The overall quality of writing, sets and acting is top notch. This is a wonderfully engrossing series - with a contagious theme of creativity, spontaneity and inspiration. I couldn't pick a single flaw in the episode, from any vantage point. The first episode itself could have ended the series, it ended perfectly. Maybe all they want to watch is WW2 re-enactments on repeat or fox news? I don't know. I keep wondering what television certain reviewers on IMDB want to see when every single show is dubbed 'political' or 'woke' by ill-informed public. It is the reason why many people 'wont get it', think its 'absolutely nonsense' or 'confused' Its just they don't understand it, and can not grasp a concept of something bigger than their own petty belief structures and biases. As for the first episode, its actually a revolutionary concept, as it portrays a certain progression of thought, from insular to open-minded and inclusive. The plot is in the lessons throughout, and of personal growth of the characters ( and the viewer ). Others mention it has no plot, but it actually does. Not only that, if you relate to the characters, it draws you into the mystery. It is well acted, well produced and has perfect pacing, all the way through. This is a mystery drama, set in the US and follows an ordinary every day person called Peter, until his life is turned upside down by a mysterious place called Elsewhere, ran by Octavio ( Richard E Grant ), and is thrown into a series of events reminiscent of a certain Michael Douglas film. Reviewed after 1 episode: I know, I know but I will update it later. The writing is ok, and the story is at least intriguing, the characters are somewhat cookie-cutter at this point, but hey Sally Fields is in it playing Sally Fields again, so there's that. I can't decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing just yet. It kind of reminds me of movies like The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Brazil, and maybe even a little bit like a modern take of Alice in Wonderland thrown in. If you like off-beat fantasy type stuff you might like this one. But I'll watch the next episode and see where that leads. If the story delivers, or doesn't, I'll re-edit this review. I think I'll keep going a bit further and see where this leads. Do I turn back, or do I keep going? That's sort of how I feel after watching the first episode. Watching this, for me, is like making a wrong turn down a road I've never been and seeing some interesting things that are a bit off and make absolutely no sense. I hope it turns into something interesting and different, but I don't know right now. As to what star rating I'd give this, my place holder is a 7. So as of yet, I don't know what to think of this one. Innovative storytelling and intriguing, fully-rounded characters make it a must-watch. I'm excited to explore it more and to see where this quirky narrative is going. It's a whole lot of fun to enter into this world. There's Janice (Sally Field), a cheery retiree struggling to process her own problems. There's Fred Wynn (Andre Benjamin), an awkward genius with an eye for clues and patterns, but no understanding of people or social interactions. Jason Segel is perfect for the character of Peter, who has been plugging through the doldrums of life and "work stuff." Eve Lindley's Simone gives us an entry point more laden with anxiety. All around, Dispatches from Elsewhere is brilliantly cast. Granted, we don't know what, precisely, that thing is just yet. The story of four people brought together by something that's larger than themselves. But the ultimate effect of all this? A sort of narrative alchemy that leaves me wanting more, even as I admit that I'm not entirely sure what it is that I've been watching. It's difficult to even describe the series to someone who hasn't watched it in a way that even remotely encompasses what it's about. The main plot often feels impossible to pin down. Dispatches From Elsewhere is also extremely confusing and wildly unpredictable. Now that I have had the opportunity to see the first few episodes, I must say I am properly hooked.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |