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Captain Scarlet
Jul. 31st, 2005 11:29 amI have seen pilot for the new Captain Scarlet - a two-parter, hour-long episode titled "Instrument of Destruction," and yea - it is good. I've written up a short review that has spoilers, but if you're familiar with the original series, they aren't too thick.
( Review of Captain Scarlet pilot episode, Instrument of Destruction )
Overall, I have to say that this is one hell of a start. Hopefully, they haven't brought too much forward too quickly; I'd hate to see the idea and concept density drop precipitously in the third or fourth episodes. But that's a bridge to cross when we come to it. Based on the pilot alone, if you've ever been a Fanderson, if you ever liked the original Captain Scarlet, have a friend in the UK get you a copy of this. You'll like it. If you're not, check it out anyway; the non-fan control viewer watching with me last night thought it was pretty cool, too.
In other news, having won the round of croquet at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
jessicac's annual croquet and tea party, I have retained the Skank Barbie Trophy for another year. This means now that I have to improve it. I'm thinking about how.
Saturday's miles: 3.1
Miles out of Hobbiton: 304.35
Miles to Rivendell: 153.95
( Review of Captain Scarlet pilot episode, Instrument of Destruction )
Overall, I have to say that this is one hell of a start. Hopefully, they haven't brought too much forward too quickly; I'd hate to see the idea and concept density drop precipitously in the third or fourth episodes. But that's a bridge to cross when we come to it. Based on the pilot alone, if you've ever been a Fanderson, if you ever liked the original Captain Scarlet, have a friend in the UK get you a copy of this. You'll like it. If you're not, check it out anyway; the non-fan control viewer watching with me last night thought it was pretty cool, too.
In other news, having won the round of croquet at
jessicac's annual croquet and tea party, I have retained the Skank Barbie Trophy for another year. This means now that I have to improve it. I'm thinking about how.Saturday's miles: 3.1
Miles out of Hobbiton: 304.35
Miles to Rivendell: 153.95
