Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
#76
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Finished it tonight. Thought it was absolutely amazing.
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#78
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
8 episodes in, 5 to go. (I don't know where you guys get the time to finish all 13)
I certainly like it overall, just a couple things niggle at me.
Both Daredevil and Elektra can kick so much more ass in the comics, especially Elektra. I don't know why she's been neutered for this series (or is it spayed?). Probably because there would be less tension if she was as kick-ass as she's supposed to be. But then they could draw drama out of her being kinda scary. Either way, it's a let down that she's not as capable as she's supposed to be.
Anyways, that's not as big a deal as this - don't these people have fucking cell phones? Seriously! Half the shit that happens can be solved by just calling or picking up a cell. And Manhattan has some of the best cellular service in the world! Again, I know this cuts down on drama. I've heard screenwriters bitch about having to write modern day stories where cellphones have to be taken into consideration, but they fucking do it. This show just ignores that they're a thing everyone has, until it's convenient. Anyways, it's lame and lazy.
Otherwise, good show!
I certainly like it overall, just a couple things niggle at me.
Both Daredevil and Elektra can kick so much more ass in the comics, especially Elektra. I don't know why she's been neutered for this series (or is it spayed?). Probably because there would be less tension if she was as kick-ass as she's supposed to be. But then they could draw drama out of her being kinda scary. Either way, it's a let down that she's not as capable as she's supposed to be.
Anyways, that's not as big a deal as this - don't these people have fucking cell phones? Seriously! Half the shit that happens can be solved by just calling or picking up a cell. And Manhattan has some of the best cellular service in the world! Again, I know this cuts down on drama. I've heard screenwriters bitch about having to write modern day stories where cellphones have to be taken into consideration, but they fucking do it. This show just ignores that they're a thing everyone has, until it's convenient. Anyways, it's lame and lazy.
Otherwise, good show!
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
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#82
Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Some non-spoilery comments.
I'm six episodes in and enjoying the series but I have two minor complaints. While I like Charlie Cox in the role, the whole artfully manicured 5 O'clock shadow thing just drives me nuts (and not just on this show).
Also, the show is shot so freaking dark. Occasionally it looks great, with some nice contrasts, but during the bulk of the fight scenes, I have to strain to make out details (and I have a hi-end, -though about 5 years old - large-screen display).
I'm six episodes in and enjoying the series but I have two minor complaints. While I like Charlie Cox in the role, the whole artfully manicured 5 O'clock shadow thing just drives me nuts (and not just on this show).
Also, the show is shot so freaking dark. Occasionally it looks great, with some nice contrasts, but during the bulk of the fight scenes, I have to strain to make out details (and I have a hi-end, -though about 5 years old - large-screen display).
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#83
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Oh, yeah, the other thing that drove me nuts is how aggressively dark it is. Not thematically, but aesthetically. I get that Matt is blind, but even daytime scenes outdoors are dark. And night time? Forget about it - I can't see shit!
#84
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
i don't binge watch often so didn't notice how much time was passing on the show. like, it starts with "holy heatwave! 100+ degrees at night!" to "you're standing up here [on the roof] freezing your ass off" and ends at christmas eve.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Eh. I didn't have a hard time watching the fighting.
I liked this this stairwell scene but, as someone had mentioned, I kind of feel like it was trying to be on par w/ the Hallway one in S1.
I actually thought the best fights were w/ Frank. Jesus. Those were brutal.
I liked this this stairwell scene but, as someone had mentioned, I kind of feel like it was trying to be on par w/ the Hallway one in S1.
I actually thought the best fights were w/ Frank. Jesus. Those were brutal.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
I was impressed with the stairwell scene, but the cuts seems much more obvious than the hallway fight in season 1. Still very cool.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Daredevil was purposefully filmed with OLED's contrast capabilities in mind.
man that'd suck
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
It depends on your display. A friend of mine just got a new set and keeps it in "Torch Mode" (display room bright), so he has no problem either. By the same token, there are some things that play better on the Standard Def satellite feed my mother gets on her 35" display than on my much better 60" HD display.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
I haven't had any problems with my 32 inch Sony Bravia that is like 5 years old. Seems lit up enough to me.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
My 50-inch plasma is very well calibrated, and I don't want to mess with it's settings. I'm watching the SD feed. I guess that's what you get when your TV has really deep, natural blacks...
Though it's fine if I'm watching at night, with no natural light seeping through the windows.
Though it's fine if I'm watching at night, with no natural light seeping through the windows.
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It depends on your display. A friend of mine just got a new set and keeps it in "Torch Mode" (display room bright), so he has no problem either. By the same token, there are some things that play better on the Standard Def satellite feed my mother gets on her 35" display than on my much better 60" HD display.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Finished it today and loved it. These Marvel Netflix seasons just continue to hit it out of the park. Here are just some general thoughts regarding the overall season so if you haven't finished probably best not to read on.
The fight choreography in this show continues to impress me. The punches, kicks, and hits all feel real and painful for the characters. It's just a lot of fun to watch the fight scenes.
The best thing about this season for me though was the introduction of Frank Castle. Bernthal was perfect as the Punisher and I think this is the best live-action incarnation we've ever gotten of the character. He was tormented and flawed, but at the same time stuck to his moral code throughout. He's a tragic character and Bernthal really sold the depth that's behind Frank Castle. And of course he was incredibly bad-ass, brutal, and unforgiving which is exactly what the character should be. Can't wait to see the inevitable Punisher series.
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The fight choreography in this show continues to impress me. The punches, kicks, and hits all feel real and painful for the characters. It's just a lot of fun to watch the fight scenes.
The best thing about this season for me though was the introduction of Frank Castle. Bernthal was perfect as the Punisher and I think this is the best live-action incarnation we've ever gotten of the character. He was tormented and flawed, but at the same time stuck to his moral code throughout. He's a tragic character and Bernthal really sold the depth that's behind Frank Castle. And of course he was incredibly bad-ass, brutal, and unforgiving which is exactly what the character should be. Can't wait to see the inevitable Punisher series.
A lot of good points.
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On and this bugged me about DD's fighting the Hand soldiers
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#97
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
I have company over so I had stop a bit but started up again. I just finished watching episode 11.
Who would have thought that I would see a hallway fight that rivaled the Oldboy fight? That was epic. If you've seen it past episode 9 then you'll know what I'm talking about.
Who would have thought that I would see a hallway fight that rivaled the Oldboy fight? That was epic. If you've seen it past episode 9 then you'll know what I'm talking about.
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
My 50-inch plasma is very well calibrated, and I don't want to mess with it's settings. I'm watching the SD feed. I guess that's what you get when your TV has really deep, natural blacks...
Though it's fine if I'm watching at night, with no natural light seeping through the windows.
Though it's fine if I'm watching at night, with no natural light seeping through the windows.
huh? How & why are you watching a Standard definition feed of Daredevil? Unless your internet connection sucks, doesn't Netflix automatically calibrate to an HD feed?
#99
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
Yeah, came here to complain about that as well. So dumb.
#100
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Re: Marvel's Daredevil (Netflix) - Season 2 Discussion Thread - 3/18/16
I finally finished it, and while it wasn't perfect - it was still very good.
The casting of Bernthal and Yung was perfect.
The casting of Bernthal and Yung was perfect.