laza wrote:Bad Bob wrote:So, I only managed to catch the last 35 minutes of the "Fringe" series premiere thanks to a scheduling mishap. It might be unfair to pass judgment based on the last 3rd of an opening show but I found it a bit disappointing. The shaky cam was annoying (way too frequently used trend these days and it always looks like sh.ite) and the music was god awful. The story seemed entertaining, though, and full marks for getting John "Denethor" Noble in the cast. I'll catch a repeat of the opener this weekend and watch the second episode next Tuesday before I pass judgment.
What came after, though, had me in stitches. It was the American version of this show:
Hole In the Wall
Call me juvenile but there's just something fun about an announcer shouting "prepare to face the hole" and then watching 3 dim bulbs in silver cling-wrap suits and helmets get mullered by a giant foam wall.
THIS, OF COURSE, IS HOW THE GAME SHOULD BE PLAYED
I watched the rough pilot of this a few months ago Bob
I dont think they did themselves any favours trying to pass it off as the 21st century X-files
I cant say it jumped up and grabbed me say like first episode of Lost did , but I am willing to give it time. Mainly because there is naff all else around these days
I see first episode of second series Sarah Connor is up for download now as well for those interested
Spot on, mate. Given that it's Abrams and given the X-Files comparisons I'd heard, I was expecting something that really made you sit up and take notice right out of the blocks. I didn't get that feeling but a lot of great shows have been slow starters. Like Robbie Keane, I'm prepared to give it some time to find its feet.
