AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Noutions Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Imran Ahmed Season One: Hap and Leonard depicts life in the 1980s pretty well. It depicts the unusual partnership between a black and white man seemingly perpetually down on their luck and in hard times. Oh, did I mention the black man - Leonard - is gay? Hap, on the contrary, is a 'man's man'; the type who only wear jeans and can be seen roaming around kitchens with wrenches in their hand fixing every loose nut and bolt! Together the two are led into an operation to retrieve sunken treasure by Hap's ex-wife and 1960s hippie flower child. The operation leads the crew into a series of different situations which keep the plot moving smoothly forward.Acting is good and dialogue delivery even better ... Dialogue delivery is important because this is not a slap stick comedy show. Instead, there is a dark, implicit humor in some dialogue sequences. A must watch for those who enjoy shows set in the US south (with all the implications for race relations, 'redneck' lifestyle, etc.).

rmmanos-1 I could watch this show every day. The chemistry between Michael K. Williams and James Purefoy is amazing. Of course, they're friends IRL and MKW got JP the part of Hap. MKW really shines in S3 which deals heavily with racism in a small Texas town. Although S3 takes place in 1989, it doesn't appear America has come very far almost two decades later. I really hope this show gains followers and we get more seasons. It's a great mixture of comedy and noir.

Leofwine_draca Review of Season One: HAP AND LEONARD is a six-part crime drama shown as part of Amazon Prime's TV package. I was attracted to it as I'm a fan of the central actors, James Purefoy and Michael Kenneth Williams, and I'll quite happily watch anything they put their name to. And this turns out to be an enjoyable little experience, one which doesn't outstay its welcome and provides fitfully great viewing material.The main complaint is that the simple story is padded out in places which is down to the lack of money; it's cheap to film dialogue, after all. Williams and Purefoy are effortless and good, and supporting actors like Christina Hendricks also shine. The first half of the season is all set-up alongside some somewhat needless flashbacks, but once the double-crossing starts it all gets fairly gripping, leading to a last three episodes which feature some strong stuff, plenty of suspense, and some shocking and powerful violence. I'll certainly be tuning in for the second season on the strength of this one.Review of Season Two:The second season improves on the first, purely because it has a bigger budget and thus the story is more expansive and wide-reaching. It's also less comic book style and more noirish than what came previously, with a conspiracy plot involving the disappearance of young boys over a number of decades. Williams and Purefoy continue to shine here, effortlessly slipping back into their charmingly roguish characters, and the new supporting cast is exemplary with old-timer Brian Dennehy particularly good as the town sheriff. Once again there are only six episodes, which means that the narrative is tightly focused and fast-paced, with never a dull moment from beginning to end; just oodles of slick quality, style, and atmosphere.Review of Season Three:The third and, as it turns out, final season of the show is slightly weaker than the first two but still well worth a watch. This time around the boys find themselves in a town hunting a disappearance and engaging with the local racists. The usual twists and turns and strong performances (step forward, Louis Gossett Jr.) help to make this compelling viewing, although it's a little more ordinary and predictable than what's come before.

ketztx There is nothing not to love about this series, save for the fact that it's so short and there's such a long wait between seasons. Having always been a fan of Joe R Lansdale's work, I was delighted to see that the producers and writers of the current series have kept true to the characters and feel of the novels, while taking the plots in creative new directions.The creative twists--such as Sheriff Valentine's revelation about his past, (season two) and the flashbacks of Hap and Leonard as small boys bonding over the deaths of their fathers--are nothing short of perfect; the story gallops along with nary a stumble, and the actors have nailed the characters with surgical precision. So intelligently written and beautifully paced, each episode deserves multiple viewings to appreciate. Put this one on your must-watch list--you'll be happy that you did.