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WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE! ... HUM NO, WELCOME TO THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY!

If you were a fan of the music band My Chemical Romance, you certainly know that Gerard Way (the lead singer and frontman) wrote some comic books named The Umbrella Academy. The first issue came out in 2007 and won the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Finite Series/Limited Series.

It quickly became popular and the fans were delighted when Netflix announced it has been picked up for a TV serie.

The plot of the comics:

The Umbrella Academy initially takes place in an alternate history where John F. Kennedy was never assassinated, and is primarily set in 1977 (the year of writer Way's birth), which is treated as the present. The titular team is described as a "dysfunctional family of superheroes" (akin to Marvel Comics Fantastic Four). In the mid-20th century, at the instant of the finishing blow in a cosmic boxing match, 43 superpowered infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy (it is hinted by a character implied to be God that they are collectively a modern-day incarnation of the Messiah). Sir Reginald Hargreeves a.k.a. The Monocle, an extraterrestrial disguised as a famous entrepreneur, adopts the surviving seven children, and prepares them to save the world from an unspecified threat as the Umbrella Academy. In Apocalypse Suite, the team disbanded and failed to stay in contact with each other until they were reunited upon the news of Hargreeves' death, and subsequently reformed the team after one of their own number became a supervillain.

CAST & CHARACTERS:

Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves / SpaceBoy
Spaceboy aka 00.01 is the leader of the team and twin of 00.005 The Boy. He has been the youngest person to become an astronaut. But he got involved in a disastrous mission to Mars, and Hargreeves performed a surgery on him to save him, by getting his heas attached to a Martian ape's body.

David Castaneda as Diego Hargreeves / The Kraken
Aka 00.02, The Kraken is the reckless and rebellious member of the group, and is known as a insolent brat. He has the ability to hold his breath indefinitely and showed a strong affinity for knife-throwing.

Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison Hargreeves / The Rumor
Aka 00.03, The Rumor has the power to manipulate through lying. If she says something that is not true, reality will adjust so that it is.

Robert Sheenan as Klaus Hargreeves / The Seance
He is also 00.04 and his powers are telekinesis and communicating with the dead (mostly through ouija boards), channeling them, communicating through the airwaves, possessing people and he can also levitate.

Aidan Gallagher as Number Five / The Boy
He disapeared at 10 years old, and reapeared 20 years into the future, but in his childhood form. He is capable of travelling through time, although he was forced to spend decades in the future, trying to prove the possibility of backwards time-travels before he was able to achieve it.

Ellen Page as Vanya Hargreeves / The White Violin

Adopted in order to save the world, The White Violin aka 00.07, has apparently no power and is a common girl (and according to her father she can barely play the violin).

It has been more than 10 years now that the first issue of the Umbrella Academy released!

Although it is not a DC nor a Marvel comic-based, it really has its own universe. The characters, atmosphere and artistic directions are different from classic super heroes series. Gerard Way can have a pretty dark, crazy and twisted universe, so, we hope it will be reflected in the TV show.

THE CHALET SEASON 1

I am usually not fond of French movies and series, but I was curious when I watched the trailer of The Chalet. Honnestly the first episodes were quite hard to watch because I did not like the way the actors played at all. But the story was interesting and I started to get involved in it and wanted to know the end of it. There is no big twist at the end or huge suspense, but the whole serie itself was interesting to follow.

The plot:

A reunion of childhood friends at a remote chalet in the French Alps soon turns into a desperate struggle for survival as they get cut-off from rest of the world and a shocking dark secret from the past surfaces.

LA CASA DE PAPEL SEASON 1

Just started the 1st season and it really keeps you breathless.Lot of suspense, some action, interesting characters, and a good plot. Also, as it is Spanish, you can really feel the difference compared to an american show. The direction is not the same, and it feels good to have a different kind of story-telling.

The plot:

Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan.

THE ALIENIST SEASON 1

I watched the 1st episode, and did not have time to continue yet. I loved the synopsis and really wanted to see what it was all about. I like the cast, the mood of it, and it starts with some mysteries. Can't have a full critic about it yet, but I sure want to see more.

The plot:

Newspaper illustrator John Moore meets with criminal psychologist (alienist) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler to investigate a serial killer in New York during the late 19th century.

RED SPARROW

Not really my type of movies at first. But It was quite entertaining. Interesting point of view, and Jennifer Lawrrence was a good choice for the role.There are some weird moments during the story, and we feel bad quite a few times, but I liked the end though, so I was satisfied.

The plot:

Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School,' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. Her first mission, targeting a C.I.A. agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.

BAD SAMARITAN

Watching the trailer, I was like, hum ok another robbery story. Then David Tennant appeared and I was like, Ohhh they're screwed. Then we see that he's a psychopath, possibly killer, and I was like YEAH I want to watch it! So I did, and really liked it! Really liked David's character and even the young teenager. I was expecting a bit more twisted mind for the psychopath, but still, it was great!

The plot:

A pair of burglars stumble upon a woman being held captive in a home they intended to rob.

DIRK GENTLY SEASON 2

I loved the 1st season! This TV show is completely out of mind, it's crazy and at first you can tell it has NO SENSE, and still, it is genius.The season 2 is as what the fuck as the first one, and that's totally why we love it so much! The duo Elijah Wood and (...) works so well together, they are perfect for the characters!

The plot:

Holistic detective Dirk Gently investigates cases involving the supernatural.

BREAKING IN

Cool movie for Mothers day season. After that, we all want a badass mom like her, who can kick the bad guys to save us! Suspense, a bit of action and thrill, and a good time!

The plot:

A woman fights to protect her family during a home invasion.

13 REASONS WHY SEASON 2

The 1st season was pretty intense, and this was not the end. I think it was hard to write a sequel to this story. Because it worked well in one season. But it is pleasant to see Clay, Alex, Zach and their friends again. During the whole show you know something bad is going to happen. You are waiting for it since the first episodes. You know each episode will be hard and will lead you deeper into a critical event. This season did not disapoint me but this is the kind of TV show you just watch once. Waaaaay too emotional.

The plot:

Follows teenager Clay Jensen, in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush, Hannah, and her decision to end her life.

AVENGERS INFINITY WAR

Well nothing much to say, that's a Marvel, a super-hero movie, and people were waiting for this one since a while. See your favourite avengers unite together and fight the big bad guy! I hated the end, well, because I don't like it when it is a kind of unfinished end. Even though we know there will be a sequel, and that the post-credit scene announce anooother super-hero movie (again). What I prefer in the movie was the "new" characters joining Starks and Captain; I'm talking about the guardians of the Galaxy and Dr Strange YAY.

The plot:

The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

LOST IN SPACE SEASON 1

I'm not a big fan of sci-fi movies or TV shows. I was pretty sceptical we I launched it on Netflix, but the first episode started to become interesting around the mid part of it. And at the end I really wanted to see what was going to happen next.Going through the episodes, the intrigue becomes more and more interesting, and you cannot keep watching!

The plot:

After crash-landing on an alien planet, the Robinson family fight against all odds to survive and escape, but they're surrounded by hidden dangers.

A QUIET PLACE 💗💗💗

Best 2018 movie so far. Extremely well directed. First movie of John Krasinski, A quiet place is intense, full of suspens, action, emotion... It is freaking thrilling, and it is the MUST-SEE of this year. The actors are really good; and you will surely cry, and scream, and stop breathing sometimes. Even the visual effects are pretty well done.

One of my favourite!

→ You will like it if you like horror movies, thrillers, suspens.

The plot:

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.

JUMANJI : WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Just entertainning, but I was not expecting much when I went to see it either. Missing the good old Jumanji board game! The original spirit is not here, and that is too bad.

→ You may like it if you're not a huge fan of the first Jumanji, if you're looking for a light comedy. Plus: Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson and Nick Jonas!

The plot:

Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.

KRAMPUS 💗

I already saw this movie before but I really liked it and wanted to watch it again. It is like a Christmas tale but really twisted and scary. Kind of funny and terrifying at the same time.
→ You will like it if you like horror movies, scary stories, fantastic themes.

The plot:
A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a festive demon to his family home.

GODS OF EGYPT

Not so sure why I watched this movie, and I kinda almost regret it. Not worth seeing. Really bad visual effects, not so good story; and even with some famous actors, it is not enough.
→ If you have nothing else to see, or if you're really fond of everything that has to do with Egyptian mythology.

The plot:
Mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus in an alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict.

TRUTH OR DARE

I thought it was going to be a bit cheesy as a lot of teenage horror movie, but I was surprised in a good way. Indeed the main characters were all teenagers but the story was actually a bit different and interesting, and pretty scary moments.

→ You will like it if you like horror movies, with teenagers.

The plot:

A harmless game of Truth or Dare among friends turns deadly when someone -- or something -- begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare.

THE FOREIGNER

I wanted to see it so much! Because I love Jackie Chan and that it has been a while we haven't seen him in a movie. And for once it is not a comedy nor a martial art movie. It is in a very different kind that we find Jackie, playing a really touching old man, who just lost his daughter in a tragic event.

→ You will like it if you like action movies, fights, Jackie Chan :p

The plot:

A humble businessman with a buried past seeks justice when his daughter is killed in an act of terrorism. A cat-and-mouse conflict ensues with a government official, whose past may hold clues to the killers' identities.

MOTHER! 💗💗

I really liked it. But not so sure what to think about it. I don't know if I have been traumatized or if I think it is pure genius. The movie makes you feel really incomfortable, and trying to understand what the hell is happening during the whole story. You will feel stress, injustice, tension, intensity, sadness... It is a great movie for sure. But I think I won't watch it again until a certain time! It really stays in your head. I was not expecting less from Daren Arronofsky!

→ You will like it because it is not like anything you've seen before. Because it has an enourmous and powerful message that you really don't expect in the first place. And it is geniously directed.

The plot:

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

LEATHER FACE

A sort of new version of the texas chainsaw massacre. But kind of from another point of view where we see how he became this monster.

→ You will like it if you like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but not so much going on in this movie though.

The plot:
A teenage Leatherface escapes from a mental hospital with three other inmates, kidnapping a young nurse and taking her on a road trip from hell, while being pursued by a lawman out for revenge.

THE DANISH GIRL

So much acclaimed by the critics and at the Oscar Ceremony, I had to see it too. Loving Eddie Redmayne, especially since The Theory of Everything, I already knew the cast was going to be interesting. A really rich story, intense characters, a lot of compassion, and emotions, until the end.

→ You will like it if you like drama movies, life stories, complexe characters.

The plot:
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

7 SISTERS

The trailer was showing a super intersting story, and I was impatient to see it. Critics said that you would never see the ending coming. How come?! So yeah it was a cool story, I liked it, as it was not like other stories. And indeed there was a twist at the end, that wasn't too obvious.

→ You will like it if you like mysterious stories, futuristic stories, and twisted ending.

The plot:
In a world where families are limited to one child due to overpopulation, a set of identical septuplets must avoid being put to a long sleep by the government and dangerous infighting while investigating the disappearance of one of their own.

MONEY HEIST PART 1

Haven't seen a lot of episodes yet (like 3 or something), but it is cool so far! I usually not a big fan of Spanish directing, but this TV show has nothing to envy to any other TV show of this kind (action, robbery). Waiting to see the next episodes!

→ You will like it if you like robbery stories, with thieves etc.

The plot:
A group of very peculiar robbers assault the Factory of Moneda and Timbre to carry out the most perfect robbery in the history of Spain and take home 2,400 million euros.

1922

A story from a Stephen King novel, the trailer is pretty mysterious and I was not sure what it will be about. I have to say I was not expecting that. I was waiting for a more frightening and fantastic story. So I was kind of disapointed. But film wise, it is not a bad one, and the characters personnalities are pretty deep.

→ You will like it if you like Stephen King stories, but don't expect anything fantastic though.

The plot:

A simple yet proud farmer in the year 1922 conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.

FIRST KILL

A bit thriller a bit action, but not too much of either. Happy to see Hayden Christensen, and Bruce Willis. It is a nice one if you don't really know what to watch tonight on Netflix.

→ You will like it if you like light action movie

The plot:

A Wall Street broker is forced to evade a police chief investigating a bank robbery as he attempts to recover the stolen money in exchange for his son's life.

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