Gotham (S1E2) - "Selina Kyle" - 9/29/2014
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Re: Gotham (S1E2) - "Selina Kyle" - 9/29/2014
I watched the episode last night on DVR and I'm still very much into the show. I think it's important to realize that this is a serial with many threads slowly unraveling over multiple episodes (somewhat like the Sopranos, for example). As such, some threads will get very little development in a particular episode and many things won't be nicely wrapped up and answered within a single episode either.
That said, some things I don't like so far:
That said, some things I don't like so far:
- Fish Mooney's accent
- A somewhat uneven tone (the kidnappers felt a little more cartoon-y than most of the show has been)
- The heavy-handed fan service (Selina wanting to be called "Cat", every scene with Nygma so far, etc).
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Re: Gotham (S1E2) - "Selina Kyle" - 9/29/2014
The big guest actors did ham it up in this episode as disposable villains. It felt out of place in this very grim take on Gotham. I think Selina might be the best aspect of this show, her appearance and behavior looks pulled from a fairly recent run in the comics. I am also pleased with the early results from the Penguin. I just hope he gets a monocle at some point.
I think the kid playing Bruce has acting limitations, which is a problem. The producers better hope he gets better as the series ages. I don't have a problem with the tact they have taken with Bruce's character. This is basically Batman-in-training and he is already starting his life's mission. He's not going to be like the other kids.
I imagine Alfred will grow softer as he becomes Bruce's father figure.
I think the kid playing Bruce has acting limitations, which is a problem. The producers better hope he gets better as the series ages. I don't have a problem with the tact they have taken with Bruce's character. This is basically Batman-in-training and he is already starting his life's mission. He's not going to be like the other kids.
I imagine Alfred will grow softer as he becomes Bruce's father figure.