linda-plant2
Joined Aug 2007
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This was a 4 part 2 story viewing. The first - as others have explained, was a father/daughter hiking expedition. Yes; Philip Bas did credit to his acting skills in his portrayal of an expert mountain climber - but the overall story felt like watching a French version of The Deliverance! Ricky ravines- steep dives in pools - waterfalls, the whole nine yards.
My heart sank when it became yet another tale of a truculent teenage daughter who is beyond stupid and continually ramps up the danger level. Like many in films with sulking kids as the norm - she needed a good slap - but oh no, the script called for the parent to say "its not your fault" and give the mandatory hug. Well actually it was their fault so there should have been the massivec telling off. Which happens in real life.
As for the second story - basically an army course for young outward bounders, Bas appears to have shrunk since the first film - or maybe it was the longer hair but he appeared a lot older.
I lost interest midway through the first episode it bordered on the ridiculous. Then I gave up.
My heart sank when it became yet another tale of a truculent teenage daughter who is beyond stupid and continually ramps up the danger level. Like many in films with sulking kids as the norm - she needed a good slap - but oh no, the script called for the parent to say "its not your fault" and give the mandatory hug. Well actually it was their fault so there should have been the massivec telling off. Which happens in real life.
As for the second story - basically an army course for young outward bounders, Bas appears to have shrunk since the first film - or maybe it was the longer hair but he appeared a lot older.
I lost interest midway through the first episode it bordered on the ridiculous. Then I gave up.
This was a drama that didn't have one pleasant character in it. All of them were flawed so it was hard to root for any of them.
How did the casting director choose the actor who played the son Jeremy? He's around 30 years old with the build and face to match, yet we were supposed to believe he was what ? A late teenager or 20, who spent most time throwing childish temper tantrums (he could have knocked out his screen father with one thump!) or sobbing in his mother's arms. Most decent parents would have marched him to the police double quick.
Then there was the obsessed French detective with THE most stupid haircut that was plastered down. Hard to warm to a character who was an idiot.
Then the main protagonist - the female Swiss detective. She did smile ... once in the final scene. Probably glad it was all over.
The storyline was clever - though complicated. I stayed the course despite wanting to give Jeremy a good slap, but not something I'd sit through again.
How did the casting director choose the actor who played the son Jeremy? He's around 30 years old with the build and face to match, yet we were supposed to believe he was what ? A late teenager or 20, who spent most time throwing childish temper tantrums (he could have knocked out his screen father with one thump!) or sobbing in his mother's arms. Most decent parents would have marched him to the police double quick.
Then there was the obsessed French detective with THE most stupid haircut that was plastered down. Hard to warm to a character who was an idiot.
Then the main protagonist - the female Swiss detective. She did smile ... once in the final scene. Probably glad it was all over.
The storyline was clever - though complicated. I stayed the course despite wanting to give Jeremy a good slap, but not something I'd sit through again.