Charism Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Frist two reviews:http://variety.com/2015/tv/reviews/true-detective-season-2-review-hbo-1201515929/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/true-detective-review-farrell-vaughn-top-new-team-article-1.2254923 Or rather 'shitty texts, which somehow came under a name of review'. No words about direction, cinematography, music, or even about quality of acting. Just short summarize about who main characters are and how dark their world is. And that the season 2 is good, but worse than season 1. So - I still don't know shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 the reviews for this season are weak as fuck. I blame the kitsch of death for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Blame has to go to Pizzaman. Shouldn't have pissed off Fukunaga da gawd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Blame has to go to Pizzaman. Shouldn't have pissed off Fukunaga da gawd. Was listening to sepinwall/fienberg podcast and apparently there's a scene somewhere in the first 3 episodes with a really unsubtle dig at fukunaga that has a pissy asian director. not sure if the best idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Was listening to sepinwall/fienberg podcast and apparently there's a scene somewhere in the first 3 episodes with a really unsubtle dig at fukunaga that has a pissy asian director. not sure if the best idea. Yeah I heard about that. Seemed super petty. I'm trying to go in with an open mind, and hoping that the final 5 episodes will put things in focus but it's hard to be optimistic. Seems like Pizzolatto went unchecked to the detriment of the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I was worried when they got the Fast & Furious guy to direct it. The L.A. setting, which has been done to death, doesn't help either. The Bayou was much more alluring. Btw, Fukunaga got bumped off IT as well. Maybe the dude is difficult to work with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmlover Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 the reviews for this season are weak as fuck. I blame the kitsch of death for this. Surprised you don't blame all of the leads then (since this season's main cast really does read like a list of people whose careers have collectively fallen on hard times). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 McAdams fucking and swearing in the first ten minutes of the show. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Colin Farel is so good at playing loose cannons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Farrell was the standout IMO. Episode didn't really feel like it was going anywhere until the last 10 minutes but we'll see how it goes now that the plot is in motion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'll catch this tomorrow on HBO Go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travod Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 First episode was a chore to sit through - same as the first season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 it was okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I was really engaged in the first episode. I didn't see any of the first season. McAdams was the standout to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) I liked it fine. Obviously setting up a more complex plot than the first season's "girl died, now we gotta find who done it" but this isn't as strong as that season's opener, because there's nothing as impressive as mcconuaghey and his dynamic w/ harrelson (thought that was always gonna be hard to top). McAdams I'd say was the mvp. I liked the scene where colin farrell told that kid he was gonna rape his dad with his mom's corpse. that shit was funny in the most dark, fucked-up way. It reminded me of the "this is what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass!" scene from big lebowski. Edited June 22, 2015 by cooliod1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shorts Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I liked it fine. Obviously setting up a more complex plot than the first season's "girl died, now we gotta find who done it" but this isn't as strong as that season's opener, because there's nothing as impressive as mcconuaghey and his dynamic w/ harrelson (thought that was always gonna be hard to top). McAdams I'd say was the mvp. I liked the scene where colin farrell told that kid he was gonna rape his dad with his mom's corpse. that shit was funny in the most dark, fucked-up way. It reminded me of the "this is what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass!" scene from big lebowski. The whole scene is fucking hilarious, but 1:35 is the best! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SSvM9lzYV0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Erlich even looks like a fatter version of Farrell's character too. damn hbo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkelf Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 It was okay, I guess. I'm glad that the last 10 minutes picked up because the first 50 were badly put together. Hopefully now that we're past the introductions we'll get something closer to the quality of season one in the following episodes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I recognized David Morse right away too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Definitely going for a more expansive, detailed plot this season around. That plus 4 main characters instead of 2 will make the setup more challenging. First episode was solid, some pretty good foundation, though the Kitsch stuff kinda just flobbed by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
