The series has shown how difficult it is for an adaptation to compete with a strong source material. Forbrydelsen's an unique TV experience - suspenseful, engrossing and real. AMC's 'The Killing' lost its purpose by trying to be different. The 'game aspect' of the series (guessing the killer & keeping the audience guessing) became the main focus instead of the human drama in the wake of a terrible murder.
Mitch was disappointingly one-dimensional, which is a shame because Michelle's extraordinary acting gifts were not used to their full effect. Nevertheless, she was wonderful, as was Brent Sexton and the younger actors.
Chris' take on AMC's The Killing:
I don't really know what to say. Brown is a difficult colour. Real life is messy. Wellies. Torrents, lots of torrents.
Denny Larsen: "They don't care about us." (episode 5, Super 8)
Great performances by Michelle Forbes, Brent Sexton and the kids actors.
I'd wish that producers and writers would treat Michelle's character(s) with more respect and love.
Faith moves mountains, Dad moves the rest.
What Ekström is saying:
http://mcnlive.blogspot.com/2011/06/chris-and-ekstrom-watching-amcs-killing.html
Chris' confusion about deception:
http://mcnlive.blogspot.com/2011/06/story-matters-elsewhere.html
One more thing. Watch the original, watch Forbrydelsen. It's fantastic, entertaining and suspenseful TV. Subtle and understated characters. A sparse dialogue, plenty of close ups from different angles, stunning lighting. A careful use of sound. A gentle camera which is in love with the portrayed individuals. An outstanding Sofie Gråbøl as Sarah Lund, brilliant supporting actors. A straightforward storytelling that never lost its focus as a thrilling murder mystery: the investigation of a brutal killing.
5 comments:
"Mitch was disappointingly one-dimensional."
Randy I very respectfully disagree. I thought she conveyed her character's emotions (grief, confusion, anger, loss, being lost) with depth and expressed that there was more to who her character was than simply "mother" and "wife". I'm curious, what other dimensions were you expecting from her character? There were scenes where she simply took my breath away (as usual when Michelle is playing the character) so it's hard for me to understand where you are coming from here.
Also wanted to add that I find Mireille Enos's portrayal of the stoic detective painful to watch and I think that is a testament to her craft. I love every minute that she is on screen.
Finally. I will admit to having a "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ENDING" moment, but that was because I was expecting a resolution to the murder and not because I found anything *wrong* with the finale. I just think of it this way, that ending means more Michelle on my screen and that is always a good thing. ;)
Hi all!
Greetings from Seattle where I have been working for the past 6 months.
So, the world was watching "The Killing" and Nicole was not. :( I have to admit that I fell off the couch last sunday when a friend of mine invited me to "watch the most exciting season finale ever" (his words not mine) The off-the-couch-falling happened when I realized who played Mitch....Another example of why I love Michelle as an actress. What a tremedous achievement.
As for the dimensionality of the character: I cannot comment on this one just yet as I have to watch the whole season in the next days. But I am aware of how many fans were dissapointed by the ending. Well, as far as I have come to realize, american tv goes after money, not necessarily what the story demands. Unfortunately, with this one I am a bit sad to see how the writers try to drag the story on and on. What other layer can you add to the story-line? We'll have to wait and see (or not)
As for the cast: Fantastic. They all deserve to win whatever effing award there is for TV-shows.
And so, the world will discuss the finale a bit more in the next few days while Nicole will sit down and watch the show in its entirety this weekend.
P.S: Yes, it rains a lot in Seattle!!! I have three pairs of rubber boots now!!
--Nicole
Hiya Mandala,
Nice to read you back :)
What made you think that Mitch will be in season two?
It's very interesting to follow reactions of viewers who haven't watched Forbrydelsen, who are sort of innnocent. And who are genuine American. Did you sympathize with the characters, what did you like?
I have to say that my view is kind of ruined due to the brilliance of the original. I've found the first episodes of AMC's version very promising, and then ... I became bored. Story didn't work for me, no likeable or compelling characters (except Denny, the younger son, in parts Stan, Belko and Regi).
I'm speechless about how inappropriate producers/writers handled the Larsen mother, who was quite different in Forbrydelsen. It needs a certain level of contempt to treat a character who is the most affected by a tragic loss this way.
@anon :: is that you, Nicole?
Hi Chris, yup its me....I wasnt able to log into my google account.
--Nicole aka crazynic :)
Post a Comment