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  • #842
    D.Q
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,054 ✭✭✭D.Q


    waltersobchak wrote: »
    First time I've ever heard someone complain about Breaking Bad.. It's the greatest show on television by a long way. Bryan Cranston's character evolution is incredible, and he's quite deserving of his awards. If the final season is anywhere near as compelling as last season, it'll eclipse The Wire or The Soprano's or anything else, as the best U.S drama of All Time..


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_-e_iSFE6g


    come on now.


  • #843
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    DQ!
    You not a subby anymore?


  • #844
    jaykhunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,014 ✭✭✭✭jaykhunter


    Shocked to hear anyone say a negative word against Breaking Bad or Dexter in general. I think they're two fantastically written dramas, getting both unanimous critical and audience praise. Absolutely sublime. Especially as Walter mentioned, the character transformation of Walt; this past season was incredible. The intricate plot, the reasoning behind everything, the unexpected which fits in wonderfully, the timing, the payoffs, the stunning cinematography and use of music, all beautifully done. Fair enough, horses for courses and all that.

    Anyone know why, in general, videogame reviews use the 7-10 scale; that 5/10 isn't average game?


  • #845
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭gimmick


    I suppose giiven the universal praie it has received, season 2 will have to be watched. But not straight away. Then, if I am not caught into it after 3 or 4 episodes, that will be that.

    Dexter on the other hand. As mentioned, Plot wise and its basic premise is greta. I just cannot get past the awful, awful acting.

    Anyway, for the record, with the day that is in it - Mickey D, Yes to Judges pay review, no to the other one.


  • #846
    grames_bond
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭grames_bond


    Im astonished that you clainm to have given up on Dexter after 2 episodes.....in a 6 season show!!

    FWIW Seaon 6 of Dexter so far is some of the best TV i have watched in a long long time!


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  • #847
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    gimmick wrote: »
    Having watched The Wire, The Shield, Treme, Boardwalk, Sopranos etc BB is not even in the same category as the above.

    For me, Cranston is an "over actor". His acting style is not in the least bit believable.

    Have you ever tried Sons of Anarchy it is from Kurt Sutter (The Shield) very good imo

    Seeing Cranston go from playing the goofy dad in Malcolm in the Middle to Walter in Breaking Bad is astonishing (hard to believe both played by the same actor, all credit to Cranston I dont think many other actors could pull it off)


  • #848
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭gimmick


    Never heard of it. Ill give it a spin at some stage.


  • #849
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWU5KgqZw4Y


    This is brilliant. :D


  • #850
    starviewadams
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,116 ✭✭✭starviewadams


    As much of a fan of The Wire and The Sopranos that I am,I have no hesitation in stating that Breaking Bad surpasses both of them,not by much,but it does.

    Everything about it is absolutely perfect,from the storyline,the evolution of the characters and most importantly,the acting.

    That's the main reason I could never get into the Dexter,the acting is horrible for the most part,and it shouldn't even be compared to the likes of Breaking Bad/The Wire/Sopranos for that reason alone,in my opinion.


  • #851
    D2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,391 ✭✭✭D2D


    Congrats Mr Punked!!!

    Lot of PW regulars becoming Mods now, very nice to see


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  • #852
    GTR63
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,469 ✭✭✭✭GTR63


    Congrats CMpunked on the GTA gig Saints Row is better though :)


  • #853
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    Dare_2_defy wrote: »
    Congrats Mr Punked!!!

    Lot of PW regulars becoming Mods now, very nice to see

    Thanks dude. :)

    I think thats partly to do with the Zen the regular posters give off from here, it really is a good rare thing in the world of the IWC.
    Obviously the rest of boards (well, the admins certainly) see that.


  • #854
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    GTR63 wrote: »
    Congrats CMpunked on the GTA gig Saints Row is better though :)

    Cheers GTR.
    I wouldnt know, i only ever watched a friend play saints row two about 2 years ago.
    I might just have to give it a go now, though.


  • #855
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 6,247 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    CMpunked wrote: »
    Cheers GTR.
    I wouldnt know, i only ever watched a friend play saints row two about 2 years ago.
    I might just have to give it a go now, though.

    Ah man you have to get saints row 2. If you like the humor and craziness circa Vice City, San Andreas you'll love it!


  • #856
    Angron
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Music Moderators, Regional Midlands Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 24,164 Mod ✭✭✭✭Angron


    Congrats Punked, time to get some coke and hookers :D And then in classic GTA style, kill 'em and get some money back :pac:


  • #857
    GTR63
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,469 ✭✭✭✭GTR63


    CMpunked wrote: »
    Cheers GTR.
    I wouldnt know, i only ever watched a friend play saints row two about 2 years ago.
    I might just have to give it a go now, though.

    Look up some of the video of Saints Row the third on youtube or on its thread on boards its out in a few weeks looks like a crazier version of gta.
    Thats the thread. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056197730&page=12


  • #858
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    I do like the idea of saints row, bit more spontaneous carnage than gta4.
    I never had any want to play number two if im honest, owing to the empty feeling of space*.
    *May or may not make sense.


  • #859
    Penn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 36,726 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Pfft... I was modding the GTA forum before it was cool

    Congrats CMpunked :D.

    I did play Saints Row 2 (and the first one, but really disliked it). SR2 was alright but I enjoyed GTA:IV a lot more. SR seems to just throw so much sh*t at the wall and hopes it sticks. There's so much to do in it that it almost makes it difficult to do anything right. I think if GTA:V throws in a little more crazy stuff and less realism, but doesn't go overboard like SR3 looks like it's doing, GTA:V could be a MAJOR game.

    Plus GTA really needs to bring back gang members walking the streets who'll shoot you and drive after you if they don't like you. Some of my favourite memories are just cruising along when suddenly people start shooting at you and you think "OH SH*T! I'M IN CHINATOWN!"


  • #860
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    I got the PM titled 'GTA forum' and thought "Uh oh. Looks like im in trouble again! :("
    :pac:

    BOGT showed that 4 could have been a lot more fun, but stay realistic.
    Also, that dlc gave us the best character in a gta game since vice city:
    yusufamir.jpg


  • #861
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭gimmick


    Boo. Now I can no longer bitch about you in the mods forum :D


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  • #862
    CMpunked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,600 ✭✭✭✭CMpunked


    :eek::(

    wait.. theres a mods forum?

    See ya lata, biotches! :P


  • #863
    Bounty Hunter
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 23,188 Mod ✭✭✭✭Bounty Hunter


    CMpunked wrote: »
    :eek::(

    wait.. theres a mods forum?

    See ya lata, biotches! :P

    I probably shouldnt say this but ive not been in there in months, still get notifications about reported posts etc via email.


  • #864
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    I'd say the mod forum is a bitchy affair althogether


  • #865
    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    CMPunked...the voice of the voiceless GTA gamers :pac:


  • #866
    jaykhunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,014 ✭✭✭✭jaykhunter


    Congrats on the bold lettering CMPunked!

    Life is complicated. I've killed people. Smuggled people. Sold people. Maybe here....things will be different.


  • #867
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Congrats CMpunked


  • #868
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭cena


    every time I hear the start too the wwe live event ad on the radio I think its nickelback coming too ireland.

    Do ye think its time for a new raw theme song.


  • #869
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    After reading a number of non Smackdown talk posts I finally noticed this isn't the Smackdown thread!


  • #870
    Rjd2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,331 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    cena wrote: »
    every time I hear the start too the wwe live event ad on the radio I think its nickelback coming too ireland.

    Do ye think its time for a new raw theme song.

    Yes, anything but Nickleback, they are ****e.


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  • #871
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Rjd2 wrote: »
    Yes, anything but Nickleback, they are ****e.

    I wouldn't say they are. But thats your opinion


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