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“I know what it’s like being stuck in time, thinking this is how you are going to live out the rest of your life. On the run, and not knowing if you’re ever gonna see the people you love again, and to be in an unfamiliar world.”
Five
PLOT
"A family of former child heroes, now grown apart, must reunite to continue to protect the world" or "X-Men from Netflix"
SCRIPT
It's the same plot reiterated for three seasons: family divided, save the world and paradox. At the end of every season there's always a cliffhanger which becomes a clichè easily. The characters have the same arch like they don't learn anything. The lore is interesting but it seems copied from Doctor Who.
A lot of problems could be solved just by talking or showing a character grow instead of doing the same mistakes again and again.
There're a lot of contraddictions in the plot nonetheless. There's also the fact that the characters powers are mostly inconsistent.
Vanya transition is handled weirdly and doesn't really explain why she did it(even though we're aware of the fact that they were obliged to insert it just because Elliot Page decided to transition).
I'm not satisfied.
Script: 5/10
ACTING
It's good, even though it's a bit underwhelming sometimes. I think that the best ones are Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan and Emmy Raver-Lampman, who show us more range than others. Nonetheless David Castaneda and Aidan Gallagher are the most charismatic of the group.
Colm Feore as Reginald Hargreeves is wonderful.
Overall I've liked it, even though it could've been better sometimes.
Acting: 7/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
The colors are vibrant and the light is flat. There're some scenes which are interesting to look, just a few. Colors have a meaning, even though they are used in a particularly subtle way.
Photography: 6/10
EDITING
One of the best aspect about this show which makes it dynamic and exciting. Sometimes slow motion is used without a logical sense but overall the editing is original and interesting.
Editing: 7/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Good enough. Considering that there's an abundance of them, and sometimes there're too many, that's decent.
Surely this series has clunky effects sometimes but these aren't as distracting as in other movies.
Special Effects: 6/10
SOUNDTRACK
It's composed of a blend of pop and instrumental music. I like the songs which are used perfectly and fit the narration but I find the instrumental soundtrack derivative and tedious.
Soundtrack: 7/10
COSTUMES
I consider them decent. Not remarkable or impressive. It's because they wear mostly simple clothes, sure Klaus has his own particular style but I don't find it interesting.
Costumes: 6/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 5/10
Acting: 7/10
Photography: 6/10
Editing: 7/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Soundtrack: 7/10
Costumes: 6/10
AVERAGE: 6,28
A flawed series which loses its mojo after the first season by repeating the same plot.
Director: Peter Hoar
Screenplay: Jeremy Slater
Cast: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Mary J. Blige, Cameron Britton, John Magaro, Adam Godley, Colm Feore, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, Yusuf Gatewood, Marin Ireland, Kate Walsh, Genesis Rodriguez, Britne Oldford
Soundtrack: Jeff Russo, Perrine Virgile
Cinematography: Neville Kidd, Craig Wrobleski
Running Time: 50 min
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