Get Shorty

When in the mid-90s Hollywood reached for a successful literary source and made a film version of the transformation of an underworld member into a film producer, it looked like a big hit, especially with the then stars Travolta and Hackman in the lead roles. However, the result was hesitant due to the script, and the film marched off into well-deserved obscurity. However, the potential was undeniable, so filmmakers naturally returned to the material through a series that utilizes the plot's possibilities much better. The 90s film wanted to be more of a comedy than a crime film, but it is the opposite in the case of the series. It's not that there is a shortage of harsh irony and black humor, but do not expect stylized silliness, but rather rough criminals who have no reservations about torturing and killing. The gang's boss is a psychopathic lady who leaves a bloody trail wherever she goes. The main protagonist has a desire to step out of the carousel of violence, but it's like with a long-time smoker - there is always a weak moment or an inevitable situation when old instincts or the need to solve the crisis in the usual way reappear. In the case of Miles and his friend Louise, the studio uses the usual, albeit somewhat twisted combination of a follower of family and religious values ​​that surprisingly does not prevent the killers from eliminating the encountered living obstacles with a cool style, when violence is seen as fine entertainment. The series works smoothly in terms of the acting, the pace is appropriate, and the twists within the story are believable and functional. Overall impression: 80%. (06.08.2020)

What a surprise. This is not what I expected from an American show starring Chris O'Dowd and Ray Romano. They both jumped out of their typecast roles like a stripper jumps out of a birthday cake. The show is an excellent mixture of humor, drama, violence, and the inevitable consequences of certain actions. I've had a great time with all three seasons. I was originally expecting some mindless fun to be watched while doing household chores, but I ended up pleasantly surprised. 4*+ (24.11.2021)