Since Nobody's Gonna Say It . . .
Who watched "Dollhouse" last week?
For the latest package of Joss Whedon's gifts to the world, I had fun. Not the best out there; certainly can't compete with 2nd-to-6th season "Buffy" or mid-to-end series "Firefly". But, it was the pilot and there are faults that can be forgiven.
His characters can be bland or off during the pilot. Where was the mopey, crybaby Angel during "Welcome to the Hellmouth" or "The Harvest"? Locked in a cabinet? Along with the hotness of Hot-Doctor in "Serenity"? So, I guess I can overlook the blah-ness of Evil Doctor/Head of the Company Lady or the annoyance of Computer Nerd/Wannabe Andrew if it promises the introductions of Willows/Caylees and Washes/Freds and Spikes/Mals
It felt more "Alias" than a Whedon adventure. Wigs, double-crosses, advanced technology, girl involved with the wrong people, attractive-yet-troubled government agent in the wings. Hopefully we'll avoid awkward accents (hello, SMG on "Halloween"). But again, "Buffy" begat "Alias", so similarities would abound.
Too much exposition. I know, funny to be saying that about a Mutant Enemy production. Take the entire series of "BtVS" and Giles's "Well, this is because . . ." speeches would extend episodes one on up to "Graduation Day". Pilot. I forgive.
Eliza Dushku . . . nothing can compair to Faith. She was a masterpiece of fantastic writing and off-the-walls kookiness from the actress. I have very high hopes from her. And, if you are nervous because she's normally Ms. Bad-Ass, watch "Who Are You". She did a better Sarah Michelle Gellar than SMG could.
Where did the funny go? I await it next episode. Again, exposition.
Here is what I need to become an addict:
-Awesome camraderie from the featured actors.
-Intense sexual tension between the male/female leads.
-The Funny
-Exploration of the character's faults
-Swear words in Chinese/Pop culture references
-Death
So, let's see how episode two fairs tonight
For the latest package of Joss Whedon's gifts to the world, I had fun. Not the best out there; certainly can't compete with 2nd-to-6th season "Buffy" or mid-to-end series "Firefly". But, it was the pilot and there are faults that can be forgiven.
His characters can be bland or off during the pilot. Where was the mopey, crybaby Angel during "Welcome to the Hellmouth" or "The Harvest"? Locked in a cabinet? Along with the hotness of Hot-Doctor in "Serenity"? So, I guess I can overlook the blah-ness of Evil Doctor/Head of the Company Lady or the annoyance of Computer Nerd/Wannabe Andrew if it promises the introductions of Willows/Caylees and Washes/Freds and Spikes/Mals
It felt more "Alias" than a Whedon adventure. Wigs, double-crosses, advanced technology, girl involved with the wrong people, attractive-yet-troubled government agent in the wings. Hopefully we'll avoid awkward accents (hello, SMG on "Halloween"). But again, "Buffy" begat "Alias", so similarities would abound.
Too much exposition. I know, funny to be saying that about a Mutant Enemy production. Take the entire series of "BtVS" and Giles's "Well, this is because . . ." speeches would extend episodes one on up to "Graduation Day". Pilot. I forgive.
Eliza Dushku . . . nothing can compair to Faith. She was a masterpiece of fantastic writing and off-the-walls kookiness from the actress. I have very high hopes from her. And, if you are nervous because she's normally Ms. Bad-Ass, watch "Who Are You". She did a better Sarah Michelle Gellar than SMG could.
Where did the funny go? I await it next episode. Again, exposition.
Here is what I need to become an addict:
-Awesome camraderie from the featured actors.
-Intense sexual tension between the male/female leads.
-The Funny
-Exploration of the character's faults
-Swear words in Chinese/Pop culture references
-Death
So, let's see how episode two fairs tonight