From: daviderl31@yahoo.com
"Morgoth's Curse" wrote in message
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> On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:44:45 -0500, "David Milligan"
> wrote:
>
>>> It may be too early to judge after just two episodes, but what is your
>>> impression so far, David? (I haven't seen any episodes yet due to
>>> other obligations.)
>>>
>>> Morgoth's Curse
>>
>> Lots of CGI dismemberments and blood, it's okay if you like
>> that
>>kind of stuff. i can take it or leave it. I guess it adds to some of the
>>realism, but I know it takes more than one wing of a sword to cut off a
>>leg
>>or a head.
>> The story is actually pretty interesting - Spartacus has to fight
>>and win if he wants to see his wife again.
>> (Lucy)'s husband is in debt and hopes Spartacus will bring honor
>> and
>>money to his gladiator school.
>> (Lucy) is kind of a conniver and will do what it takes to maintain
>>her status quo as far as her social standing.
>
> Well, I finally had the opportunity to watch an episode and I regret
> to report that it confirmed my gut call. There are just too many
> flaws for it to be a successful series. The slow-motion CGI effects
> grated on me, I could not empathize with any of the characters and
> even the sex was gratuitous. It's basically eye candy without any
> depth. I can't really criticize Lucy's performance, but it lacked the
> mischievous mirth that she brought to the role of Xena.
>
> Morgoth's Curse
In her defense - Xena isn't Lucretia.
And she pretty much has to follow the script / director.
No doubt she could make suggestions to Rob, but whether he would
involve himself and browbeat the director(s) to suit Lucy is in question.
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