missing.

One thing I liked about the show as a whole thus far... is the fact that the action is balanced with Barry's life beyond the mask. It's not too hot or too cold, the life of the Flash is woven throughout Barry's existence after the explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs and the show has lasted this long because it has a good balance of life, love, episodic scenarios, and... the pending doom constantly tapping the hero on his shoulder.

I don't think I'd be able to go back to regular life knowing that there is... pending doom, but the writers worked it out with Barry (at least) coming to terms with his situation. I believe it helps justify him still living life through the season and being the Flash without curling up in his bed. A few episodes into season six you're able to see how Barry's friends and family are affected by the discovery of what will happen to the hero.

You get two all-new villains this season! One of the new threats this season comes by way of Dr. Ramsey Rosso (aka Bloodwork), played by Sendhil Ramamurthy, finds himself in a situation where his failing health put him into a position where he chose the life of a villain in order to live. It's an interesting scenario, and his ability reminds me of venom... almost (but he turns his victims into these zombie-like creatures he's able to control).

I can't give away the show, but... there are multiple scenarios tied into the season to keep you locked in, including those from Mirror Master.

As a character, Barry's still annoying to me at times (it's not frequent to the point that I can't watch though)... and I still don't know why the Flash as a superhero still doesn't have those fighting skills up to an acceptable level. He has grown in skill, but I want to see him get a good martial arts upgrade to marry those skills.

By the way, it would be way... it would also be cool to see the Elongated Man go full Monkey D. Luffy (for all the anime fans out there). They both have the ability to stretch their body's, which would make for some interesting fight scens for the hero but... I digress.

When it comes to Crisis on Infinite Earths, it was worked in a lot better in the Flash's story compared to... Batwoman (where I was like... what?). She went from being in Gotham with everything exclusively from her story to being in the DC Crossover event.

The crossover is tied in with the Flash show, and it worked a lot better... because there were things building up to it in prior episodes. Even still... it could've been worked in better. The episode before it the crisis should be a smooth incorporation so that it meshes properly and gears viewers up for the crossover event so that it's not just happening. As a crossover event, I had to think about how it was presented on the telly... and getting viewers of each individual show involved in the crossover to watch each show.

I won't cling onto this any longer, but... keep it smooth. Luckily the Crisis on Infinite Earths is included in its entirety in the complete sixth season.

Anyway, when it comes to the story... they rounded it out well and set viewers up for season 7 as Team Flash takes on.. the Mirror Master (played by Efrat Dor).

Visuals: Visually the scenes are clear, just not as dynamic as shows like Batwoman. There are scenes where you notice that they give a little something extra in the shot, but for the most part they're standard. I usually see the dynamic shots during the fight scenes, but mainly its a mixture of portrait shots (with blurred backgrounds), over the shoulders, and medium shots in HDX. It works.

Audio: The Flash delivers DTS-HD Master Audio. Nothing wowed me about the audio, but I didn't have to turn it up or down because the intro or outro weren't over doing it.

Price: The DVD is priced at $39.99 SRP and the Blu-ray at $44.98. The Blu-ray delivers 5 discs with over 800 minutes of content. The Flash: The Complete Sixth Season includes 19 episodes + 6 Crossover bonus features. You get a Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, The Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2019, and an exclusive episode "Kiss Kiss Breach Breach - Noir with Commentary by Showrunner.

I still think that DC is missing an opportunity to create a must buy bundle for DC comic fans. There could be an exclusive comic that also includes a figurine or a statue for each season, even if they give it a test run for one season... it's worth trying. Even something cool from the show... like a coffee mug.

Overall, I like the show... it remained solid and kept a good balance outside of cheese tucked here and there. I think if you blink one too many times you may find yourself lost in the sauce, but... for the most part you will catch back on. I'm curious to see how things will play out in season 7, especially with the Elongated Man and Iris (played by Candice Patton). You'll find out why. Until next time... gotta run!

Story 4

Visuals 5

Audio 4

Price 5

4.5 out of 5 Cool Points

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