nealegillin
Joined Oct 2012
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I have watched the whole series and was frankly a bit disappointed. I expected it to show a cold hearted calculating Gibson but instead she was presented as this almost soft and naive person who genuinely believed her story, instead of the predatory manipulative person she clearly was.
No mention of any charges faced, massive fine unpaid 8 years later or how she now claims to have no money and is looking for help.
There may be legal reasons for this as they do say "google it" for more, but still I felt this was more of a sugar coated tv series rather than a true..ish story about one of Australias most disgusting cons ever.
I wouldn't recommend it if you want a real version rather than almost making her likable in a way.
No mention of any charges faced, massive fine unpaid 8 years later or how she now claims to have no money and is looking for help.
There may be legal reasons for this as they do say "google it" for more, but still I felt this was more of a sugar coated tv series rather than a true..ish story about one of Australias most disgusting cons ever.
I wouldn't recommend it if you want a real version rather than almost making her likable in a way.
I enjoyed the show, apparently based on a true story of which I had not heard.
The acting i thought was ok to good with lots of long drawn out scenes of staring, typical European style.
Trying to understand the police and legal investigations was very different to what happens in US or Australia, hard to get used to the heavy involvement in the investigations by the judge Malvar but that must be the Spanish system. Felt like it was a bit too drawn out though also.
But sadly the dubbing was dreadful, very American and the worst voices.... In particular the mother Charo's voice was really grating and almost off putting to be honest... whiny and childish voice.
The acting i thought was ok to good with lots of long drawn out scenes of staring, typical European style.
Trying to understand the police and legal investigations was very different to what happens in US or Australia, hard to get used to the heavy involvement in the investigations by the judge Malvar but that must be the Spanish system. Felt like it was a bit too drawn out though also.
But sadly the dubbing was dreadful, very American and the worst voices.... In particular the mother Charo's voice was really grating and almost off putting to be honest... whiny and childish voice.
Not the worst and most boring show I've ever seen but by gee it would play off in a Grand Final
From Kidmans predictable wooden acting and ridiculous Russian accent to the vague and unbelievable story line this show meanders on very slowly and gave me zero entertainment, sadly my wife wanted to watch it and was almost equally disappointed
Not sure why i was disappointed, most shows with Kidman disappoint with the possible exception of Big Little Lies, same wooden character though.
I simply couldn't understand the premise with the possible exception of the family trying to overcome grief of a lost son through suicide, that is until he starts appearing, somewhat strangely, and talking to them, that also lost me In summary, 8 hours of my life I'll never get back!
I simply couldn't understand the premise with the possible exception of the family trying to overcome grief of a lost son through suicide, that is until he starts appearing, somewhat strangely, and talking to them, that also lost me In summary, 8 hours of my life I'll never get back!