The Sarah Connor Chronicles
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bop_radarSo it turns out they're good. Huh.
I've just finished watching episode 7 and I'm definitely hooked. They're not flawless, for sure, but the show's entertaining anyway. It's pacy, exciting and suspenseful and the leads are all strong. I'm really impressed by the casting--there's no-one that sits uncomfortably for me. Sarah's got a hard edge and understated watchfulness about her that is really powerful. John's emotive without being whiny or too OTT-teenagery. And Summer Glau is perfectly cast as Cameron. This is the best role I've seen her in to date. She was great in Serenity, but that film left me wanting to see more of her as an action hero--and The Sarah Connor Chronicles are really delivering. I even like the casting of the support cast so far.
Cameron's definitely the character I'm most hooked into and most fascinated by, but I find Sarah a very effective lead in terms of carrying the narrative. And I like John--especially when we get to see the glimmers of the person he will become, as well as the frustration he currently feels with being held back from that. But it's Cameron who I really enjoy the most. I love all the little touches like how rigidly she moves and how she says 'thank you for explaining'. I guess I've always had a soft spot for freaky robot chicks. *thinks of Seven of Nine*
I really didn't think this show would be any good! Can you tell I'm still recovering from the shock? I think Bionic Woman scarred me badly and I expected it to be sexist and badly written. It's actually powerfully, organically feminist, while also being entertaining action viewing. And I'm finding that the season is developing more and more. Yay!
And yes, yes, I could have listened to half my f'list and watched this a lot earlier, but you guys also like Torchwood and Supernatural! You are COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE! :p
I've just finished watching episode 7 and I'm definitely hooked. They're not flawless, for sure, but the show's entertaining anyway. It's pacy, exciting and suspenseful and the leads are all strong. I'm really impressed by the casting--there's no-one that sits uncomfortably for me. Sarah's got a hard edge and understated watchfulness about her that is really powerful. John's emotive without being whiny or too OTT-teenagery. And Summer Glau is perfectly cast as Cameron. This is the best role I've seen her in to date. She was great in Serenity, but that film left me wanting to see more of her as an action hero--and The Sarah Connor Chronicles are really delivering. I even like the casting of the support cast so far.
Cameron's definitely the character I'm most hooked into and most fascinated by, but I find Sarah a very effective lead in terms of carrying the narrative. And I like John--especially when we get to see the glimmers of the person he will become, as well as the frustration he currently feels with being held back from that. But it's Cameron who I really enjoy the most. I love all the little touches like how rigidly she moves and how she says 'thank you for explaining'. I guess I've always had a soft spot for freaky robot chicks. *thinks of Seven of Nine*
I really didn't think this show would be any good! Can you tell I'm still recovering from the shock? I think Bionic Woman scarred me badly and I expected it to be sexist and badly written. It's actually powerfully, organically feminist, while also being entertaining action viewing. And I'm finding that the season is developing more and more. Yay!
And yes, yes, I could have listened to half my f'list and watched this a lot earlier, but you guys also like Torchwood and Supernatural! You are COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE! :p
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Date: 2008-03-10 01:58 pm (UTC)Lena Headey just kicks so much ass and she gives a very interesting performance as Sarah. I like that she's hard and cold and ruthless because she knows it's how she has to be to survive and save John but it's obvious she's not exactly comfortable being that way; that she has reservations about her actions and what she's becoming. It's such a relief to see a strong woman played with so many layers. "Organically feminist" is the perfect description.
I completely agree with your comments about John. They could have gone the easy route and made his another stereotypical "rebellious" snot nosed teenager but they didn't and I really appreciate that.
And Cameron is just so interesting. Wait till you get further along, there's this ending to one episode...really great.
And leave 'Torchwood' alone. It's wonderfully campy and all kinds of silly fun. How can you not absolutely love and adore Captain Jack?
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Date: 2008-03-11 01:54 am (UTC)she gives a very interesting performance as Sarah. I like that she's hard and cold and ruthless because she knows it's how she has to be to survive and save John but it's obvious she's not exactly comfortable being that way; that she has reservations about her actions and what she's becoming. It's such a relief to see a strong woman played with so many layers.
Yeah, it's a great performance. She's got a steely centre without being inhuman, and you're right about it being a relief to see a female character with layers. I think the one thing holding me back from totally fangirling her isn't actually her fault: it's the dark areas that her character has to get into due to who she is and what's at stake.
there's this ending to one episode...really great.
Oh! I think I might have just seen that. :)
How can you not absolutely love and adore Captain Jack?
I'd better not answer that for fear of ostricising myself from fandom. ;)
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Date: 2008-03-11 08:38 pm (UTC)I'd blow raspberries at you but hey, we all have our quirks. :-)