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Post by shamazipan on Oct 30, 2009 21:53:46 GMT
Well, we have a long wait til Monday so let's pass the time by discussing the first ep. What did we all think? I think I probably enjoyed it more for having followed the twitter narrative and already having a "relationship" with the characters. I loved how fast it was though and that it managed to be funny and tense and leave me shaking all in 5 mins. I thought the performances from the three main actors were superb. Joe Absolom is managing to scare the shit out of me. Since when does "You silly sausage" sound threatening? *shudder*
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Post by Alegria on Oct 30, 2009 22:03:17 GMT
I guess it does from now on.  I think it was awesome. Kinda reminded me of Saw when first seeing it. At the second time I started to work along the story, thinking if I missed something. I guess the detectiv in me is starting to work on this case already. Can't wait to see how it conitunes and am curious when I'll beknowing where the girl is hidden. |
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Post by heathersharpe on Oct 30, 2009 22:36:12 GMT
it was amazing i really enjoyed it really chilling great job tracey, gareth and joe and well done to all the team.
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Post by bananas on Oct 30, 2009 22:49:06 GMT
It was brilliant ;D
I agree that the Twitter narrative helped, it was great seeing the characters we feel like we've already got to know.
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Post by pearl on Oct 31, 2009 6:39:22 GMT
Shamazipan, you have said exactly what I thought about the programme. It was excellent and managed to get over the creepiness all in five minutes.
I do hope this is a great success - they all deserve it.
There is a trailer/teaser for the second episode on tonight, presumably at 9pm.
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Post by toriarose on Oct 31, 2009 8:30:19 GMT
I was out last night (doh), so I've just watched it. Flippin brilliant. I have to say I was relieved that the ninth girl wasn't Matheson's daughter, I think there's quite enough tension already!! Agree with everyone that the Twitter feeds really added another dimension to this. I already knew who everyone was and it was cool to finally see them. How the hell they are supposed to find her in 30 minutes and counting I don't know - can't wait to find out.
I'm hoping, already, that this gets picked up for a series.
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Post by bananas on Oct 31, 2009 9:28:20 GMT
I have to say I was relieved that the ninth girl wasn't Matheson's daughter, I think there's quite enough tension already!! Don't relax just yet, we've only been told who girl number 8 is...  |
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Post by toriarose on Oct 31, 2009 10:57:58 GMT
Oh heck, I forgot about number 8 - maths never was my strong point!!  |
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Post by subtlescience on Oct 31, 2009 12:02:51 GMT
That certainly met expectations. Boylan is like some coiled, venomous snake. My favorite moment was Matheson's facing Boylan for the first time--the play of thoughts across GDL's face as Matheson listens to Boylan and instantly evaluates everything he's saying; you can see Matheson's mind working. Brilliant bit.
And nice use of GDL's physically imposing presence....Strapping Matheson standing quiet, still and contained, as opposed to the slight, twitchy Boylan, eyes darting everywhere.
Bring on Monday.
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Post by pearl on Oct 31, 2009 14:39:00 GMT
You really get the feeling of Matheson being a big man. In Torchwood Gareth always seemed smaller than John, whereas they are exactly the same height! Gareth is a brilliant actor and this is just the sort of thing which brings out his skills.
Cannot wait for the next episode on Monday - and the teaser/trailer today.
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Post by subtlescience on Nov 1, 2009 11:30:05 GMT
Barrowman's Burly Scotsman physique was always played up in TW by the suspenders and, of course, the coat, whereas Ianto's immaculately tailored suits created a slimmer line for GDL. It was CoE (*spits*) that really showed GDL's physique, when Ianto ditched the suit jacket of the silver-gray pinstripe outfit....
Well, that was off topic.
Matheson's rumpled, ill-fitting, off the rack clothes only make him look that much bigger--not to mention that GDL is bigger: love the shot of him and Lyndon looking at the laptop. He makes two of her! He's got shoulders like a linebacker's.
Which all is going to make the full scene of Matheson's going over the interrogation table after Boylan that much more impressive. Can't wait to find out what it is that Boylan says that makes Matheson lose that calm, assessing distance.
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Post by pearl on Nov 1, 2009 15:53:44 GMT
I wonder if Gareth played Rugby in his schooldays. I know he enjoys it, being a Welshman.  |
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Post by shamazipan on Nov 1, 2009 22:34:43 GMT
Matheson's rumpled, ill-fitting, off the rack clothes only make him look that much bigger I loved that the shirt looks like its right out the packet, like he woke up late and had nothing clean and didn't care about ironing |
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Post by heathersharpe on Nov 2, 2009 20:57:30 GMT
I wonder if Gareth played Rugby in his schooldays. I know he enjoys it, being a Welshman. i've met gareth twice the 1st time he was sat down most of the time even when i had a photo with him 2nd time i met him he stood up and put his arm round me and really pulled me to him while i had the photo with him now i'm 5'2 and he towered over me i would say he's 5'11 6'0 and storng lol |
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Post by shamazipan on Nov 2, 2009 21:25:50 GMT
What i noticed today rewatching ep 1 was the clock ticking in the interview room. Didn't notice it before but when I did it really put me on edge!
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