Now there's an American remake, and, surprise of surprises, it's reputedly excellent. I must say I was underwhelmed by the "Life On Mars" remake.
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I like the US version better than the Dutch one.
The US version has a much bigger budget. The higher production value is quite obvious on the screen.
IMO, the actors in the US version are *generally* also better.
The US version reduces 20 episodes into 13. One of the major complaints about the original Dutch version is that it has too many episodes, it drags on for too long and loses momentum after episode 13-15. So the US version should not have that problem.
Also, the US version supposedly will tie up all or most of the loose ends. The biggest problem of the Dutch version is that it has too many plot lines but then fails to wraps up all the loose ends -- the Dutch version is full of plot holes.As the US version has fewer episodes, it will eliminate most of the red herrings and plot lines that later turn out to be irrelevant in the Dutch version.
Umm, Danish...
shareI would take this assessment more seriously if you knew the difference between The Netherlands and Denmark.
But you ARE Blanche ... and I AM.
The biggest problem of the Dutch version is that it has too many plot lines but then fails to wraps up all the loose ends -- the Dutch version is full of plot holes...(1) What plot holes?
Which actors in particular do you find better in the US version?
shareWhat is the Dutch version called? I don't watch much Dutch series, usually think they suck, but curious about comparing it with the Danish version.
shareLeaving aside the issue that in your mind the series took place in Amsterdam and that Lund was perhaps wanting to move to Belgium there is the matter of the red herrings.
They're there for a reason; to lead the viewer astray as the, er, Dutch police would have been led astray. Getting rid of red herrings really only further dumbs down a show even further until it descends to a level of that of Columbo.
I say Hoorah to the Red Herrings and as for the extra plot lines they're there to add layers and complications to the story which the police would, in real life, have to deal with.
The original Danish production was well paced, full of great actors and overall it was very well produced.
I am glad to say that it wasn't another Cagney and Lacey nor that it wasn't set in Detroid, Delaware or Des Moines and, in fact, there was precious little wrong with it.
But each to their own and I do sincerely hope that you enjoyed the American version.
The ending in the US show ruined an otherwise good show. I wish I had watched the long boring Danish version instead!
shareThe US version reduces 20 episodes into 13
I liked the first 2 episodes from the US version but after that it gets wishy washy. The danish script was excellent because was thick and detailed and stunning each episode.
I like the US version of Lund in a different way so far, maybe because i love the character. I thought in the begining Jan Meyer was better in the US version when he was able to find the "cave" at school, more useful, cunning and insightful.
The US version won me over with ep 6 - it finally found it's own tone. Before it was just a shot for shot copy of the original. I prefer all the actors in the original except Nanna's father - the guy in the remake gives a stunning performance.
Oh, and don't get me started on their Lund - she's just no Sofie Grabol. There is none of that toughness and she doesn't drive the show. Sofie also seemed physically comfortable in the role - she fully embodied it, whereas their Lund jsut seems to meek for a seasoned detective, even in her walk and manner of talking. Lund almost barked commands and didn't even wait for responses.
Whenever an American says their version is better it comes down to the same sorry excuse. Production values. What does that say about someone, that the show has to look a certain way before he can watch it?!
Moreover, what the fellow says about things being condensed and plot holes dispensed with is plainly poppycock. The American version returns next year and THEN they will resolve the mystery; in other words it will not have only been 13 episodes long. I've seen all 20 episodes of Forbrydelsen and loved it; I can't wait for season 2 to air. As for the remake, I saw the double bill on channel 4 and it felt like a carbon copy. Meh!
Whenever an American says their version is better it comes down to the same sorry excuse. Production values. What does that say about someone, that the show has to look a certain way before he can watch it?!
That is exactly the single scene in the remake that is standing out. Everything else is a direct copy or worse.
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