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It's.... ok

posted 5 years ago by jekporkins (1970)
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Started with a bang. It's got Pacino acting like an old Jewish guy and he pulls it off. It has some eerie flashbacks that leave a mark.

Then they went full 1970s with Foxy Brown, Serpico-actor guy, and Bruce Lee Nam vet. Then they toss in a black lesbian FBI agent too. It's very diverse and woke for a 1970s period piece. I'm all for equality but it does seem pretty forced. It takes me out of the main story time and time again.

For some reason (probably because it had Pacino), I was excited to see a realistic drama portraying Nazi hunters like Wiesenthal, but instead it is more of a Tarantino-esque Inglorious Basterds romp with sprinkles of dread and gore with comedy.

Honestly, Dylan Baker crushes it as the bureaucrat though, and he owns every scene he is in. He's one of those "oh it's that guy" actors but in this, he shines. Too bad the first season wasn't just about them searching for this guy and this guy alone, and he's right there in front of them on TV the whole time.

[–] exatera (3953) 5 years ago

It's like Tarantino, but not nearly as well written. Well, the ratings the show has on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic are all about right - somewhat entertaining, but far from great.

The show just thinks that it's better and smarter than it really is.

Speaking of acting, I've never seen the guy who played Travis before, but he was fantastic! And a nice singing voice to boot. 😊 I'll keep an eye out for him going forward.

[–] Adam60z (3766) 5 years ago

Tarantino well written? My head just exploded!

[–] exatera (3953) 5 years ago

Well, he only gets nominated for Oscar after Oscar for best screenplay, and has made MANY completely iconic films, but I guess it just goes over your head.

[–] BuckSwope (3511) 5 years ago

Tarantino writes great dialogue. This cannot be disputed.

[–] BuckSwope (3511) 5 years ago

Great review! I enjoyed it. The ending had some nice twists. I am also with you on Dylan Baker's character. He was great. Ever see the movie "Happiness"? Baker is excellent in that as well although it's a strange movie.