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Mr E · 09-06-2016 07:16PM #1

Starts July 15th. Bits of Close Encounters, ET, a bit of Stephen King, the 80s, throw them all in a blender and...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWxyRG_tckY

Amazing trailer, I really love the look of it.

The Black Oil · 09-06-2016 09:27PM

80s - win.

Agent Coulson · 09-06-2016 09:41PM

Also it's good see Winona Ryder starting to look her age at last she didn't seem to age for 25 years.

pixelburp · 10-06-2016 09:22AM

8 episodes seems quite short, but if the trailer is reflective of the final product it looks like this could be a fantastically cinematic production; very handsome, and looks chock full of atmosphere.

It's certainly wearing its cultural influences on its sleeve & ultimately that might dictate the relative success. I hope it tries to find its own voice and footing, rather than be too eager to riff and homage those influences. We've seen that kind of thing in the past with films such as Super 8 et al.

10-06-2016 11:16AM

Did not realize that was Winona Ryder.

DubTony · 11-06-2016 02:19AM

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Also it's good see Winona Ryder starting to look her age at last she didn't seem to age for 25 years.

Thats because after the shop-lifting incident she didn't work for years and all you saw were repeats of old stuff.

13-06-2016 11:13AM

Isn't it crazy that at that point shoplifting lost Ryder so much, yet working actors have done much worse than that now?

Mr E · 24-06-2016 08:40PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqj6YHXfXo

Mr E · 30-06-2016 05:20PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9EkMc79ZSU

Slydice · 30-06-2016 07:15PM

Ok, I was sold on the first trailer.

Now even more so!

Missymoohaa · 30-06-2016 07:19PM

What rating is this guys looks like something my 13yr old son would love.

Agent Coulson · 30-06-2016 07:36PM

Honestly if the whole series lives up to those two trailers this could be a truly amazing series.

iguana · 30-06-2016 07:43PM

I'm getting a slight The Watcher in the Woods vibe from the second trailer.

Slydice · 30-06-2016 07:55PM

Missymoohaa wrote: »

What rating is this guys looks like something my 13yr old son would love.

It says "Guidance" here:
https://www.netflix.com/ie/title/80057281

They explain here:
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/2064

Netflix Guidance (G): Members should read reviews or pre-watch the movie or shows to best determine its appropriateness for Little Kids, Older Kids, and Teens.

Occono · 30-06-2016 10:28PM

Slydice wrote: »

It says "Guidance" here:
https://www.netflix.com/ie/title/80057281

They explain here:
https://help.netflix.com/en/node/2064

I see that page but I don't see "Guidance" on it.

Slydice · 30-06-2016 11:08PM

Occono wrote: »

I see that page but I don't see "Guidance" on it.

i'm not signed in, here's where I see it (circled in red, pointed to by the red arrow):

pixelburp · 01-07-2016 08:32AM

If it's half as good as those trailers then it could be something special. They've certainly doubled down on the feel of the era, that's for sure. I wonder if the music from the trailer is indicative of the soundtrack because even that's clearly looking back to those Spielberg-suburban-era melodies

Occono · 01-07-2016 06:24PM

Slydice wrote: »

i'm not signed in, here's where I see it (circled in red, pointed to by the red arrow):

Ah, it's actually not there if you go to the page whilst signed in, heh.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 05-07-2016 11:19PM

Already renewed for Season 2...

http://renewcanceltv.com/stranger-things-renewed-season-2-netflix/

JP Liz V1 · 06-07-2016 11:08PM

Wow ET meets Stand By Me and X Files, looks fab

Mr E · 07-07-2016 07:15AM

First review of the series is on Empire.

http://www.empireonline.com/tv/stranger-things/

Basq · 07-07-2016 09:09AM

Mr E wrote: »

First review of the series is on Empire.

http://www.empireonline.com/tv/stranger-things/

Hmmm... average review in Empire? That's worrying considering they gave the universally panned Independence Day: Resurgence 4/5.

Mr E · 07-07-2016 01:01PM

We'll see. I still love the aesthetic of Stranger Things, so I'll make my own mind up.

pixelburp · 07-07-2016 01:06PM

Basq wrote: »

Hmmm... average review in Empire? That's worrying considering they gave the universally panned Independence Day: Resurgence 4/5.

Without checking who reviewed what, I'm presuming the recession didn't hit Empire so hard that they have 1 writer across the entire magazine; no matter the editorial stance of a publication, different writers are always going to display occasionally contradictory tendencies & preferences that can't really be compared with each other.

I'm remaining cautiously optimistic as the trailers have looked so good - like really, really good - but equally there's a chance the end product could just wallow too much in the 80s nostalgia, and the influences it's very clearly wearing on its sleeve.

ixoy · 07-07-2016 04:16PM

Mr E wrote: »

First review of the series is on Empire.

http://www.empireonline.com/tv/stranger-things/

Strong review on sci-fi site io9: http://io9.gizmodo.com/netflixs-1980s-scifi-throwback-stranger-things-is-must-1782750391

Mr E · 09-07-2016 04:46AM

Yep, Empire is a blip (probably from some old crusty!). This is getting positive reviews across the board.

http://www.indiewire.com/2016/07/stranger-things-review-roundup-winona-ryder-netflix-series-1201703941/

Slydice · 09-07-2016 11:10AM

Hrmmm, this evidence sounds more a review of Empires poor ability to review

dunworth1 · 10-07-2016 01:38PM

This looks very good hopefully it'll live up to the trailers

Basq · 15-07-2016 07:26AM

All episodes now online!

Watched some of the first episode before work.. and really liked what I saw.. music is great if anything else.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 15-07-2016 02:03PM

Watched 2 episodes this morning, usually that's about as much as I can binge a show but I am tempted to press play on episode 3 now too.

It has the feel of something like Super 8 more than the likes of ET or Stand By Me, in that it's obviously heavily inspired by them but still feels like a modern show, if that makes sense....

I thought the kids would be annoying after the first scene with them in Mike's basement but they've grown on me and the kid playing Ele is brilliant. I've never heard someone say "No" with such an array of emotion

With regards to the person asking earlier whether their 13 year old could watch it, so far I'd say yes but there are a few moments that made me jump if not actually scare me. I know 13 year old me would have loved this.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 15-07-2016 03:04PM

Watched the first episode - really enjoyed it. I think anyone who loves that 80s style and feel will happily watch this show... Not to mention the music - they get bonus points for using my favourite song in the first episode...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY

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