Watchmen (TV)

Everyone wears a mask.

In this world where alien squid fall from the sky, Angela Abar (Regina King) is one of many masked police officers hunting down violent masked white supremacists. Things just get stranger from there.

Wow, where do I start? The acting, sets, music selection and even the effects are good. The story is a bit wonky sure, but I think its the delivery or pacing where it actually falls down. For example I like Jeremy Irons in this, but his segments didn't need to really be floating around piece meal especially in the earlier episodes.

Most of the best scenes include this guy.

Also, I was expecting a superhero show and while there are super powered individuals they are few and far between. It's still passable TV, but if you want a superhero show without super powers I suggest trying seasons 1 and 2 of Arrow or some other Arrowverse show instead. 

Assassin's Creed (Movie)

The producers took "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted," to the next level... down.

Cal (Michael Fassbender) is abducted by Abstergo to relive the memories of his murderous ancestor to find a mystical doohickey. Because clearly, if instinct is passed down through genetic code, the memories of your ancestors are too!

Much like the game series this is based upon there are two stories taking place here. The "past" is great and action packed, though expect to read subtitles if you don't understand Spanish. The "present" is very spartan in comparison but the plot is a train wreck and Cal himself lets out a huge WTF not long into the story.

I should just jump off this building and end it all...

Indeed, the proceedings just get worse as the tale goes on and while I can semi-forgive the near bloodless deaths the ending here is just rushed. Either they ran out of budget, didn't know where to go, or both. Not one I recommend, play the games instead. I give this 1.5 awkward shots of Jeremy Irons out of 5.