MovingTarget
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- Jun 22, 2003
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Meh, didn't even know about this. I have kinda soured on tv for so long that I thought the thread title was a Monopoly reference. :/
Bill Brasky
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- May 18, 2006
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I rarely get pumped about TV shows, but I thought the pilot was excellent. I think Scorsese is a wonderfully entertaining director and am completely hooked.
- Nov 30, 2005
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Finally got around to the pilot last ight and I liked it quite a bit. I had no idea Michael Shannon was on the show, so that was a very pleasant surprise as I like him a lot and Kelly McDonald is great too, she was so freaking good in No Country for Old Men. So yeah, great cast.
I found a few parts a bit cliched, but overall I quite liked it and it seems like a show that will I will enjoy even more once I get to know the characters better. If nothing else it's definitely a beautiful show to look at.
KT
I found a few parts a bit cliched, but overall I quite liked it and it seems like a show that will I will enjoy even more once I get to know the characters better. If nothing else it's definitely a beautiful show to look at.
KT
MovingTarget
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- Jun 22, 2003
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Well, I watched it finally. I think it has more in common with Deadwood than it does the Sopranos. It has potential, but the next episode or two will tell.
pyonir
Lifer
- Dec 18, 2001
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Pretty much agreed on everything you said. The imagery was very well done, loved the sets they built. The acting was great, as should be expected given the cast. Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by it and find myself looking forward to the rest of the series.
Regs
Lifer
- Aug 9, 2002
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Maybe he helped with the screen play, but it was David Chase that came up with most of the material for Sopranos.
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I didn't read about the show at all and don't know anybody who's watched it, but I just got through both the first two episodes and liked them. I'm definitely going to continue watching.
fustercluck
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It definitely has more of a Sopranos feel IMO. For one, things actually happen in this show unlike Deadwood
First two episodes were really good. Not for chicks.
Loop2kil
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- Mar 28, 2004
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I started another thread not having seen this one...oops.
Anywho here's my OP from my other thread:
I've only seen the first episode but it was great...The cast, quality acting, directing and dialogue with just enough action to keep you interested makes this one a keeper in my book. Steve Buscemi is the main character "Nucky Thompson" who is a politician who is also trying to be a gangster during the prohibition period in Atlantic City. There was already some action involving Al Capone out of Chicago so this series could go places....This might be my new Sopranos fix.
There was also a cameo by Omar as well, not sure if that will go anywhere or not though!!!
Anywho here's my OP from my other thread:
I've only seen the first episode but it was great...The cast, quality acting, directing and dialogue with just enough action to keep you interested makes this one a keeper in my book. Steve Buscemi is the main character "Nucky Thompson" who is a politician who is also trying to be a gangster during the prohibition period in Atlantic City. There was already some action involving Al Capone out of Chicago so this series could go places....This might be my new Sopranos fix.
There was also a cameo by Omar as well, not sure if that will go anywhere or not though!!!
I like this. I wasn't a fan of the Sopranos but I like 20's era gangster stories. Definitely a watcher.
eldorado99
Lifer
- Feb 16, 2004
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The sets are fucking awesome in this show. I'm gonna keep watching it and hope it doesn't turn sour. Right now its a pretty good show.
Homerboy
Lifer
- Mar 1, 2000
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Is nobody LOVING this show? It's incredible.
I still think that Buscemi, while admittedly acting his ass off in this role, just wasn't the right choice for the part. He just doesn't "fit" for me for some reason. Omar too just isn't right. While I LOVE the guys acting, he's just too much of a "hard-hitting-nagger" for that era or something.
All in all incredible show. I'm 1 episode behind as I can't watch it with the kids runnning around, but I hope to get caught up tonight.
Side note: the body on Nucky's girlfriend? Holy shit.
I still think that Buscemi, while admittedly acting his ass off in this role, just wasn't the right choice for the part. He just doesn't "fit" for me for some reason. Omar too just isn't right. While I LOVE the guys acting, he's just too much of a "hard-hitting-nagger" for that era or something.
All in all incredible show. I'm 1 episode behind as I can't watch it with the kids runnning around, but I hope to get caught up tonight.
Side note: the body on Nucky's girlfriend? Holy shit.
purbeast0
No Lifer
- Sep 13, 2001
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i just caught up with this show this morning. awesome show, really enjyoing it. i like buscemi as the main guy. i also think his brother and the fbi dude play their roles very well.
and yes, nucky's girlfriend has an extremely smoking body! shit, so does jim's mom!
and yes, nucky's girlfriend has an extremely smoking body! shit, so does jim's mom!
Homerboy
Lifer
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buscemi plays the role fine, I just don't think he "fits" the character for some reason. But yes, I COMPLETELY agree with you on his brother and the FBI dude. Holy hell those 2 fit the bill well.
When Nucky's girl is in the dress shop and the Irish girl (incredibly pretty)has to put on her clothes? GIGGITY GOO!
LOL yeah Jim's mom is A-OK too. Lotsa lookers in this show.
I have to say that if there is one era that I would not want to live in, it is the 20s. There's just something creepy about it all (but I love to watch shows about it or set in it).
The fact he's supposed to be Irish, and looks nothing at all like his "brother" hurt his performance - but I think he does fits the characters demeanor and character.
Nucky's girl is hot as hell too, but something about her face doesn't work out - or at least when she's wearing all that makeup.
Homerboy
Lifer
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Yeah I think he hits the "demeanor" perfect... like I said, his acting is incredible, but I think you nailed it about not being Irish He also doesn't "look" like he's from the 20s ya know?
I never mentioned Nucky's girl's face for a specific reason. Ugh. You don't look at the mantle while poking the fire though
Homerboy
Lifer
- Mar 1, 2000
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Caught up last night.
Wow. so very very very good.
My one complaint is things are happening TOO fast. It's just a snowball downhill gaining speed ya know? I mean the whole Jimmy in Chicago thing already... like he's been there for months (the whole time-frame thus far seems to be 3 months from Jan. to March).
Crazy good show.
Wow. so very very very good.
My one complaint is things are happening TOO fast. It's just a snowball downhill gaining speed ya know? I mean the whole Jimmy in Chicago thing already... like he's been there for months (the whole time-frame thus far seems to be 3 months from Jan. to March).
Crazy good show.
The Walking Dead is right behind it for that honor IMO. Maybe it's because no one every really did a TV series like it before but what ever reason it's good.
I watched the latest episode and Boardwalk is getting very good right now.
BoomerD
No Lifer
- Feb 26, 2006
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With the switch to Comcrap, we now have HBO again. I've been catching up on this show.
So far, I've seen the first four episodes. Pretty dammed good, although, in some places, the plot has been fairly predictable.
I agree that Buscemi is kind of a stretch for the part, BUT, I like the guy...he's usually a pretty good character actor.
So far, I've seen the first four episodes. Pretty dammed good, although, in some places, the plot has been fairly predictable.
I agree that Buscemi is kind of a stretch for the part, BUT, I like the guy...he's usually a pretty good character actor.
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