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Stranger Things (Netflix)
Winona Ryder and David Harbour star in this Spielberg/Close Encounters/Goonies-indebted supernatural mystery series. The first season debuts in its entirety on Netflix on Friday, July 15th.
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Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:17 pm
thompsoncory
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
I watched the first episode earlier this morning and thought it was great.
Episode 1 is fantastic. Couldn't say enough good things about this show. For those looking to watch, my suggestion is to go in with as little as possible known beforehand. My only knowledge was its heavy influence from 80s fare but it's so much more than that so far.
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Sat Jul 16, 2016 2:10 pm
thompsoncory
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
So I finished yesterday. Absolutely loved this. The last two episodes were action-packed and insane, and better than most summer blockbusters released this year.
The sequence with Jonathan, Nancy and Steve in the house was incredible. So well done and tense.
Also Eleven is an amazing character.
This is such a fun show.
Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:36 am
thompsoncory
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
Just watched the last four episodes again tonight
All the performances on this show are so great. I love all the characters. And it really demands to be binge-watched, this feels so much like one long movie and very little like a TV show, mostly because of the fantastic cinematography, performances, atmosphere, pacing and score.
I hope Netflix gives it a second season.
Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:34 pm
thompsoncory
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
How has no one else here watched this yet?! It's tailor made for film fans.
Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:38 pm
El Maskado
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
Too many stereotypes and one dimensional characters
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
Started watching it last night and finished it this morning. I loved it. It has just the right number of episodes to cover the story. I loved the whole Goonies meet E.T. meet Strange Encounters of the Third Kind meet Silent Hill (the game of course) meet classic 80's stuff (music, D'n'D, etc...).
I'm not really sure if Winona was awesome or just terrible, but she sure did put her own spin on weird, possibly crazy single mom cliche. The rest of the cast was great - the kids' casting especially. Not a single weak link there.
I'm also not sure about if this needs a second season (even though they've set it up), but I sure hope it's just as good as this one once they eventually film it.
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:41 am
Jiffy
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
_axiom wrote:
Started watching it last night and finished it this morning. I loved it. It has just the right number of episodes to cover the story. I loved the whole Goonies meet E.T. meet Strange Encounters of the Third Kind meet Silent Hill (the game of course) meet classic 80's stuff (music, D'n'D, etc...).
I'm not really sure if Winona was awesome or just terrible, but she sure did put her own spin on weird, possibly crazy single mom cliche. The rest of the cast was great - the kids' casting especially. Not a single weak link there.
I'm also not sure about if this needs a second season (even though they've set it up), but I sure hope it's just as good as this one once they eventually film it.
Winona's performance is worth it even if for nothing other than her reaction to the Christmas lights lighting up.
Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:06 pm
MadGez
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Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:54 am Posts: 22690 Location: Melbourne Australia
Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
I thought Winona strode the "grief stricken yet wont give up borderline loopy/crazy but not" line very very well. Enjoyed her performance.
I thought Winona strode the "grief stricken yet wont give up borderline loopy/crazy but not" line very very well. Enjoyed her performance.
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Tue Aug 09, 2016 3:06 am
_axiom
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Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am Posts: 16163 Location: Croatia
Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
She was a bit too open eyed and open mouthed in all of her reactions for me. Bordering on some kind of parody. And what's with her running? And I wasn't a big fan of the wig. Patricia Heaton much.
Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:44 am
_axiom
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Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:50 am Posts: 16163 Location: Croatia
Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
They're putting out a soundtrack!!!! Awesome!
Thu Aug 11, 2016 5:23 pm
Shack
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Re: Stranger Things (Netflix)
All signs point towards this being one of Netflix's biggest hits through a month
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