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Old 02-09-12 | 11:46 AM
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Re: The River -- 2 Hour Premiere -- "Pilot/Marbeley" -- 2/07/12

I liked it, but I had low expectations going in. In fact, I was quite surprised that both episodes turned out to be fairly straightforward ghost stories. I was expecting to get jerked around a lot with ambiguities and mysteries without any clear-cut explanation (I'm looking at you, LOST). But in both episodes it was made very clear that they were indeed dealing with honest-to-gosh ghosts and supernatural forces, and I thought the stories were told pretty well--especially the doll-tree little girl. I liked how--as the camera bounced around when they were running through the jungle--you would get very quick glimpses of the little ghost girl standing in the tall grass, watching them.
Old 02-09-12 | 12:09 PM
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C'Mon man, Justified on FX.
Eh, the premise doesn't look very interesting.
Old 02-09-12 | 12:49 PM
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Re: The River -- 2 Hour Premiere -- "Pilot/Marbeley" -- 2/07/12

Originally Posted by firteen88
Eh, the premise doesn't look very interesting.
Your loss.
It's one of the most well-written shows currently on television (including pay networks)!
Old 02-09-12 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DeadLamb
At least they did not kill the black guy first.... I'm still trying to figure out who else is cannon fodder on the boat? I'm going to guess the mechanic being his daughter can still just fix stuff that breaks on the boat.. then maybe the slimy director guy?

Most of the characters already seem like they are key players and "safe" from being in too much danger..
It's easy...whoever's wearing the most red has to go.
Old 02-09-12 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
One scene I thought was cool was when the cameraman was grabbed and we could see him flying around the outside of the boat from his camera's POV.
Dude was dedicated to his craft.

Thanks to dino for clearing up a lot of my questions. If I'm really interested in a show, I pay closer attention. I was indulging my better half after the first half hour, so I was sorting through papers, taking a pee break, etc. while waiting for the 2nd showing of Justified to come on at 11:00 P.M.

Still hate the doc style & don't buy all of the explanations for all of the footage (several cameras everywhere, including passageways?).

Even setting that concept aside, you'd think Emmet's wife would ask the spirit to send a message in a more benign way than slashing her belly or drowning her (twice). If they can set up all the security cameras in the jungle, couldn't they at least provide one wireless link so the monster could email or tweet?
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at the American-bashing done by the resident hottie 'of color', who sneered at clumsy attempts to communicate.

Hey, Sweetheart! How much English do you speak? If you hate the good ole USA so much, give back those gringo $ you and Papi are taking.

Teee-bow! Tee-bow!
Old 02-09-12 | 04:44 PM
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I think I watch too many HBO, Showtime, etc. shows. They pump up some of these network TV shows but they just seem watered down and boring in comparison.....
Old 02-09-12 | 06:19 PM
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Definitely in for the rest of the episodes. Fun engaging show.
Old 02-10-12 | 01:02 AM
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Re: The River -- 2 Hour Premiere -- "Pilot/Marbeley" -- 2/07/12

Originally Posted by xage
Oh man.. Episode 2 is a BUMMER.... The concept and the story of the dolls where copied from Sci Fi Channel's Destination Truth - Season 3 Episode 2 - Island of Dolls (No Originality!)
Another one from a Travel Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gLKTyfrWCY
Old 02-10-12 | 08:17 AM
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Re: The River -- 2 Hour Premiere -- "Pilot/Marbeley" -- 2/07/12

Originally Posted by creekdipper
Even setting that concept aside, you'd think Emmet's wife would ask the spirit to send a message in a more benign way than slashing her belly or drowning her (twice).
How about ONE slash for yes and two for no? Could have saved her some slashing

I liked the show, not in love with it, but I'll give it a season pass with only 6 more hours to go.

I HATE the son... he's whinier than my 9 year old daughter and skinnier than McCauly Caulkin. Could they not have found a more likeable person to play that role?
Old 02-10-12 | 10:05 AM
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I HATE the son... he's whinier than my 9 year old daughter and skinnier than McCauly Caulkin. Could they not have found a more likeable person to play that role?
He also seems to be trying to cover some kind of accent, so I assumed he was an Aussie or something.
Old 02-10-12 | 12:14 PM
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I thought the doll scene was hilarious!!

I'm sticking with it for Thomas Kretschmann.
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Originally Posted by Quatermass
He also seems to be trying to cover some kind of accent, so I assumed he was an Aussie or something.
He's British, and his American accent is pretty atrocious.

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