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maffilms13's rating
This show is a pleasure to watch. So far, "Heroes" is well scripted and paced; has a cast that is easy on the eyes and entertaining; and functions as Science Fiction that does beat you over the head with deep histories and nerdy-ness. The key words are "So far" though. This is the same way I felt about "Lost" when it started and that show is quickly coming apart at the seams.
"Heroes" is the story of a scattered group of people, who are separately discovering that they have special abilities and perhaps share a destiny. To me, it is a blend of X-men and Unbreakable. These people might have super-powers, but they are not yet super-heroes. They have normal problems and lives which are just exacerbated by their new abilities.
The show is clearly well funded by NBC the effects, writing and settings are top notch. And if "Heroes" keeps pulling in 18-30 year olds they way it is now, it will be around for a long time. The writing is following a central storyline, which in comic book style, centers on saving planet earth from destruction.
When you take everything as a whole this show has all the makings of a TV pop culture hit. The bonus for us is that it seems to a brain as well. They just need to keep it on track and it can be a classic.
"Heroes" is the story of a scattered group of people, who are separately discovering that they have special abilities and perhaps share a destiny. To me, it is a blend of X-men and Unbreakable. These people might have super-powers, but they are not yet super-heroes. They have normal problems and lives which are just exacerbated by their new abilities.
The show is clearly well funded by NBC the effects, writing and settings are top notch. And if "Heroes" keeps pulling in 18-30 year olds they way it is now, it will be around for a long time. The writing is following a central storyline, which in comic book style, centers on saving planet earth from destruction.
When you take everything as a whole this show has all the makings of a TV pop culture hit. The bonus for us is that it seems to a brain as well. They just need to keep it on track and it can be a classic.
Battlestar Galactica is so well done that it will leaving you wonder why all other TV shows, and Sci-fi in general, can not be this good.
The cast of characters is deep, complex and sexy. You'll love the heroes to death and you will love to hate their enemies with the white hot passion of a thousand suns.
The writing is smart (they even found a nice way to curse on basic cable). The camera work is more than your simple static TV standards. And the action scenes are as good as any big budget space movie.
This is the re-birth of a not so hot, '70's, cheese show. Battlestar which tells the story of a small group of human refugees, floating through space after the apocalyptic revenge of their once subservient robots, Cylons. Through the stars, this small group is still pursued by their creations, who have evolved to appear human.
Unlike other sci-fi, which is built on distant histories, odd creatures and inhuman concepts, BSG built on the characters and their struggle with what it is to be 'human'.
As another review said, this truly is Sci-fi for grown ups. Start from the beginning, with the Mini-Series and catch up quick, because Battlestar Galactica is worth your time, it is heading somewhere special, and it keeps getting better every week.
Again, the best show on TV... it will have you on the edge of your seat and jumping out of it.
The cast of characters is deep, complex and sexy. You'll love the heroes to death and you will love to hate their enemies with the white hot passion of a thousand suns.
The writing is smart (they even found a nice way to curse on basic cable). The camera work is more than your simple static TV standards. And the action scenes are as good as any big budget space movie.
This is the re-birth of a not so hot, '70's, cheese show. Battlestar which tells the story of a small group of human refugees, floating through space after the apocalyptic revenge of their once subservient robots, Cylons. Through the stars, this small group is still pursued by their creations, who have evolved to appear human.
Unlike other sci-fi, which is built on distant histories, odd creatures and inhuman concepts, BSG built on the characters and their struggle with what it is to be 'human'.
As another review said, this truly is Sci-fi for grown ups. Start from the beginning, with the Mini-Series and catch up quick, because Battlestar Galactica is worth your time, it is heading somewhere special, and it keeps getting better every week.
Again, the best show on TV... it will have you on the edge of your seat and jumping out of it.
A few years back, I came to the conclusion that if you really want to know how great a movie is, have someone tell you the ending... if you watch it and are still enthralled by it, then it's probably pretty good. It's an unfortunate test really, because I love suspense in movies, but quiet true. It began when I first saw Apollo 13. I knew the history, yet i still sat on the edge of my seat, stupidly holding my breath, wondering if the crew would survive re-entry. Now a number of people told me how Million Dollar Baby ended, and dare I say it made the movie better in someways.
Eastwood creates some of the most human and endearing characters ever produced on film. I feel in love with every single one and simply found myself hoping everyone had lied to me. That somehow my copy of the film would be different... it was not. This is a touching and perfect film. Mr. Eastwood, the director, creates his most artful and technically skilled film yet, cementing himself among the great directors of all time. Swank has become the best/least known actresses in the history of film. An actress with the ability to become her role. All this is guided by the smooth voice of Freeman, making for 2 of the best hours film has produced in the past few years.
A beautiful film.
Eastwood creates some of the most human and endearing characters ever produced on film. I feel in love with every single one and simply found myself hoping everyone had lied to me. That somehow my copy of the film would be different... it was not. This is a touching and perfect film. Mr. Eastwood, the director, creates his most artful and technically skilled film yet, cementing himself among the great directors of all time. Swank has become the best/least known actresses in the history of film. An actress with the ability to become her role. All this is guided by the smooth voice of Freeman, making for 2 of the best hours film has produced in the past few years.
A beautiful film.