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Catseye3

Worth watching just for Gary Oldman.

Anything with Gary Oldman in it is worth watching.

George K · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

@George-K said in Slow Horses:

Worth watching just for Gary Oldman.

Anything with Gary Oldman in it is worth watching.

Yeah I almost agree. His "Dracula" was so over the top that it was wonderful and it made me, almost forget Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker. As I said, his Beethoven in "Immortal Beloved" was wonderful.

But, in this role, it's also really over the top, and not in an endearing or interesting way.

I should read the book.

Catseye3

@George-K said in Slow Horses:

Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker

Ye Gods.

George K · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

@Catseye3 said in Slow Horses:

@George-K said in Slow Horses:

Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker

Ye Gods.

He wasn't horrible. He wasn't good, but he wasn't horrible.

I really like this movie because it's pretty faithful to the Stoker story.

Catseye3

@George-K said in Slow Horses:

He wasn't good, but he wasn't horrible.

It seems like unless you were very good in your craft, the Harker role would be fatally easy to overplay -- kind of out-Igoring Igor. "Yeth, Mahthter."

Mik

Since we just finished the first season of Lincoln Lawyer last night (thought it pretty good), we might have to check it out.

Keanu Reeves is a bit of a mystery. He can be very good or very bad.

George K · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

Lincoln Lawyer

It was OK. It's not Bosch, though, supposedly more true to the books than the movie was.

Mik

I recognized the plot twists and characters. I really enjoyed it. He creates characters you actually like and are invested in. Both shows used LA to great advantage visually. Since I know the city pretty well, I enjoyed that.

Mik

Just watched E1. Liked it. A bit different than the race to see who can make the darkest show. Oldman is of course great fun to watch and the guy who plays Siegfried Farnum on All Creatures is involved. I’ll watch another.

Aqua Letifer

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

Just watched E1. Liked it. A bit different than the race to see who can make the darkest show. Oldman is of course great fun to watch and the guy who plays Siegfried Farnum on All Creatures is involved. I’ll watch another.

I'd say stick it out for at least half the season. It takes that long to really get a feel for it, but it's still not for everybody.

George K · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

@Aqua-Letifer said in Slow Horses:

I'd say stick it out for at least half the season. It takes that long to really get a feel for it, but it's still not for everybody.

Yes. It's a slow burn, but I found much of the "hostage" story to be awkward, and just a bit too politically correct for me. I haven't gotten that far in the book, so I'll reserve judgment.

But, Oldman is good at erasing so many sins.

Mik

E2 and I’m invested in the characters and the story.

Mik

OK, finished it today My verdict is thumbs up. I liked the plot and the characters and the tone.

Aqua Letifer

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

OK, finished it today My verdict is thumbs up. I liked the plot and the characters and the tone.

Rad. I agree with George's criticisms, but on the whole I still like it despite the shortcomings.

What I like about it: every character kind of belongs to a different genre.
• River & his uncle: Jason Bourne type shit.
• Min & Louisa: romcom with some drama thrown in
• Standish: drama
• Lamb: tragi-comedy
• Roddy: mostly comedy

Kind of a cool way to mess around with tone.

Mik

S3 is great so far.

George K · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

I really don't remember much of S2, so I'm reviewing it. I do remember being not so impressed with S2.

Still feel that way.

bachophile

season 4 just dropped on apple tv

Mik

In E1. Amazing how you can come to love such a thoroughly unlovable cast of characters.

Aqua Letifer

@Mik said in Slow Horses:

In E1. Amazing how you can come to love such a thoroughly unlovable cast of characters.

Yep. The definition of comedy is that the characters are worse than reality. In drama, they're better.

What I love about that show are the rare moments when a character drunk-walks into the realm of drama, however temporarily.

George K · "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

In book 2.

Just picture Gary Oldman and cast having this exchange:

“We don’t like being out of the loop.”

“You’re always out of the loop. The loop’s miles away. Nearest you’ll get to being in the loop is when they make a documentary about it and show it on the History Channel. I thought you were aware of that. Oh god, here’s another one.”

Marcus Longridge had appeared behind them, carrying a manila folder. “I’m supposed to give this to—”

Lamb said, “I’ve forgotten your name.”

“Longridge,” said Marcus.

“I don’t want to know. I was making a point.” Lamb plucked a stained mug from the litter on his desk, and threw it at Catherine. River caught it before it reached her head. Lamb said, “Well, I’m glad we’ve had this chat. Now fuck off. Cartwright, give that to Standish. Standish, fill it with tea. And you, I’ve forgotten your name again, go next door and get my lunch. Tell Sam I want my usual Tuesday.”

“It’s Monday.”

“I know it’s Monday. If I wanted my usual Monday, I wouldn’t have to specify, would I?” He blinked. “Still here?”

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