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Post by rayth on Apr 19, 2011 7:34:44 GMT 10
With it raining all weekend in Brisbane, I decided to pull out the dvds of one of my all time fave shows - Alias. I'm now halfway through S1 and loving it all over again.
Did you watch it from the start or jump in at some stage?
Could you follow it or was it too intricate at times?
Characters you liked/disliked?
Storylines you liked/disliked?
Any other thoughts on Alias?
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Post by mr kek on Apr 19, 2011 10:35:58 GMT 10
Not a bad idea Rayth. It's been a few years since I watch it, so I might also break it out to watch again. Nikita is almost on par with this show. Did you watch it from the start or jump in at some stage? I jumped in about half way through season 2. I saw an ep or 2, and then decided I needed to watch it from the start, so got my hands on the dvd's. Thanks again for lending season 2 to me Could you follow it or was it too intricate at times? One of my fav shows also. Just tops, and all the mystery surrounding Ramboldi was much watch TV Characters you liked/disliked? Sidney and Jack Bristow. Jack's one mean motherfucker. Storylines you liked/disliked? I enjoyed it all. Any other thoughts on Alias? I love the red wig
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Post by MrX on Apr 19, 2011 15:12:20 GMT 10
Oh, you know how to get a guy excited don’t you? Did you watch it from the start or jump in at some stage? Watched from the start, though I’ve missed a few eps here & there, including the entire season 5. I’ve watched season 1 a couple of times (forgetful me) I own them on DVD, so I will catch up. Trawling through La Femme Nikita first though. Could you follow it or was it too intricate at times? It’s a bit OTT plot wise (Rambaldi artefacts), but the character interactions & gun/fighting action are top notch. Characters you liked/disliked? Liked – Jack Bristow, Sydney, Sloane, Sark, Irina Derevko, Lauren Reed (so bad they are that good) Disliked – Dixon (overacted a bit), Marshall (a bit too much dork IMO), Francie (not that good an actress) Not much opinion – Vaughn, Will Tippin, Weiss, Nadia, Storylines you liked/disliked? Liked: The Box (2 parts) you’ll kick yourself about the cool guest star. That’s the one that stands out in season 1 Any other thoughts on Alias? Inspired by French classic - Nikita (1990) with Jean Reno (playing a very similar character his in Leon/The Professional) Both movies are by Luc Besson. The Assassin/Point Of No Return (1993) with Bridget Fonda, Harvey Keitel & Gabriel Byrne. La Femme Nikita (TV 1997) with Peta Wilson (Aussie girl) Did really like the costume disguises Sydney got into & out of Great music too: Depeche Mode - Dream On (episode 1.18) Deftones - Change (In The House Of Flies) first I heard of them Limp Bizki - Rollin' It’s one of my favourite shows ever.
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Post by rayth on Apr 20, 2011 17:02:02 GMT 10
Did you watch it from the start or jump in at some stage? It was always one of those shows I meant to watch, but there was always another show up against it, or I was playing sport on that night, so could only record one show.
So I only jumped into it at the start of Season 4, when it was after The Amazing Race. So watched that entire season, and started buying the box sets. I now have the Rambaldi Seasons 1-5 set, with the bonus disc and book. A couple of eps freeze when I play them, which really shits me, as the discs are in excellent nick, no scratches, no smudges, nothing.
So I watch those eps on You Tube, then jump back to the Rambaldi set.
Could you follow it or was it too intricate at times? With me only coming in at Season 4, I was going 'What do they mean by that?', 'Who are they talking about?', and so on. But I stuck with it, cause I found it very intriguing. While intricate to follow, it's well worth the effort.
Characters you liked/disliked? Sydney, kicks arse the world over, yet vulnerable to emotionally crumble when her Dad continually pushes her away.
Jack, complex, and you never quite knew where he was loyalty wise until late in the series.
Arvin, smart, all business attitude that always had him a step ahead.
Didn't really like Marshall, his half mumble/stutter routine got old. I realise he's there to add some lighter moments to the overall show, but I think he could have been done without.
Storylines you liked/disliked? There are 2 eps where Sydney goes to a mental asylum. One is in S1, where she convinces a guy who was brain washed into becoming an assassin, to escape the place with her.
Also loved where she goes to another asylum, I think to help free a scientist. He tells her this huge sob story, and the guards continually beat him til Sydney is forced to give up information. Then the scientist walks in, and reveals it was a plot all along! You bastard, playing Sydney for a sap like that.
The Sloane Clone was a bit different. Not really a fan of Nadia coming in, you already had the hot piece covered with Sydney.
Any other thoughts on Alias? Sydneys costume changes, hubba hubba. That girl would look good in anything, even just an old potato sack.
I know I can pull out the series every 2 years or so and enjoy all the twists, turns, and characters again. Outstanding tv.
Absolutely Kek, pull the series out again. I'd be happy to discuss it again ep by ep in a thread if that's where things lead.
Fisty, glad to see you're excited. Hard not to be when talking Jennifer Garner whoopin' ass.
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Post by mr kek on Apr 20, 2011 18:36:05 GMT 10
So I only jumped into it at the start of Season 4, when it was after The Amazing Race. So watched that entire season, and started buying the box sets. I now have the Rambaldi Seasons 1-5 set, with the bonus disc and book. A couple of eps freeze when I play them, which really shits me, as the discs are in excellent nick, no scratches, no smudges, nothing. So I watch those eps on You Tube, then jump back to the Rambaldi set. Have you tried those on another DVD player, to see if it's the player??
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Post by rayth on Apr 22, 2011 6:53:57 GMT 10
So I only jumped into it at the start of Season 4, when it was after The Amazing Race. So watched that entire season, and started buying the box sets. I now have the Rambaldi Seasons 1-5 set, with the bonus disc and book. A couple of eps freeze when I play them, which really shits me, as the discs are in excellent nick, no scratches, no smudges, nothing. So I watch those eps on You Tube, then jump back to the Rambaldi set. Have you tried those on another DVD player, to see if it's the player?? Yeah Kek, have tried them in my PS2 and PC, but always freeze.
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