Gotham- Page 2

[Tom1071]

Posted: 10/2/14 at 10:34am

I liked the pilot a lot but I really hated the second episode. I know she is loved around here but I thought Lili Taylor was horrible. I felt like I was watching villans from the 1960's Batman series. The tone is really uneven. I may give it a couple more episode but if it doesn't improve I will definitely let it go.

Updated On: 10/2/14 at 10:34 AM

[javero]

Posted: 10/2/14 at 11:24am

"What was with the kid snatchers who dressed like they escaped from a 50s movie?"

I'm really struggling with the retro-modern setting. I watched two episodes now looking for clues as to the social mores, wardrobe, public events, slang, and prevailing sentiment of some era, any era, and they're neither present nor consistent to me. I'll tune in to another episode before making the decision to stick around or bolt. Perhaps I'm simply not sophisticated enough to appreciate the series.

Updated On: 10/2/14 at 11:24 AM

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 10/2/14 at 11:40am

I don't think of the tone as uneven so much as 'off-kilter'. I kinda love the mashing of the Nolan and Burton Batman worlds. I'm entirely entertained by the grit living alongside the camp. It may not work for me for long, but it's working for me now.

[trentsketch]

Posted: 10/2/14 at 11:55am

I'm with Tom. I've yet to see Lili Taylor give a performance I like. I actually like her in interviews, but not as an actor.

I think the costumes were intentionally affected, though. They were working for The Dollmaker. My guess is they're going with the New 52 version if he shows up: a surgeon who makes realistic dolls out of human skin. Hence needing young, healthy children.

This turned from genuinely enthusiastic for the show to cackling at it like Nip/Tuck real quick.

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 10/2/14 at 12:10pm

Oh, I know about the Dollmaker. That's why I didn't get why, as someone said above, they seemed straight out of 1960s Batman series--and yet discussed killing a room full of children and flushing down their bodies. I would be much better with Burton-esque camp.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 10/7/14 at 10:51am

I didn't think this episode was as good as the last two. This review hit the nail on the head.

http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/gotham-balloonman-210162

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 8:41am

Are they gonna bring every villain into this over the next few weeks?

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 10:35am

I'm rapidly starting to lose interest in this show. Once again, A.V. Club was right about last night's episode. It is a shame because the pilot was promising, but the following episodes have gone downhill.

http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/gotham-arkham-210451

Updated On: 10/16/14 at 10:35 AM

[broadway86]

Posted: 10/14/14 at 12:44pm

^^ I have to agree. The pilot was strong, and last night's episode was decent. But there are just one too many poor choices in plotting, dialogue, etc. I will continue watching for a few more weeks, hopefully things improve.

[javero]

Posted: 10/15/14 at 11:18am

Tried it but didn't like it so I'm moving on.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 10/17/14 at 8:24am

I am not loving it, but I am now wanting to do shameful things to Fish Mooney, so I watch.

The kid playing Cat/Selena is absolutely beautiful. Jesus. She was born in 1999. That will kick you right in the grey hair.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 3:41pm

Entertainment Weekly hit the nail on the head.


The failings of 'Gotham'