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Fringe: J.J Abrams' new TV show (September 9 on Fox)
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BenjaminBirdie
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Zoe said:
I thought it was because people thought she looked like her.
TheOrangeKid007
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It will be like Lost where they just keep adding new characters to keep a story going. If they were going with an X-files vibe I think they did not choose characters with enough chemistry. Charlie from Mighty Ducks just doesn't fit. And why did they feel the need to use the exact same growing slighty louder noise --> to black screen thing that Lost uses?
Though I loved that Denethor was in it and the cybernetic arm looked really cool but it the conspiracy with a big bad conglomerate angle has been played out.
Though I loved that Denethor was in it and the cybernetic arm looked really cool but it the conspiracy with a big bad conglomerate angle has been played out.
BenjaminBirdie
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TheOrangeKid007 said:
I liked the chemistry between the three leads (and all promo art tells you they won't be pulling a LOST in terms of adding cast members. There has like never been a LOST ad with less than ten characters on it.)
baphometbones
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I had somewhat low expectations going into last night's pilot and I'm happy to say that it blew me away. I think they had me at "Let's go make some LSD!" line. I wasn't expecting it to have quite as much humor, and I really didn't expect the
but I thought it worked. It really felt like a mix between Lost and The X-Files and that's a great thing. The season preview was pretty exciting as well
. I'll definitely be watching this every week.
science fiction, near-future level technology, the most obvious being the Terminator-style cybernetic arm
(morphing babies!)
Anybody else feel like the lead was basically a Jodie Foster knockoff?
The episode was okay, but for some reason it felt a little cliched to me and that everything fell into place too easily. I'm not saying that I won't watch any more episodes, but the storyline just didn't do it for me. Some parts were cool, but the whole Contact-like sequence along with some other story points were kind of meh...
Still, I guess I'm a sucker for conspiracy-type themes like the X-Files, so I'd like to see where it goes. I just hope that the writing gets a little better.
The episode was okay, but for some reason it felt a little cliched to me and that everything fell into place too easily. I'm not saying that I won't watch any more episodes, but the storyline just didn't do it for me. Some parts were cool, but the whole Contact-like sequence along with some other story points were kind of meh...
-guy being in the psych ward for 17 years can magically help out using antiquated equipment that's been left in a basement at Harvard
-Joshua Jackson's character being so involved - where's his motive?
-him being the one to catch Steig and even being able to get to Steig in the interrogation room
-her boyfriend was a bad guy - we knew they had to get rid of him somehow to play up the new love connection with Jody Foster, er...I mean Dunham
-there's more, but I won't pile on
- one more thing - I was surpised that Steig was wasn't actually some sort of clone or alien
-Joshua Jackson's character being so involved - where's his motive?
-him being the one to catch Steig and even being able to get to Steig in the interrogation room
-her boyfriend was a bad guy - we knew they had to get rid of him somehow to play up the new love connection with Jody Foster, er...I mean Dunham
-there's more, but I won't pile on
- one more thing - I was surpised that Steig was wasn't actually some sort of clone or alien
Still, I guess I'm a sucker for conspiracy-type themes like the X-Files, so I'd like to see where it goes. I just hope that the writing gets a little better.
Zalasta said:
You must have missed it, but it was implied that John was in a fatal state. After all, you can't really keep someone in the dark when you're shedding a tear, telling them you need their cooperation to find someone who did "this" to them. A few more questions for you if you still don't believe... Why did John take so long to show up? How come he was hesitant forthcoming? What was his aim by purposely finding the suspect, what with their table dealings? Why did he give Olivia that kind of information in the first place if he wanted him dead? He was playing the game the whole time. Besides, there are other lines that suggest as much. I would need a look at the script to pinpoint what exactly suggested his current state as I don't remember. Still, I believe you have all you need to reach said conclusion.
Zalasta said:
She was acting on a hunch. Broyle's wanted more to go on than just that. So he agreed to allow her to gain the evidence she needs to plant a conviction. Due to the time constraints John's condition presented, not only did Olivia find enough evidence, she acted faster than authority allowed. By doing so, however, she was able to operate efficiently and crack a case that few could hardly dream of. She won his approval. He respected her and offered a job more suitable to her strengths. While TV shows may not have the most believable plots, I do think you're pulling teeth here.
beelzebozo
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i fell asleep halfway through. i blame the fact that i get up at 5:30am and not the show itself, which i found pretty entertaining. the crazy scientist dude was hamming it up big time though.
baphometbones
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AmMortal said:
YES! That was really cool, and also reminiscent of the Dharma commercials.
Kung Fu Jedi
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I thought the premiere was solid. I liked some elements of it, but thought others didn't work so well. The dynamic of the main characters seems good though, and the show seems to have a lot of potential. Sort of an X-Files vibe going on.
omg rite said:
Maybe I am, but there is a concensus that there are problems with the plotting of the pilot. Anyway, my problem was with the consistency within the context of the show. Rather than the believability of the whole thing.
Basch said:
That's your interpretation of the scene. To me the reason why it took so long for him to show up is because their brain waves were still syncing up as Bishop have explained what needs to happen before they can communicate subconsciously. Maybe he's more nefarious than he appeared to be. I just don't believe he would choose to reveal who the culprit is to protect his secret, I mean look what he did in the end which led to his death anyway. It's a plot device so Olivia would have more information than if she never found that guy, but otherwise, it makes no sense.
baphometbones
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Costanza said:
I'm the exact opposite. I thought she was really great in Fringe and had no idea she played Nariko, but now I'm tempted to check that game out.
This is all I can find:captive said:
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/09/10/early-ratings-report-for-foxs-fringe-and-cws-90210/5021
So this is like the new X Files. It's not flowing with originality but i really liked the 1st episode.
The thing it bugs me though, is that i doubt they will be able to maintain this level of budget in further episodes, car chases, crashes, CGI, i think it was all pretty awesome, but maybe a a bit too much because the rest of the season might look "underbudget" in comparison.
Anyway, cool episode.
The thing it bugs me though, is that i doubt they will be able to maintain this level of budget in further episodes, car chases, crashes, CGI, i think it was all pretty awesome, but maybe a a bit too much because the rest of the season might look "underbudget" in comparison.
Anyway, cool episode.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
ah, alvarez. my favorite latin gangster with a heart of gold.
Eh.. just watched the pilot. I guess it has potential, but FUCK, was it cliched. And the lines, and the acting were just.. I dunno. Not the best. Character wise, definitely not as compelling as LOST, which is what Id have to compare it to coming from JJ Abrams. Definitely not on the same level, more of a B-show feel. Gonna watch the next ep though, and Ill decide from there.
Slurpy said:
Yeah, the pilot didn't have the character impact that other Abrams projects have.
I'd thought Fringe would be closer to Alias, especially in characters, but it came very short. Right now, the female and male lead don't have the charisma or standing that Sydney Bristow and Michael Vaughn had.
Saw the show today, and thought it was bad. I kept comparing it to the lost "pilot." When watching the show I expected something epic, but it just seemed like one of those "scfi-channel shows. That main actress didn't help at all and seem to be the miss-cast, since the rest of the cast was fine, including "Pacey." That assistant FBI girl in the lab was hot, anyone know her name?
Spotless Mind
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Hmm. That Pilot was a huge dollop of BLAH. I was expecting there to be some points of interest, but it just felt like a really bland, dumbed down knockoff of better shows like The X-Files. It brought basically nothing original or exciting to the table.
Didn't like any of the character interactions either. Anna Torv showed next to no personality, aside from being a hottie.
A lot of the dialogue was also just awful with waaaaaaay too much exposition. "I just pissed myself." "Just a squirt." WTF. Was this an attempt at humour? Horrible.
The ending close up of the leaf and Michael Giachino's ridiculous strumming strings of revelation made me laugh out loud. Does he not realise there should be something of note dramatically when you do that? He does it all the time in Lost and it annoys the shit out of me.
I'll give it a few episodes, but i'm not very impressed.
Didn't like any of the character interactions either. Anna Torv showed next to no personality, aside from being a hottie.
A lot of the dialogue was also just awful with waaaaaaay too much exposition. "I just pissed myself." "Just a squirt." WTF. Was this an attempt at humour? Horrible.
The ending close up of the leaf and Michael Giachino's ridiculous strumming strings of revelation made me laugh out loud. Does he not realise there should be something of note dramatically when you do that? He does it all the time in Lost and it annoys the shit out of me.
I'll give it a few episodes, but i'm not very impressed.
Greatness Gone
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This show sucks. JJ is a lazy bitch and is horrible at everything, which is why he handed LOST off to two incredible guys.
Anyway, give me Dollhouse, FOX. When is that airing?
Anyway, give me Dollhouse, FOX. When is that airing?
spermatic cord
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the sarcastic guy was annoying
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