DonS 3,232 Posted November 12 I keep hearing good things about this series. Has anyone watched it? Do you need to watch "The Batman" movie prior to the series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,566 Posted November 12 Just finished it actually. Pretty good. Gets super dark at the end Colin Ferrell is outstanding Well written. Solid dialogue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,232 Posted November 12 2 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Just finished it actually. Pretty good. Gets super dark at the end Colin Ferrell is outstanding Well written. Solid dialogue I'm about an hour into the movie. Definitely like the gritty vibe so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,678 Posted November 12 Very good. Highly recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,647 Posted November 14 On 11/11/2024 at 9:45 PM, supermike80 said: Just finished it actually. Pretty good. Gets super dark at the end Colin Ferrell is outstanding Well written. Solid dialogue Can't say enough about his performance - he should garner some award nods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,799 Posted November 14 I keep trying to get into it but it's not capturing me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 147 Posted November 14 Just now, peenie said: I keep trying to get into it but it's not capturing me. Maybe pull out your old VHS movies and pop in On Golden Pond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,799 Posted November 14 17 minutes ago, jbycho said: Maybe pull out your old VHS movies and pop in On Golden Pond. I've never seen On Golden Pond nor do I own a VHS player, but being from the east coast, I find the acting to be a bit heavy, overblown and not believable even within the fantasy sense of that world. Lastly, I am tired of shows and media feeling the need to put a person of color in a role that is unlikely just to add diversity. Add characters that make sense. I haven't watched an entire show yet, so I may just need to give in to it and pay more attention. So far it's meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 147 Posted November 14 4 minutes ago, peenie said: I've never seen On Golden Pond nor do I own a VHS player, but being from the east coast, I find the acting to be a bit heavy, overblown and not believable even within the fantasy sense of that world. Lastly, I am tired of shows and media feeling the need to put a person of color in a role that is unlikely just to add diversity. Wait. They made a black guy the penguin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,799 Posted November 14 12 minutes ago, jbycho said: Wait. They made a black guy the penguin? No, he has some side kick that makes no sense. (Victor Aguilar) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 6,658 Posted November 14 6 minutes ago, peenie said: No, he has some side kick that makes no sense. Penguins are black and white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 147 Posted November 14 4 minutes ago, peenie said: No, he has some side kick that makes no sense. So a black guy was awarded a key role on a highly advertised HBO series that 99% of unknown actors in this country would sell their souls to get, and you think it's bad for that guy? It's fair if you think the show sucks, but what's with the "diversity hire" stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,647 Posted November 14 3 hours ago, peenie said: No, he has some side kick that makes no sense. (Victor Aguilar) The virtue signalling usually bothers me, (Multiverse of Madness, "America" has two mothers, Agatha All Along-the kid is gay), but not at all in The Penguin. Just felt like we are going to have a sidekick(probably so Penguin isn't just talking to himself explaining his plans) and it's going to be someone he would organically meet. IMO, other than the contrivance of a sidekick at all - I never felt like his ethnicity was about virtue signalling, but more "hey, this is the type of person he would meet in this particular world". Now the stutter-I could have done without that(that was scripted). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,566 Posted November 14 44 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: The virtue signalling usually bothers me, (Multiverse of Madness, "America" has two mothers, Agatha All Along-the kid is guy), but not at all in The Penguin. Just felt like we are going to have a sidekick(probably so Penguin isn't just talking to himself explaining his plans) and it's going to be someone he would organically meet. IMO, other than the contrivance of a sidekick at all - I never felt like his ethnicity was about virtue signalling, but more "hey, this is the type of person he would meet in this particular world". Now the stutter-I could have done without that(that was scripted). I agree. I am against forced diversity, but how he met Victor makes sense. And the kid does well 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 1,975 Posted November 14 1 hour ago, Mike Honcho said: The virtue signalling usually bothers me, (Multiverse of Madness, "America" has two mothers, Agatha All Along-the kid is guy), but not at all in The Penguin. Just felt like we are going to have a sidekick(probably so Penguin isn't just talking to himself explaining his plans) and it's going to be someone he would organically meet. IMO, other than the contrivance of a sidekick at all - I never felt like his ethnicity was about virtue signalling, but more "hey, this is the type of person he would meet in this particular world". Now the stutter-I could have done without that(that was scripted). 100% on all accounts. They met up while the guy was trying to steal the Penguin's hubcaps. This is the rare case that his race fits the role. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,647 Posted November 14 13 minutes ago, Horseman said: 100% on all accounts. They met up while the guy was trying to steal the Penguin's hubcaps. This is the rare case that his race fits the role. I wasn't going to say that part out loud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
