Hah. I was seriously just thinking of replaying after how much I'm enjoying this.
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The Witcher |OT| Something More (Dec. 20th Netflix) - TAG SPOILERS WITH EPISODE
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Hah. I was seriously just thinking of replaying after how much I'm enjoying this.
I wish the cinematography was better, or at least more inspired.
Finished Ep 6, loved it. Going to stop there for today.
This season is a good start with potential to be something special imo, unfortunately the flaws keep it from hitting those heights.
Finished Ep 6, loved it. Going to stop there for today.
This season is a good start with potential to be something special imo, unfortunately the flaws keep it from hitting those heights.
Never got past 5 hours due to backlog. Will start again for sure
Yeah, it's similar to how he talks in the games. It took me some getting used to when I first played them, but after a bit it definitely fits the character. Cavill is doing some great work here I think, as is the rest of the main cast.
"the character doesn't sound like that... in books"
(and also in other unrelated adaptations of the books, including one that is almost 20 years old and widely derided).
Sound argument.
Gravel voice Geralt always worked for me, since he's old and heavily mutated. Intimidation is also useful in his world.
Peter Kenny just sounds like a Yorkie Cockle.
I'm pretty sure 20 seconds in all you've seen is a black screen and maybe some water.
I've seen a spring loaded Witcher and bad CGI. Then a generic we don't like your kind scene. Now I'm settling in. Hoping it improves.
Video game geralt's voice worked in the games because they're more light hearted. And Geralt was less stand off-ish.
Likewise in the show I think the voice works well in the more lighter hearted and humourous scenes, and when the characters sarcastic humour shows through.
Likewise in the show I think the voice works well in the more lighter hearted and humourous scenes, and when the characters sarcastic humour shows through.
On episode 6 and wildly entertained.
This is far better than i was expecting! Great performances and fun characters and dialogue
What a nice surprise this show has become for me
This is far better than i was expecting! Great performances and fun characters and dialogue
What a nice surprise this show has become for me
I didn't say that, you weirdo. The question was about the games.
I think it's worthwhile to point out that no-one else tried to make Geralt sound like a parody of Solid Snake. There are three different adaptations in its native language and all of them made him sound like a human being. The Polish TV show has always been a joke, but Żebrowski's portayal of the character is actually pretty good, all things considered.
Just finished the first episode. It was...just ok? Some odd cinematography in places, mixed on the CGI, acting ranges from meh to good, kind of messy and only really came together in that last 10 minutes. Oh man, and so many names just thrown out there like an exposition dump.
Nice that the show has been getting decent to good impressions so far. I'll watch this tomorrow.
Or as a Movie reviewer? Just skip to the ending, same thing. Anyway that EW is just stupidly embarrassing, it should be taken down if they are not reviewing it properly.
Or as a Movie reviewer? Just skip to the ending, same thing. Anyway that EW is just stupidly embarrassing, it should be taken down if they are not reviewing it properly.
Episode 4
Jumping around in time. My brain is quickly trying to put it all in order. Geralt at parties is always fun though.
This is so bad. The acting, the cinematography, the lighting. It's not even cheesy bad it is just unwatchable bad.
I am quickly realising why they were in a rush to make a second season. The story is barely beginning and there are only 2 episodes left. I am really hoping this is popular because I think this all has loads of potential.
Nah, it is bad. You can still like it, but it is bad. I will go back to finishing Expanse
Ok bro.
Yeah you'll be fine. The games take place after all the books which this is based on.
Episode 3 down, I'll probably just be able to watch one more today. It's been getting better with every episode so far, and I liked the first episode well enough. Really looking forward to what's ahead.
If I did have a complaint it would be that some scenes (mostly the sets in them) look really fucking cheap. There's one bit in episode 3 that reminded me of something Syfy might have in the late 90's or early 00's. But all in all it's a really minor thing. Great show so far.
If I did have a complaint it would be that some scenes (mostly the sets in them) look really fucking cheap. There's one bit in episode 3 that reminded me of something Syfy might have in the late 90's or early 00's. But all in all it's a really minor thing. Great show so far.
Yep it's some nerdy ass fantasy and its isn't ashamed of it. Think that's what I am so into it. Feels really earnest and isnt trying to be something else or high drama.
Man two episodes in an I'm loving it y'all
Cavil is absolutely killing it as Geralt. I'm loving what they are doing with Yennefer too.Is this how her upbringing was in the books too? Was she sort of deformed as a child?
Watched the first episode. It felt like it started a bit rough, and some of the cinematography and effects kind of stick out as poor, at least at first. There is a point in the beginning where they are juggling bits about the story and cutting and it takes a while to click. However, the episode really comes together by the end.
They nailed the fight scenes. They are shot really well, and fun to watch. Also, I enjoyed Renfri's character quite a bit. I do think they should have started with a different story at first to help build up, but at least the episode built up well and ended strong.
Definitely can see myself watching more, and it makes me want to read more of the books. There are some things I think they could do better here, but it still came together and ultimately I enjoyed it.
They nailed the fight scenes. They are shot really well, and fun to watch. Also, I enjoyed Renfri's character quite a bit. I do think they should have started with a different story at first to help build up, but at least the episode built up well and ended strong.
Definitely can see myself watching more, and it makes me want to read more of the books. There are some things I think they could do better here, but it still came together and ultimately I enjoyed it.
Episode 4
Holy moly, Ciri's grandmother is a terrible person. I feel bad for Ciri for the opening slaughter, but less bad for everyone else involved.
Yen on the beach burying the baby was powerful.
Holy shit, that Geralt ending slayed me. "Fuck."
Yen on the beach burying the baby was powerful.
Holy shit, that Geralt ending slayed me. "Fuck."
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Great show with great last episode. The narrative structure was a bit over the place and sometimes hard to follow. A bit unnecessarily convoluted. The CGI was iffy but it wasn't overused and some of the monsters looked really good because they used puppets/costumes. Sword fights were really good and well choreographed.
Like I said before, MORE Geralt would have been cool. It felt more like The Witcher: Yennefer to me, especially in that last episode. Which isn't bad, because she is rather dope. But still Geralt > Yennefer. Can't wait for the second season.
Like I said before, MORE Geralt would have been cool. It felt more like The Witcher: Yennefer to me, especially in that last episode. Which isn't bad, because she is rather dope. But still Geralt > Yennefer. Can't wait for the second season.
Not just the games. I've never encountered such a diverse fantasy setting. It's really cool to see.
While I have zero problems with Cavill's portrayal (even though I do have some reservations about other things in this show), I have to agree that I did like Zebrowski's Geralt (even if almost everything else about that adaptation was terrible).
Watched the first episode.
I wouldn't continue if this wasn't The Witcher. I can't find any redeeming qualities apart from it being The Witcher in the first episode. I'll watch every single episode because I love the source material and Cavill's portrayal of Geralt but I hope it picks up.
I wouldn't continue if this wasn't The Witcher. I can't find any redeeming qualities apart from it being The Witcher in the first episode. I'll watch every single episode because I love the source material and Cavill's portrayal of Geralt but I hope it picks up.
End of the episode. I'm out. Bad CGI, stilted dialog, laughable squishy sounds in battles, random out of place dialog , too much over acting (especially in battle scenes), music that is overly invasive in most scenes, set and costume designs hampered by a budget that can't accommodate them—basically, there's nothing really standing out to keep me on board.
Geralt is fine for the most part. It's everything around him that sucks.
I'm glad that this board is largely enjoying it, but it's not for me. Luckily I still have the books and the games.
Geralt is fine for the most part. It's everything around him that sucks.
I'm glad that this board is largely enjoying it, but it's not for me. Luckily I still have the books and the games.
Yennefer's backstory is very briefly mentioned in the books, it's something like a couple of sentences even. But yeah, the gist of it is something similar to what you see in the show
(minus the weird thing with
battery eels
