Stranger Things

In the first four episodes, total engrossment and enthusiasm. In the second half, (only) satisfaction with the gradual revelation of what’s going on, but the initial fascination waned. All those comparisons to the 1980s, Spielberg, Carpenter, King and others are totally fitting. The characters and the casting are great, and I’m looking forward to going back to that world in the second season. 2nd season: In terms of plot, more of the same. But the charm of a small town in the 1980s, the cute interactions among likeable characters and the fear of the unknown are gone and replaced by fooling around with a herd of digital monsters. At times I had the impression I was watching some fucking animation instead of a horror series. (07/24/2016)

At home, we have basically devoured this show in one go. Stranger Things has the best of what I liked about old action/adventure/horror movies from the 1980s that I used to watch in the 1990s. A certain mysticism, fear, child heroes and an amazing contemporary synthwave music. If anyone holds classic movie adventures of times past close to their heart, don’t hesitate! This will definitely grab your attention. Stranger Things has an amazing style and I personally hope that it won’t end at the first season. (08/27/2016)

After the third season, it’s clear to me that this is awesome. Whether we're talking about the cast, the direction, the cinematography, the script, the costumes, the humor, or the soundtrack, it's basically perfect. I admire that the filmmakers aren't afraid to be a little evil at times and that you never know what's coming. I can't wait for the next season. (08/18/2019)

This year's smash hit, which made such an impression that it surpassed even Game of Thrones in the rankings, and the fact that it's actually being directed by a pair of rookie brothers who have only made a small horror film called Hidden is perhaps a miracle. At first I was worried that Stranger Things would only be appreciated by those who grew up in the 80's, luckily I was wrong, even a modern viewer can love the series. The main characters are children, who are not very cute on the surface, but they win you over after two episodes and you you are experiencing the adventure with them. The best and most mysterious character is Eleven, who for me is the most emotional component of the series and probably the best child actor performance in the last 10 years. I also really liked the character of the Sheriff. The whole series is strongly mysterious, enigmatic, dark, surprising, shocking, suspenseful, moving and at times breathtaking. (For the first time, perhaps I'm praising something other than gore). A very enjoyable journey and an adventure well worth the 8 hours! It is, in fact, the best horror event of the year. Story 10/10, Atmosphere 10/10, Gore 3/10, Visuals 8/10, Action 7/10, Suspense 8/10, Humor 6/10. Entertainment 9/10, Scares 0/10. 90%. (07/29/2016)

A time machine for pure retro bliss. All sources of inspiration have been listed, all nostalgic tears have been shed. What in my eyes keeps the speedometer far beyond a hundred even in the second half, when the lively board game is in full swing and definitely shakes off all the air of mystery, is the child casting from the realm behind the mirror. Millie Bobby Brown acts with her eyes in a way that actresses a decade older get Oscars for. Eighteen years later, I got an adaptation of "Half-Life" without knowing it beforehand. And now I'm off to finish reading King's "It" so I can have a pop culture combo without compromise. (09/15/2016)