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A few quick thoughts based on the first episode only. * The pacing really sucked. Not only did it seem like it was going too fast, it also felt like there had been heaps of stuff cut out. * The designs of the motherships are terrible. The just look like big bugs hovering over the cities. Admittedly the designs of the ships from the original series were much simpler but they also looked much more intimidating and imposing hovering over a city. * There was absolutely no atmosphere of tension or suspense. Everything just meandered along, there was no "I wonder what the aliens are going to look like" moment. It was like the writers had no idea about drama at all. The only part I found to be mildly exciting was when the FBI agent was attacked by her partner and then she goes and kills him straight away. * The new Visitors are booooring. Say what you like about the original series, at least Diana, Martin and Willy in particular (bring back Freddy Kruger anyday) were interesting characters. In fact, none of the cast was making a major effort to invest any emotion into their performances. I know that modern drama tends to underplay things, but this was ridiculous. * The FBI agent mum should have slapped her son silly for coming out with those 18th century ideals about the mothers place being in the home. What a moron, or were the shows producers trying to make a broader statement about what the role of women should be. It wouldn't surprise me. * The drab colourscheme was truly dull and terrible. * Why have the Visitors come to Earth, what evil plans do they have? Who cares? I could not give a stuff about any of the characters in this and as a result I have little concern about bad things happening to them. * "They have the ultimate weapon, devotion". Gimme a break. * And the final comment. And this is also having a dig at the original series too. If you have a civilisation that is capable of constructing massive fleets of ships like these, why would you go to so much effort to subdue another species? Why not just sit in orbit out of reach of our weapons, use your super-duper weapons to take out a few cities, then explain to the human race how you are now going to be in charge and there is nothing that can be done to stop it. If the humans then go "Er, wait a minute" or "NO WAY!!", just destroy a few more cities until they come around to your way of thinking. It would work and would ultimately be a lot easier than all that creeping around and putting human suits on. (I think in the novel of the original series they explained that there were some Visitors who had the plan of just outright attacking and invading Earth, but it was either Diana or John who came up with the non-military invasion, I can't remember the reasons they gave as to why it was better but it never made sense to me.) Taksraven

Actually, I think that I would like to work for Harmony Gold. I mean, its got to be a pretty cruisy job. Sitting round all day, doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! Taksraven

I prefer the simpler ones - (see my sig) - as well as when Blackadder is going to sack Baldrick Baldrick: But sir, I have been part of your family for three generations. Blackadder: So has syphillis. Taksraven

We've got a guy at work who believes a majority of conspiracy theories, and he did a lot of LSD and such back in the 80's. I think thats a fair comment about conspiracy theory believers. Taksraven

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Sara Silverman Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......................... (am I the ONLY guy in the world who thinks that she is hot??) Taksraven

I wasn't trying to imply that. Sorry. I was always willing to give the series a lot of credit for trying to be different and for taking it seriously. My biggest mistake was reading the novelisation of the mini-series. It was a truly fantastic adaptation and whenever I watch the original it pales by comparison to the novel. DAMN YOU A.C. CRISPIN!!!!! Good novelisations of films and TV shows used to be quite important once, especially before home videotaping and the video rental market took off. The novelisation of the original BSG pilot was brilliant as well, even though it had a few major differences to what was shot. I think that Alan Dean Foster must have been working from a script rather than the finished product. Taksraven

There are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many things that could be said about that remark. :lol: Taksraven

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Personally I had no major problems with Salvation, but if people are displeased I can't see how the series can be salvaged without some sort of "reimagining". I think its in the same place as the Alien franchise (Jim Cameron involved again, who would have thought), with there being little hope of anything new being produced that will please a majority of fans. (in saying this, I am still sure that there will be new films for both franchises early in the new decade) Taksraven

Nah, I'm finding that most programs like that from the era don't stand up too well. Just a matter of opinion I suppose. Taksraven

Do we know who put that sequence together for the Pachinko game? They did a great job with it and should be doing the new movie.

The classic example of that was Manhunt. It was originally released in Australia no problems, just an age restriction placed on its purchase, but after some hassle from the media it was banned altogether. The media in this country sucks, they take a "holier than thou" attitude towards everything but still think its ok to chase a three year old girl out of the country just cause she has AIDS. Bastards.

That sort of thing always makes me LAUGH. Emmerich is certainly a moron but I think that most of us already knew that. Taksraven

Thanks a tonne for that, brilliant stuff. Looked better than some of the animation I have seen for the new animated feature, and thats scary. Taksraven

I hear you on the point you are making, but ultimately, like Rambo, it is just a fantasy. If it was seriously trying to rewrite WWII history, I would be more concerned. Taksraven

*sigh* http://www.keepingthedoor.com/2009/10/30/a...-robot-sequels/ Taksraven

As a history teacher I guess that I probably should have said that. Taksraven

Anybody interested in purchasing the Terminator franchise? http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/11/02/wil...could-sell-for/ Taksraven

No capacity to enjoy mindless entertainment once in a while? You are missing out. Taksraven

How are we supposed to know what a porno soundtrack sounds like?? ;) Taksraven

I had a dream about the new series of V the other night but I guess that doesn't count as an update on the series. Taksraven

I don't consider either series to have a particularly massive political agenda. Just out of interest, what do people here think of the Robotech soundtrack? Any improvement over the Japanese original? Just wondering. Taksraven

"Whacking Off Day" might be more popular..... :lol: Taksraven

Yeah. We had the retailers and a few others in this country trying to push a "Kids day" that worked in a similar manner to Fathers and Mothers day. It has generally failed to catch on. Its like that made-up holiday "Love Day" in the Simpsons. Taksraven