benturkalj
Joined Jun 2005
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Seriously, if you haven't seen house, your really missing out on one of the more clever, hilarious and compelling medical dramas out there-though it has to be said that this is quite different to the standard fare.
To sum it up, the show is about House and his team of medical 'detectives'. Each week, we are given a major dilemma, with a patient who has some major illness that no one can understand, until the titles character comes through with a solution.
While this may seem like this is a dumb premise, the result is one of the best shows around. Hugh Laurie, who plays the blunt, sarcastic lead character really makes this show shine, and will often have you in stitches with his eccentric approach. The support cast shines as well, and the writing has continued to be of the highest quality since it began. in all cases, the final verdict is always surprising, and there's just enough balance between the leads brilliance and a fine supporting cast. Please, give it a go if you like something above the standard!!!
To sum it up, the show is about House and his team of medical 'detectives'. Each week, we are given a major dilemma, with a patient who has some major illness that no one can understand, until the titles character comes through with a solution.
While this may seem like this is a dumb premise, the result is one of the best shows around. Hugh Laurie, who plays the blunt, sarcastic lead character really makes this show shine, and will often have you in stitches with his eccentric approach. The support cast shines as well, and the writing has continued to be of the highest quality since it began. in all cases, the final verdict is always surprising, and there's just enough balance between the leads brilliance and a fine supporting cast. Please, give it a go if you like something above the standard!!!
OK, so a lot of reviewers are saying that this was pretty sub-standard. In my own view, I would say that it pretty much succeeds in achieving what it aims to do, and I would definitely watch a sequel to it.
Ratner definitely will annoy some comic fans for sure: there are some pretty big deaths that you have to wonder about. I also probably didn't like the way the Phoenix saga was handled here either, but it's not all about comics.
In the end, at least for the most part, everything is well done. The dialogs was fine, and probably better then the other films in some ways. The film never dragged, the effects were well done, and the storyline was reasonably well established.
It certainly could have been done a lot better, but enjoyed this a great deal more then some of the other blockbusters out recently. This is a worthy sequel, so don't hesitate to check it out.
Ratner definitely will annoy some comic fans for sure: there are some pretty big deaths that you have to wonder about. I also probably didn't like the way the Phoenix saga was handled here either, but it's not all about comics.
In the end, at least for the most part, everything is well done. The dialogs was fine, and probably better then the other films in some ways. The film never dragged, the effects were well done, and the storyline was reasonably well established.
It certainly could have been done a lot better, but enjoyed this a great deal more then some of the other blockbusters out recently. This is a worthy sequel, so don't hesitate to check it out.
For those who have not seen the original Mission Impossible, it is a real shame. While the other flicks offer plenty of explosions and cool action sequences, the original remains the best for it's interesting plot twists, some decent acting, and a well developed element of suspense that's lacking in the later pictures.
To reveal any of the plot would be a disservice: it certainly has some pretty interesting occurrences that should be seen for full effect. What really makes this great though is De Palma's direction. Unlike the later flicks, key scenes are drawn out: there is a real Spense of suspense that is rarely achieved. Three key action scenes come to mind, and there all extremely cool: it's just a shame that Criuse couldn't enlist the services of more experienced director's later in the franchise.
A memorable, well executed thriller.
To reveal any of the plot would be a disservice: it certainly has some pretty interesting occurrences that should be seen for full effect. What really makes this great though is De Palma's direction. Unlike the later flicks, key scenes are drawn out: there is a real Spense of suspense that is rarely achieved. Three key action scenes come to mind, and there all extremely cool: it's just a shame that Criuse couldn't enlist the services of more experienced director's later in the franchise.
A memorable, well executed thriller.