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Mildred Pierce [HBO]

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  • #2
    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    Dunno...worth a watch?


  • #3
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    "… I found it a slog to get through..."

    "... so little dramatic action driving the plot, that even an actor as talented as Ms. Winslet can hardly fill the dead spaces..."

    "It's also slow to the point where "languid" doesn't even begin to do it justice. Insomniacs should snap up the DVD release the instant it's available.… "

    http://www.aintitcool.com/node/49019

    There are some positive comments too, but this really doesn't sound like my cuppa tea. :)


  • #4
    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    ^ did Harry Knowles do the write up?....i can't take that guy seriously after the Tower Prep finale debacle!


  • #5
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    No, those are comments from website/print reviews.


  • #6
    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    I watched part 1, very VERY slow paced!...i've no clue what is going on, solid acting but i think the production values are cheap, it's NO Boardwalk Empire!

    It's a character study, but in fairness it gave me enough to check out episode 2 so we'll see how that goes.


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  • #7
    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    Anyone watching?....ep. 2 was better, things kinda picked up and i sorta get what's going on now, it's pacing is glacial but it's engaging enough if you're of the mindset for such fodder.


  • #8
    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    Must say i am enoying this series, the acting is top notch!...i don't mind the slow pacing at all. Those final scenes last week between Mildred and her daugther Vida were fantastic!
    Final two episodes tonight, more quality tv goodness!


  • #9
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    Todd Haynes is a bit of a legend so I'll definitely be catching up with this at some stage.


  • #10
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Bit of a bump

    It's a good 'un

    Pacing is slow but works very well

    Some great acting and character development
    It's not for everyone, I can imagine some would give up on it but worth a try

    I enjoyed it


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