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Stranger Things [Netflix] [*** Spoilers ***]

  • 09-06-2016 8:16pm
    #1
    Mr E
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    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.
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  • #2
    The Black Oil
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    80s - win.

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  • #3
    Agent Coulson
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    Also it's good see Winona Ryder starting to look her age at last she didn't seem to age for 25 years.


  • #4
    pixelburp
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    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.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    Did not realize that was Winona Ryder.


  • #6
    DubTony
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    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. ;)


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    Isn't it crazy that at that point shoplifting lost Ryder so much, yet working actors have done much worse than that now?


  • #8
    Mr E
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqj6YHXfXo


  • #9
    Mr E
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9EkMc79ZSU


  • #10
    Slydice
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    Ok, I was sold on the first trailer.

    Now even more so!


  • #11
    Missymoohaa
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    What rating is this guys looks like something my 13yr old son would love.


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  • #12
    Agent Coulson
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    Honestly if the whole series lives up to those two trailers this could be a truly amazing series.


  • #13
    iguana
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    I'm getting a slight The Watcher in the Woods vibe from the second trailer.


  • #14
    Slydice
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    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.


  • #15
    Occono
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    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.


  • #16
    Slydice
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    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):
    390401.jpg


  • #17
    pixelburp
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    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


  • #18
    Occono
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    Slydice wrote: »
    i'm not signed in, here's where I see it (circled in red, pointed to by the red arrow):
    390401.jpg

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


  • #19
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    Already renewed for Season 2...

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


  • #20
    JP Liz V1
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    Wow ET meets Stand By Me and X Files, looks fab
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #21
    Mr E
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    First review of the series is on Empire.

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


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  • #22
    Basq
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    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.


  • #23
    Mr E
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    We'll see. I still love the aesthetic of Stranger Things, so I'll make my own mind up.


  • #24
    pixelburp
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    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.


  • #25
    ixoy
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    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


  • #26
    Mr E
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    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/


  • #27
    Slydice
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    Hrmmm, this evidence sounds more a review of Empires poor ability to review


  • #28
    dunworth1
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    This looks very good hopefully it'll live up to the trailers


  • #29
    Basq
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    All episodes now online!

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


  • #30
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
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    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 :D

    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.


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  • #31
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    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


  • #32
    Sad Professor
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    Looking forward to checking this out tonight.


  • #33
    pixelburp
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    Will definitely try and catch an episode tonight; no doubt in that time half the people here will have binged their way through the whole 8 episodes though ;):(


  • #34
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    pixelburp wrote: »
    Will definitely try and catch an episode tonight; no doubt in that time half the people here will have binged their way through the whole 8 episodes though ;):(

    I'm actually tempted to try - my sister is getting married tomorrow, so I won't get a chance to watch any of it tomorrow or Sunday...

    That said, I don't think I'll manage it, as I haven't binged anything in years.


  • #35
    pixelburp
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    Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »
    I'm actually tempted to try - my sister is getting married tomorrow, so I won't get a chance to watch any of it tomorrow or Sunday...

    That said, I don't think I'll manage it, as I haven't binged anything in years.

    Sure why engorge and rush something, when you can savour the flavour by taking your time :D


  • #36
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    pixelburp wrote: »
    Sure why engorge and rush something, when you can savour the flavour by taking your time :D

    Because it's intriguing and I want to know what happens next... and I want to know it now! ;)


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  • #37
    Basq
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    Skip the wedding!

    FM1423-800x600.jpg


  • #38
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    Basq wrote: »
    Skip the wedding!

    FM1423-800x600.jpg

    Oh how I would if I was let - having to dress up in a bloody suit and socialize with family members I generally try my best to avoid... Give me Netflix over that any day of the week, but I haven't really been given a choice - they made me agree to write & read a poem for the ceremony, so I kinda suppose I have to be there... :rolleyes:

    Anyway, don't think I'll binge-watch the whole series tonight. Watching episode 3 at the moment and I think after that I'll leave the rest until Monday & Tuesday night, in order to savour it a little. Really enjoying it though.


  • #39
    northgirl
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    Fantastic so far, loving the 80's vibe - that's tonight and most of tomorrow sorted ;)


  • #40
    Agent Coulson
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    Loved the nod to ET in episode 3 when the mother brings the casserole the little girl is dressed like Drew Barrymore and has her hair in pigtails.


    Oh and the soundtrack is amazing.


  • #41
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
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    I meant to say earlier, I wonder if
    Eleven is the Sheriff's dead daughter? They didn't mention how she died, not in the first two episodes anyway


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  • #42
    Slydice
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    One episode in and I'm planning on getting through this whole series ASAP!


  • #43
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    It really gains momentum in Episode 3. Look forward to getting into the rest of it early next week.


  • #44
    northgirl
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    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    Loved the nod to ET in episode 3 when the mother brings the casserole the little girl is dressed like Drew Barrymore and has her hair in pigtails.


    Oh and the soundtrack is amazing.

    The light scene with the little girl in this episode is magic.


  • #45
    The Black Oil
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    Walkie talkies are bigger than the kids' heads. :pac:

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  • #46
    pixelburp
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    Watched the first episode and wow, really tense, mysterious stuff. Deeply cinematic in tone and presentation and i hope that persists through the series. Thankfully, the setting and period wasn't laid on too thick beyond a few lingering glances at unfortunate fashion choices. The nostalgia for the 80s is there but it's passing.


  • #47
    Basq
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    On the 3rd episode now.. it really has been superb so far!

    Although, I can't be the only one who thinks of this lad every time Steve is on screen:

    JeanRalphio.png

    "Flu-hushed with ca-hash!"


  • #48
    Slydice
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    Just finished the third episode! WOW!
    OMG WHAT'S GOING ON, IS HE DEAD OR ALIVE. FEELS BUT NOT SURE WHAT FEELS!"!!

    Must sleep now! More tomorrow!


  • #49
    Basq
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    Slydice wrote: »
    Just finished the third episode! WOW!
    OMG WHAT'S GOING ON, IS HE DEAD OR ALIVE. FEELS BUT NOT SURE WHAT FEELS!"!!

    Must sleep now! More tomorrow!
    Just finished episode 3 too.. can't wait til tomorrow.. onto episode 4!

    Episode 4 is called
    The Body
    - surely a Stand By Me reference.


  • #50
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
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    Can I just echo those sentiments on episode 3 and add a HOLY JAYSUS!

    I've no idea what's going on but I love it.


  • #51
    JohnK
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    Just finished the last episode, brilliant series - hope Netflix do more like this!


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