A science fiction classic and a cinematic masterpiece. Or so they say.
I have no problem admitting I didn't understand it the first two times I saw it. I was in my teenage years then. I just watched it again but this time I read some interpretations, explanations and quotes from Kubrick. While I still think it is a masterpiece in technical terms considering the time it was filmed I now feel the plot is not so great at all. The movie suddenly became very mediocre to me.
I like the ideas behind the movie but I think it's blown out of proportion. Just my point of view, I know a lot of people think different.
I think the final season was weak. The plot was constructed just to fit some needs. It had strong moments but they should not have started another arc.
Nevertheless I really liked this show. Has a bit of everything, Action, drama, lovestory, fun.
It's a bit like Thomas Magnum, Jack Bauer and a bit of McGyver.
Some episodes are entertaining but all in all this is not very scientific. it relies a lot on when and ifs. A lot of the time its just: this is what we would do. But they are not telling how it would actually be done
It`s Bean - you either like him or you don't.
Boring. Loosely cut together crap with little content in poor VHS quality.
Even as a longttime NASCAR fan I could not stand to watch this.
If you already know the NASA History you will find nothing new. But the picture material that is used in this documentation is awesome and the quality is stunning.
Therefore I highly recommend watching this if you're interested in this subject.
Good movie, entertaining. Reminded me a bit of The Untouchables at times. Not a deep story though and you know almost any time what is going to happen next. But nicely filmed gunfights.
The worst thing in my opinion: Sean Penn. That was the worst attempt of a DeNiro impersonation if I ever saw one.
Was actually better than I thought it would be.
Like most others said there are a lot of comparisons to "Die Hard". This movie does not reach the first of the "Die Hard" series but let's be honest, the last two weren't that good either.
That beeing said I would recommend Olympus if you're looking for a couple of hours to keep your mind of, don't analyse it to death. Like a lot of other action movies it can't hold a lot of water.
Even after 14 years and about 300 episodes I'm still loving this show.
This came out of the dark for me I had no Idea this was in production. And I'm a Star Trek Fan.
The positives: the quality of the sets, costumes and even the CGI is pretty good. Overall this looks very professional and it feels right. The script of the first episode was good, too.
The only negativ I have so far is the cast. I've seen other fan made Star Trek productions so it's not the fact that these aren't the original actors. I just feel they made the characters appear very two dimensional. But since is only the first episode maybe they will grow after all it's pretty tough to fill these shoes.
So, I hope there will be more 'cause as a Star Trek fan in the past it was like being an addict without a suply. Therefore it's always nice to see new Trek.
Supplement Sep 9, 2016:
This show has become absolutely fantastic, more than I´d ever hoped for. It feels totally Trek with the music, sound effects, the sets and costumes. And I have to change my early assessment of the actors - they really bring this characters back to life. The scripts have depth and are meaningful. For me this is as much part of the Star Trek universe as are the official shows. I´m always eager to see what the next episode will bring and I hope they will do a lot more.
If you already know the history of Formula 1 this will propably tell you nothing new. If you only know F1 from its modern days whatch this.
In any case this is the best documentary about F1 that I've seen so far. The pictures together with the soundtrack are awesome. Mixed with quotes from former drivers gives you an insight how it was and what it meant to be a race drive in the 60's and 70's
I've had a hard time with this show. During the first season I was tempted several times to quit because it wasn't what I expected. When it became what I expected it was gone for good.
What's left is another really good show that had to suffer the ratings dictate because this wasn't the easy entertainment most people are looking for today. This was tough, it showed people in a desperate time doing desperate things and being able to do something they never thought being capable. And when the show ended there where infinite story possibilities.
Exceptionell cast that brings some great emotional character moments. Would have loved to see more of it. Have to rate it as it is, though. That's why I only gave it 7. But had potential to become 9.
I mainly started watching this because of Gilian because I hadn't seen anything from her in a while. She didn't dissapoint me.
As for "The Fall" itself. Well, it's not bad just nothing special either. Yes, it is slow and I think they could have easily done it in a two hour movie format. There are often longer pauses in the dialogue and the camera moves slowly too. So, if you like fast pace and lots of action this is surely not your thing.
I'm not sure if I will watch the second season, a lot will depend on how the first episodes will play out.
By todays standards it might look naive but this was a groundbraking series at it's time. If you only know the remake take the time to watch this. It's worth it.
Whatever you do, do NOT watch the movies (Specials). They are basically put together from parts of the series.
The first is a shortened Version of the three-part "Saga of a Star World" which starts the show. The second is made of parts from "The Living Legend" and "Fire in Space" which are put together rather clumsy and in a different order, in the end telling a different story through large parts.
Yes, this has no Hollywood-like CGI, then again it didn't had a Hollywood budget. But it's fun too see some of the old Star Trek cast again.
Well, it´s Fast & Furious. You know what to expect when you read the title. And it delivers.
Absolutely unrealistic and over the top action movie. LOVE IT!!!!
Turn on your speakers and enjoy ;-)
Feels a bit like Dallas or Denver Clan only a couple hundred years back. I don`t mind the fact that it´s not historical sound because it never claimed to be in the first place. It´s good entertainment.
One thing that is a bit disturbing production wise is that while some people in the series are getting older quite normal (especially the children), which suggest the time that has passed, it is not reflected in the appearance of the main characters as much.
First movie in a while that kept me in front of the screen from start to finish.
Honestly, I´ve seen better documentaries than this. If you´re not heavily into such movies don`t bother watching.
This movie depends on the urge of the viewer to want to watch the end despite it´s confusing back-and-forth plot. I had to convince myself every 15 minutes to go on with it but after about two hours I lost interest. After that it played along without me taking much notice.
An hour and two stories less might have done the trick.
at first I considered not watching this because i really don´t like Tom Cruise. Would have been a mistake to skip it, though.
Personally I think the plot was solid. Not full of surprises but sufficent. I didn´t felt that something was missing. I concur with most reviews that the visuals and score are great (BluRay FullHD and DTS master).
One of the better movies I´ve seen lately.
if you know what to expect from theese kind of movies you won't get dissapointed.
yes it's nothing knew, everything has been seen before but on the other hand an action movie is what it is. Some have decent story lines others don't. Beside that an explosion is an explosion and a gun fight is a gun fight.
If you don't like it don't watch it.
I´ve seen better ones cancelled.
Don´t remember much of the details from the original so I´m not comparing. This one started good but got pretty much two-dimensional very fast. CGI look really bad always felt like people were standing on top of sets rather than in it. Story had potential, yes, but the uninspired pulled it south.
starts well but becomes agonizingly slow in the middle. i got so bored after about 90 minutes that i lost interest in finish watching it.
I agree, not as good s the first. Still better than a lot of other action movies.
I´m a Western Fan. Although the story is very typical for the genre and predictable this is worth watching. Duvall & Costner are really good together.
If you´re looking for sfx and lot´s of action this isn´t for you. Otherwise give it a try. nice to see a movie about moral and principles from time to time.
turned it off after 20 minutes and even those were painfull to watch
Just watched the ext cut. Actually if you take the movie itself without comparing it to the first it´s quite good. If you like action and CGI you won´t get dissapointed. Story is OK for the genre and if you do compare it to the first I think the story is even better in places.
It is not a must-see-movie but it´s good entertainment.
This is how Overhaulin used to be in the early seasons. Bringing back cars for people who REALLY deserve it. Love it.
