Marvel/Netflix Daredevil Season 1
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You're thinking of Anatoly's head.
I just finished watching it. I liked it, I did, but yeah I'd agree with all the above points.
Especially the cheap thing. Hmm, I mean I don't think it looked "cheap"... but yeah I feel like they could have done with more money. And more NY shooting too, just felt it was Any Old Place USA for the most part.
I liked the first and last batch of episodes, but I'm not gonna lie I did start getting bored during a few of the middle ones. Scrolling through Twitter & Instagram isn't a good sign you're really into an episode. And especially as has been mentioned they're quite dragged out, and also it became obvious early on he wasn't gonna become Daredevil till the last five minutes.
Oh and Foggy, sorry but I couldn't stand him. The actor came of as so unnatural in the part. Part of me was praying Fisk would crush his annoying head.
But that's me focusing on the bad parts. Overall maybe 6 or 7 out of 10 from me.
*whispers* (I preferred the movie)
*ducks*
Also quick question, the last part of This Trailer has Wesley making a jokey reference to Iron Man and Thor. Was that actually in an episode? I must have missed that part if so
Near the end, Ben has a framed frontpage of the Bulletin with a chitarri frigate crashed into New York on it.
It's the same universe.
There's no reason that they shouldn't talk about the Greater Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Except that it makes these adventures seem so very small.
All this was about acquiring/not acquiring a handful of title deeds and construction contracts for rebuilding a few city blocks.
In Thor Darkworld, they were trying to destroy/not destroy nine reams (Universes?).
It's the same universe.
There's no reason that they shouldn't talk about the Greater Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Except that it makes these adventures seem so very small.
All this was about acquiring/not acquiring a handful of title deeds and construction contracts for rebuilding a few city blocks.
In Thor Darkworld, they were trying to destroy/not destroy nine reams (Universes?).
Huh??? A hundred percent of it was shot in New York City, so how could there possibly be more? NYC is all over this production. From the street-level scenes to the rooftops with the water towers to the view out Fisk's windows to the long dialogue scenes with the Manhattan skyline and the river and the bridges in the background, this felt as much like a New York City production as any I've ever seen. There were buildings that I recognized and street-level locations that I'm pretty sure I've walked through, many of them actually in Hell's Kitchen/Clinton. There was nothing generic about this show from a location standpoint.
It was in an episode, yes. Somewhere in episode 3 or 4, I think.
Maybe DD should spend more time posing with tourists on Liberty Island.
Just finished it and this is my (brief) rundown.
Good:
-The majority of it is well shot, well balanced storytelling with the focus on both the heroes and the villains. In fact, there is an excellent use of parallelism in terms of the focus of the lives of Murdock and Fisk. We get both characters background, as well as the slow destruction of their individual world, and losses on each side.
-I found the relationship difficulties to be rather poignant and realistic in terms of everyone's fear of getting others hurt, but causing hurt anyway. A great reflection of real life in terms of the dynamics and consequences of relationships.
-The way it concluded was quite well done, in my opinion, including the changes to everyone's world. There are many great implications while not specifically stating what happened with everyone. I like the fact that
-The dark and gritty feel is some times a bit much but overall it is well handled and use to indicate the impact that each action can have.
-Death is not treated lightly, despite the fisticuffs. While existing in the MCU, there is definitely a feel that when a character dies, that person's life mattered and has an impact on everyone around them.
-Daredevil doesn't get his costume until the last episode. I know this is a controversial topic, but I like the fact that it takes time for Murdock to develop his practice, his perspective and limits as a crime fighter. The costume is more a visual representation of his developing more certainty in his identity.
-Thank you Marvel for actually using foreign languages.
The Bad:
-Some of the character deaths feel forced in as part of keeping audience interest. The threats are pretty well defined so I'm not sure why there is the overwhelming need to kill more people.
-I really did not get to in to Ben Urich's subplot and the focus seemed to increase towards the end of the season. Maybe if I knew more about the comics then it might have helped.
-Speaking of knowing about things, it would have been nice to to see more with the Japanese and Madame Gao. Gao is minor gripe, but I really feel that Nobu and the Japanese don't get much of a detailed explanation or development like the Russians or Leland. Gao is a mystery but I at least feel like there were better hints.
-There was not a lot of legal practice by anyone. Seriously, apparently Nelson and Murdock and Paige live on the good will of the people of Hell's Kitchen.
Overall, it was very enjoyable and engaging season. It felt apart of the MCU with making direct or overt references to the rest of the universe. It also felt very small but important, kind of like M*A*S*H. There was not always the need for every event to fit in to a bigger, grand, scheme. It focuses on the consequences of individual actions without it becoming huge, world altering, events.
Good:
-The majority of it is well shot, well balanced storytelling with the focus on both the heroes and the villains. In fact, there is an excellent use of parallelism in terms of the focus of the lives of Murdock and Fisk. We get both characters background, as well as the slow destruction of their individual world, and losses on each side.
-I found the relationship difficulties to be rather poignant and realistic in terms of everyone's fear of getting others hurt, but causing hurt anyway. A great reflection of real life in terms of the dynamics and consequences of relationships.
-The way it concluded was quite well done, in my opinion, including the changes to everyone's world. There are many great implications while not specifically stating what happened with everyone. I like the fact that
-The dark and gritty feel is some times a bit much but overall it is well handled and use to indicate the impact that each action can have.
-Death is not treated lightly, despite the fisticuffs. While existing in the MCU, there is definitely a feel that when a character dies, that person's life mattered and has an impact on everyone around them.
-Daredevil doesn't get his costume until the last episode. I know this is a controversial topic, but I like the fact that it takes time for Murdock to develop his practice, his perspective and limits as a crime fighter. The costume is more a visual representation of his developing more certainty in his identity.
-Thank you Marvel for actually using foreign languages.
The Bad:
-Some of the character deaths feel forced in as part of keeping audience interest. The threats are pretty well defined so I'm not sure why there is the overwhelming need to kill more people.
-I really did not get to in to Ben Urich's subplot and the focus seemed to increase towards the end of the season. Maybe if I knew more about the comics then it might have helped.
-Speaking of knowing about things, it would have been nice to to see more with the Japanese and Madame Gao. Gao is minor gripe, but I really feel that Nobu and the Japanese don't get much of a detailed explanation or development like the Russians or Leland. Gao is a mystery but I at least feel like there were better hints.
-There was not a lot of legal practice by anyone. Seriously, apparently Nelson and Murdock and Paige live on the good will of the people of Hell's Kitchen.
Overall, it was very enjoyable and engaging season. It felt apart of the MCU with making direct or overt references to the rest of the universe. It also felt very small but important, kind of like M*A*S*H. There was not always the need for every event to fit in to a bigger, grand, scheme. It focuses on the consequences of individual actions without it becoming huge, world altering, events.
Today I read "Daredevil: Born Again". This would make for a great second season of the show, particularly since it was very low budget and real world. He barely wears the damn costume in it or fight anybody and it's very Kingpin heavy. It would also allow for a prominent guest appearance by a major movie character in a very organic way.
Ahhh, I thought the horribly embarrassing thing that she did in her past--the thing she's so ashamed of--was True Blood.
Nah. Porn has a simple plot you can follow and doesn't outstay it's welcome.
Don't insult porn.
Looks Klingon to me.
Her comment about her homeland being considerably farther than China... Anyone else understood that as extraterrestrial? I found it odd that she claimed to speak all languages, too. I would be really surprised if she turns out no more than a human criminal mastermind.
This actually was brought up up thread, but you were probably avoiding spoilers...
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