The Dean Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I enjoyed it, for the most part. My expectations were pretty low going in, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I enjoyed it, for the most part. My expectations were pretty low going in, though. You're from Mars? That explains a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I enjoyed it, for the most part. My expectations were pretty low going in, though. Watched it when it was on BBC America about two years ago. I DVR'd the rip-off American version last night and will watch it this weekend. Anybody watch it that saw the BBC version? Is it like the Office, where they used the same screenplay but with American actors, or did they completely re-do it? Personally, I'm skeptical. The BBC version was stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I DVR'd it. I watch very little network tv series' but this show looked like it might be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Inhabitants of Mars are Stiller fans?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Watched it when it was on BBC America about two years ago. I DVR'd the rip-off American version last night and will watch it this weekend. Anybody watch it that saw the BBC version? Is it like the Office, where they used the same screenplay but with American actors, or did they completely re-do it? Personally, I'm skeptical. The BBC version was stellar. I haven't seen the BBC version, but I heard they were going to do the same with this as they did with the Office (use the exact same script in the pilot and then go from there). I Tivo'd it and will catch up on my Thursday shows tomorrow (Office, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia). It looks very interesting. I was completely into baseball last night. Go Phillies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Get a hold of the BBC version. It's outstanding. The series has a definite ending and its one that they'll never use for the U.S. version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Get a hold of the BBC version. It's outstanding. The series has a definite ending and its one that they'll never use for the U.S. version. I've been curious about it. I've heard nothing but great things about the original series. But it seems that it has not been released on dvd for region 1 and there are no plans to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Never saw the BBC version. Watched the premiere, interesting concept. I'll give it a few more episodes though before deciding if it's one of my "must watch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Never saw the BBC version. Watched the premiere, interesting concept. I'll give it a few more episodes though before deciding if it's one of my "must watch". Same here. The cast alone is worth that effort, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I've been curious about it. I've heard nothing but great things about the original series. But it seems that it has not been released on dvd for region 1 and there are no plans to do so. Well two options then. First there's always bit torrent. Second hope like hell BBC America decides to rerun the series. It really sucks that the American version basically is ensuring that we don't get it on DVD in the U.S. at this time. It's worth hunting a bit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Well two options then. First there's always bit torrent. Second hope like hell BBC America decides to rerun the series. It really sucks that the American version basically is ensuring that we don't get it on DVD in the U.S. at this time. It's worth hunting a bit for. There are streams of some of the episodes here: http://www.sidereel.com/Life_on_Mars_(UK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Well two options then. First there's always bit torrent. Second hope like hell BBC America decides to rerun the series. It really sucks that the American version basically is ensuring that we don't get it on DVD in the U.S. at this time. It's worth hunting a bit for. The "Transatlantic Tunnel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 There are streams of some of the episodes here: http://www.sidereel.com/Life_on_Mars_(UK) Darn, figuring the beginning premise was the same, I started to watch ep. 2, but watching it on the computer is kinda weak. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Darn, figuring the beginning premise was the same, I started to watch ep. 2, but watching it on the computer is kinda weak. Oh well... It's on youku...ugh. I don't like that site much. The key with youku is to mute the sound, and let the video load fully (don't pause). Then pull the progress bar back to the start and play (with the volume). Still youku is a tough site for me to use, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I've been curious about it. I've heard nothing but great things about the original series. But it seems that it has not been released on dvd for region 1 and there are no plans to do so. Hey there Cooter, I am finally experiencing Gretchen Moll (first hand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Hey there Cooter, I am finally experiencing Gretchen Moll (first hand) Gretchen Mol is a cutiepie. I would crash my car all the way back to 1973 to hang out with her in her sexy little police skirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 it seems a lot like Journeyman and that was cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I loved Journeyman. Kevin McKidd was great in that show. I was disappointed and pissed they canceled that. I don't like to watch new shows now because it seems like they get canceled left and right. Better to wait a season and then watch the full season DVD if it gets renewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Better to wait a season and then watch the full season DVD if it gets renewed. That's how I like to do it. TV shows on dvd--as far as I can tell, it's the only good thing that has happened so far this millennium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Watched it when it was on BBC America about two years ago. I DVR'd the rip-off American version last night and will watch it this weekend. Anybody watch it that saw the BBC version? Is it like the Office, where they used the same screenplay but with American actors, or did they completely re-do it? Personally, I'm skeptical. The BBC version was stellar. So I take this to be another Hollywood ripoff caper? Damn, that town hasn't come up with a unique idea in 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Gretchen Mol is a cutiepie. I would crash my car all the way back to 1973 to hang out with her in her sexy little police skirt. yes she is; sorry for the upstage with Ms. Heigl. Gimmie an old Pontiac Gran Prix, and I'll join ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 You're from Mars? That explains a lot. Well...Men Are from Mars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I enjoyed it, for the most part. My expectations were pretty low going in, though. saw it tonite for first time......great cast makes an average story better than average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 saw it tonite for first time......great cast makes an average story better than average. I'm beginning to agree. I saw the pilot and Tivo'd last night (I'll watch later). TMQ made mention of the series and had some observations: In Development at HBO: A Series About a Network Executive Who Endlessly Relives the Same Upfronts: Last fall, TMQ inventoried the astonishing number of movies and television shows premised on police officers or detectives with supernatural powers or imaginary super-advanced technology. My favorite was "New Amsterdam," about a 400-year-old New York City detective who had attained immortality. He was immortal -- until he was canceled! Which happened after eight episodes. This year's fall lineup includes "Life on Mars," about a detective who falls through a time warp into the year 1973; a remade "Knight Rider," about a secret agent driving an invincible supercar; "Fringe," about an FBI agent fighting a global outbreak of paranormal events; and "The Mentalist," about a detective who may or may not be psychic. Note about "Knight Rider": the new car is described as powered by a "solar hybrid" engine, yet has no solar panels. Even if it did, covering an object the size of a car even with hypothetical 100 percent efficient solar cells would produce maybe enough electricity to run a lawnmower -- one of the technical obstacles to solar power is the relatively low amount of energy in sunlight that reaches the ground. (Sunlight in space carries far more energy.) Note about "Life on Mars": viewers are supposed to be brimming with nostalgia for 1973? "Life on Mars" is a remake of a BBC series about a British detective who falls through a time warp to London of 1973. That show had a sequel, "Ashes to Ashes," about a British detective who falls through a time warp to London of 1981. Viewers are supposed to be brimming with nostalgia for 1981? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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