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The Cape

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:27 am
by Endymion9
Watched the first two episodes of this series. Typical comic book story. Unlike Heroes it feels like reading a comic, not just some elements from comicdom.

So far it's good enough to keep me watching. Not sure if they will be able to keep that up though. Biggest dissappointment is Summer Glau. She's a great action chick that they are trying to make me the computer geek expert. Just doesn't feel like the right role for her.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:46 am
by CovenantJr
Ooh, Summer. I'm always keen to check her out. She was a computer geek type in Dollhouse, and did it really well. Then again, she was an insane computer geek. Maybe abnormality is the key to getting the best from her...

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:06 am
by Vraith
There's some fun stuff about it.
Special effects aren't awe-inspiring tech, but are suitable to the milieu which I like.
I'm not finding the lead actor convincing, so far...but maybe he'll be better once we're past the "how'd he become a superhero? who's his friends, who's his enemies, who's his love interest" phase.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:28 am
by Endymion9
CovenantJr wrote:Ooh, Summer. I'm always keen to check her out. She was a computer geek type in Dollhouse, and did it really well. Then again, she was an insane computer geek. Maybe abnormality is the key to getting the best from her...
I never got into Dollhouse. From the previews it looked like all action so I missed her geek turn there.

And you're right she doesn't have to do action to be good, she just has to be suitably wierd. Like her guest turns in The 4400.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:01 am
by sgt.null
have it on the tivo - just need time to watch it.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:04 pm
by dANdeLION
I missed the premiere, despite it being on twice. I just sorta forgot the first time, and the 2nd time I would have only been able to watch half of it. It falls in a good enough slot that I'll probably watch it from now on, though.

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:28 pm
by CovenantJr
Endymion9 wrote:
CovenantJr wrote:Ooh, Summer. I'm always keen to check her out. She was a computer geek type in Dollhouse, and did it really well. Then again, she was an insane computer geek. Maybe abnormality is the key to getting the best from her...
I never got into Dollhouse. From the previews it looked like all action so I missed her geek turn there.
The best description of Dollhouse I can give you is 'not what you think it is'. And that applies even after you start watching it.

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:53 pm
by dANdeLION
I watched a little bit of last night's episode (I was busy with ebay stuffs). Sorry, but I don't think even Summer Glau can save it. But, at least I can get my Firefly fix on with Adam Baldwin on at 8 (providing House is a rerun), Summer at 9, and Nathan Fillian at 10.