"V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 - Page 2

Red Dog · 05-19-10, 08:35 AM

For such an advanced species, they have the worst security ever.

at that gun fight - the special effects in the original 25 years ago were better than that.

Patman · 05-19-10, 10:54 AM

Most of the scenes on the V-ships are horrible, and embarrassing in this day and age. It's like that have no budget and have to rely on cheap animation techniques for their backgrounds and backdrops.

Jason · 05-19-10, 04:39 PM

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Anna losing it at the end was great

Yeah, she gave a great performance there. I'm glad they didn't go with the hokey alien-razor-mouth shot they had in the promo.

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Originally Posted by Red Dog

For such an advanced species, they have the worst security ever.

at that gun fight - the special effects in the original 25 years ago were better than that.

I thought they had surveillance everywhere? I can understand not having any cameras in Anna's private chambers, but no camera pointed at the door? The hallway out front? No V saw the conversation between Juliet and Joshua?

PhantomStranger · 05-19-10, 07:34 PM

The show is really very mindless sci-fi, with few of the issues an alien species coming to Earth would likely generate. You can bet that human leaders would be asking all sorts of questions in public that this show has not even touched. Why does an alien race from across the galaxy look identical to humans? The show is tolerable if you turn your brain off and accept the horrible CGI.

Joe Schmoe · 05-19-10, 08:13 PM

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Why does an alien race from across the galaxy look identical to humans?

Ever watch Battlestar Galatica?

JuryDuty · 05-19-10, 10:12 PM

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Ever watch Battlestar Galatica?

Yes, but to be fair, this show isn't near as smart as the first couple seasons of the new BSG. The cgi isn't near as good, there are huge loopholes (like the security in the mothership), but it still is fun. I'm enjoying it so long as I don't analyze it too much. At least they aren't making gigantic leaps ala Heroes.

aynrandgirl · 05-20-10, 06:21 AM

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The cgi isn't near as good, there are huge loopholes (like the security in the mothership), but it still is fun.

A trifling loophole. How about the fact that after the first couple of episodes, in which it is established that the Vs monitor all terrestrial communication, including land lines, our heroes are still using unencrypted cell phones to communicate with each other?

Red Dog · 05-20-10, 07:50 AM

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A trifling loophole. How about the fact that after the first couple of episodes, in which it is established that the Vs monitor all terrestrial communication, including land lines, our heroes are still using unencrypted cell phones to communicate with each other?

I would assume they have the ability to monitor any communication they choose to pinpoint. It doesn't mean that they would be able to monitor every single communication made on Earth 24x7.

aynrandgirl · 05-20-10, 09:46 AM

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I would assume they have the ability to monitor any communication they choose to pinpoint. It doesn't mean that they would be able to monitor every single communication made on Earth 24x7.

Why wouldn't they pinpoint Erica's cell phone and land line? Terrestrial law enforcement is surely a priority for monitoring.

Red Dog · 05-20-10, 09:48 AM

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Why wouldn't they pinpoint Erica's cell phone and land line? Terrestrial law enforcement is surely a priority for monitoring.

I assume they could if they wanted to, but given that they don't suspect her of anything and have a mole as her right hand, they wouldn't seemingly have a need to.

The biggest problem is that the ships have less security than a Vegas casino.

Raul3 · 05-20-10, 09:52 AM

Great season finale.

I wonder if they filmed an alternate finale just in case they were canceled.

Flave · 05-20-10, 09:53 AM

I thought the red sky was because the Vs are finally moving ahead with their takeover plan and the first step in that plan is to convert the Earth to their environment -- to "V-form" the planet. I suspect their home planet has a red sky (orbits a red giant star?).

Anyone who's a fan of Firefly knows that Morena can act but it was hard to tell this season as she played a Terminator-like role that required no emotions. Nice to see her let loose like that and show her range as an actress.

Was that Joshua that they revived on the table at the end?

Flave · 05-20-10, 09:56 AM

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Why does an alien race from across the galaxy look identical to humans?

Huh? Have you watched this show at all? The aliens are lizard-like and wear human "skins".

Red Dog · 05-20-10, 10:26 AM

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Huh? Have you watched this show at all? The aliens are lizard-like and wear human "skins".

That's not what he meant. He was questioning how come nobody on Earth would be seriously questioning how an identical species could develop on a planet light years away.

JuryDuty · 05-20-10, 10:42 AM

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Was that Joshua that they revived on the table at the end?

Yes. And I'm glad because I hated to see him go. It makes sense since he was only shot with a couple human bullets that probably didn't hurt him much.

wishbone · 05-20-10, 11:15 AM

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That's not what he meant. He was questioning how come nobody on Earth would be seriously questioning how an identical species could develop on a planet light years away.

Was that questioned in the original? The only difference initially for the Visitors was their voice.

Red Dog · 05-20-10, 11:17 AM

In the original, I remember the one scientist marveling at how they could have an identical evolution. Then they started rounding up all the scientists.

wishbone · 05-20-10, 11:22 AM

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In the original, I remember the one scientist marveling at how they could have an identical evolution. Then they started rounding up all the scientists.

Thanks, it's been awhile since I have see V and V: The Final Battle.

JuryDuty · 05-20-10, 11:59 AM

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Where'd you get the pic from wishbone? Are there other characters?

Snowmaker · 05-20-10, 11:59 AM

Slayer's Raining Blood started going through my head at the end there.

wishbone · 05-20-10, 12:46 PM

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Where'd you get the pic from wishbone? Are there other characters?

Here. I don't see other V characters posted.

Dr. DVD · 05-20-10, 08:39 PM

Ok. Is Anna some kind of intergalactic sorceress ? Where does she get all of these powers to control so much?

Raul3 · 05-20-10, 10:37 PM

She's the Queen. I guess it's like with the ants.

spainlinx0 · 05-21-10, 01:05 AM

So, why did the priest send the letter to the medical bay? Why not send it to a part of the ship that they DON'T have inside guys there? I was completely confused as to the point of that other than to expose their own guys.

Giantrobo · 05-21-10, 01:10 AM

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So, why did the priest send the letter to the medical bay? Why not send it to a part of the ship that they DON'T have inside guys there? I was completely confused as to the point of that other than to expose their own guys.

Didn't the V's capture the priest and "Compromise" him? I figured it was something he couldn't help due to that capture...

05-19-10, 08:35 AM	#26
Red Dog DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV) Posts: 98,237	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 For such an advanced species, they have the worst security ever. at that gun fight - the special effects in the original 25 years ago were better than that. __________________ "A question for you. Would you rather Bucknell make the NCAA's once every 20 years or so and get ass raped by teams like Kansas in the first round or have them drop down a rung to a confernce where they can compete for a title?" - Josh Hinkle 1st Round Final Scores: Bucknell 64 Kansas 63 \| Bucknell 59 Arkansas 55

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05-19-10, 07:34 PM	#29
PhantomStranger DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,483	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 The show is really very mindless sci-fi, with few of the issues an alien species coming to Earth would likely generate. You can bet that human leaders would be asking all sorts of questions in public that this show has not even touched. Why does an alien race from across the galaxy look identical to humans? The show is tolerable if you turn your brain off and accept the horrible CGI.

05-20-10, 09:52 AM	#36
Raul3 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea Posts: 6,268	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 Great season finale. I wonder if they filmed an alternate finale just in case they were canceled. __________________ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Xbox Live: rsra13 PSN: rsra13

05-20-10, 09:53 AM	#37
Flave DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: On a little blue planet, third from the Sun. Posts: 1,327	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 I thought the red sky was because the Vs are finally moving ahead with their takeover plan and the first step in that plan is to convert the Earth to their environment -- to "V-form" the planet. I suspect their home planet has a red sky (orbits a red giant star?). Anyone who's a fan of Firefly knows that Morena can act but it was hard to tell this season as she played a Terminator-like role that required no emotions. Nice to see her let loose like that and show her range as an actress. Was that Joshua that they revived on the table at the end?

05-20-10, 11:17 AM	#42
Red Dog DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV) Posts: 98,237	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 In the original, I remember the one scientist marveling at how they could have an identical evolution. Then they started rounding up all the scientists. __________________ "A question for you. Would you rather Bucknell make the NCAA's once every 20 years or so and get ass raped by teams like Kansas in the first round or have them drop down a rung to a confernce where they can compete for a title?" - Josh Hinkle 1st Round Final Scores: Bucknell 64 Kansas 63 \| Bucknell 59 Arkansas 55

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05-20-10, 08:39 PM	#47
Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 16,796	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 Ok. Is Anna some kind of intergalactic sorceress ? Where does she get all of these powers to control so much? __________________ “The time will come, the election will come, when your work and your ballots will change the world, and it’s worth fighting for,” -John Kerry's concession speech

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Raul3 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Picture a cup in the middle of the sea Posts: 6,268	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 She's the Queen. I guess it's like with the ants. __________________ Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Xbox Live: rsra13 PSN: rsra13

05-21-10, 01:05 AM	#49
spainlinx0 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: NJ Posts: 11,600	Re: "V" -- Season Finale -- "Red Sky" -- 05/18/10 So, why did the priest send the letter to the medical bay? Why not send it to a part of the ship that they DON'T have inside guys there? I was completely confused as to the point of that other than to expose their own guys. __________________ 360: Scorpy Gkar