firemanbob
Joined Oct 2004
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As far too many reviewers have noted, the acting is mediocre at best. No one is going to win an Oscar or Emmy for their acting here (although I don't think it's nearly as terrible as many seem to think).
But, if you're focussed on how good (or bad...) the acting is, you're going to miss out on what this series really is: History.
As a historical account of Hollywood and the major studios and stars, it's excellent.
Ignore the acting quality, focus on the history, and you'll appreciate this series more.
But, if you're focussed on how good (or bad...) the acting is, you're going to miss out on what this series really is: History.
As a historical account of Hollywood and the major studios and stars, it's excellent.
Ignore the acting quality, focus on the history, and you'll appreciate this series more.
Just saw the premier double episode, and my first opinion is just "meh". A few of the characters (especially Franks, "Randy") are so overly written and acted that they are almost cartoonish. Gibbs is stiffer than rebar, and the only trope I didn't hear was the SAC saying "I want your gun and your badge on my desk". The story line itself wasn't bad, just the characters.
I'd like to see it succeed, but right now, it REALLY needs work. I'd be surprised if it makes it past the first season.
I'm going to give this a few more episodes to redeem itself, but so far, this isn't really all that great. NCIS it ain't.
I'd like to see it succeed, but right now, it REALLY needs work. I'd be surprised if it makes it past the first season.
I'm going to give this a few more episodes to redeem itself, but so far, this isn't really all that great. NCIS it ain't.
As someone who isn't a skier, but is active in outdoor recreation (I'd rather snowshoe), and lives in the mountains of Colorado, I was keenly interested in this movie when I saw the description. I was hoping for something great, and it is indeed great.
Told from the perspective of the people involved, and with no third person narration, this story unfolds with the events leading up to, and after, the avalanche.
You get an idea of what the people were like at the time, how much they've grown since then, and how much this affected them. They are at times very emotional, but always with a sense of honesty. They were mostly people (around my age, as far as I can tell) who were having a good time being ski bums, when tragedy struck. How they dealt with the tragedy is the main thrust of the story, and it is told with brutal forthrightness.
Even if skiing or winter recreation isn't your thing, this is still a movie to watch.
Told from the perspective of the people involved, and with no third person narration, this story unfolds with the events leading up to, and after, the avalanche.
You get an idea of what the people were like at the time, how much they've grown since then, and how much this affected them. They are at times very emotional, but always with a sense of honesty. They were mostly people (around my age, as far as I can tell) who were having a good time being ski bums, when tragedy struck. How they dealt with the tragedy is the main thrust of the story, and it is told with brutal forthrightness.
Even if skiing or winter recreation isn't your thing, this is still a movie to watch.