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Post by Seymour Glass on Jan 16, 2017 16:18:56 GMT -5
I really liked the portrayals of the bald man and the person of indeterminate gender. I also really liked black Mr. Poe.
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Jan 16, 2017 22:27:08 GMT -5
Somehow I have a feeling Seymour was tongue-in-cheek when he said that. (Though in principle Quisby is right ofc)
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Post by mizbizsav on Jan 16, 2017 23:08:40 GMT -5
Honestly, I really loved pretty much everyone! Some were stronger than others, of course, but I thought everyone was very dedicated to their character and it paid off. Lemony Snicket is my favorite character and I was wary when Patrick Warburton was first cast, just because he has such a recognizable voice and didn't seem to fit the persona of Lemony Snicket to me. However, when that first teaser with him came out I was really impressed and excited to see his interpretation. Still, even with my high levels of excitement, he exceeded my expectations. I really, REALLY loved him as Lemony. It might not be the same as my imagination of the character, but it worked so well. He had some tricky dialogue, but he pulled it off excellently.
I also loved the kids. I wouldn't say every line was strong, but it would be difficult not to root for them. Louis Hynes as Klaus was my favorite. Admittedly, between Violet being my idol and Sunny being so kick-butt, Klaus lost a bit of my attention in the book series. Here, though, I thought Louis fit the character perfectly. He delivered some A+ lines and reactions. Malina Weissman was also very charming and I don't think they could've picked a cuter Sunny than Presley Smith.
Who else... I loved Aasif Mandvi as Montgomery. I felt more for his death here than in the book or in the movie. Alfre Woodard was a bit over-the-top for my tastes, but I definitely wouldn't say she did a poor job. Don Johnson and Rhys Darby were perfect for Sir and Charles. I was surprised by how much I loved all of the henchpeople, particularly Matty Cardarople as the Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender and Usman Ally as the hook-handed man. Also the Poe's were excellent. Bless them.
Honestly, the only actor I found distracting was Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf. This isn't necessarily his fault, but throughout the series I had a really hard time unseeing NPH and seeing Count Olaf as the despicable villain he is. The thing that bugged me the most was his regular Count Olaf voice. Olaf is a theatrical person, but I don't see why his voice had to be so unnatural all the time. SPOILER for the finale, but the end scene of Olaf all alone in his dressing room, drinking with his various disguises around him, added a touch of desperation to the character and if they go that route, I'll be on board. I did warm up to NPH as the series went on. I didn't particularly like his Stephano disguise, but Captain Sham was good and Shirley was a treat. (I even thought his Olaf bits in TMM were good.) Another comment on Olaf: he was also a bit sillier than I would have liked. Now, I'm not one to believe that Olaf is all menace all the time (I think those who say that haven't read the books in a while), but it is a certain type of humor. Sometimes I thought the silliness should have been toned down. (Though Olaf was often ridiculous, it didn't really veer into silliness until the weird laughing in The Grim Grotto). I like that they included the darker scenes (when he slapped Klaus was appropriately handled, and I appreciated that they kept some of his more disturbing comments), but sometimes it was difficult for me to feel the weight of the darker moments when he performed them so theatrically. Anyway, I'm rambling big-time, but this was the only big sore spot for me!
EDIT: I can't believe I forgot the actor who played Larry the Waiter. I thought he was pitch-perfect awesome. Never thought that Larry would be a stand-out for me, but he was.
EDIT (again): I also forgot Catherine O'Hara. I didn't expect much from Dr. Orwell, but I loved her, too. It was actually a welcome break to have a character not TOO over-the-top. It made her more menacing. The scene where she hypnotizes Klaus is my favorite.
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Post by Seymour Glass on Jan 17, 2017 4:05:45 GMT -5
Somehow I have a feeling Seymour was tongue-in-cheek when he said that. (Though in principle Quisby is right ofc) Of course it was tongue in cheek. His race had nothing to do with his performance.
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Post by BSam on Jan 17, 2017 6:38:02 GMT -5
what even is this
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Post by B. on Jan 17, 2017 11:18:50 GMT -5
how has no one talked about the hook handed man he's hilarious
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Post by Invisible on Jan 17, 2017 13:32:15 GMT -5
how has no one talked about the hook handed man he's hilarious And strangely....hot...O.O
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Post by The Little Snicket Lass on Jan 17, 2017 13:42:31 GMT -5
I loved how all the characters were portrayed; I was especially happy with the slight liberties they took such as making Mr. Poe and Aunt Josephine black and the mill owners gay. I was very happy with all the portrayals, that is, except for Violets. Now don't get me wrong, I thought the actress who played her did an exemplary job, a word which here means surpassing and surmounting all expectations. The issue I had was that I felt she was too young, every time I saw her next to Klaus it seemed to me like Klaus looked older than Violet, which we all know is simply not the case. As big of an oversight I felt this was, at no point in time did I I ever find it getting in the way of me enjoying the series. PS: If they get Helena Bonham Carter to play Esme I can die a happy woman.
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Post by Esmé's meme is meh on Jan 17, 2017 13:58:29 GMT -5
how has no one talked about the hook handed man he's hilarious And strangely....hot...O.O Is it just me or you find basically everyone hot?
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Post by Invisible on Jan 17, 2017 14:03:42 GMT -5
Basically.
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Post by Mr. Dent on Jan 17, 2017 15:17:48 GMT -5
I don't think Charles and Sir being gay counts as a liberty. While it was never explicitly stated, I think they're pretty definitively in a romantic relationship in the books too.
Anyways, I loved the casting and writing for basically everyone in the show! The Baudelaires were very well cast, and I especially bought Malina's performance. Louis was a bit over the top from time to time, but he more than looked and sounded the part, and certainly improved as the series went on. (Presley Smith was the most adorable baby ever, too.) By the end, I was extremely attached to them as the Baudelaires.
I thought NPH made a fantastic Olaf. While I still think Carrey looks more like how I imagined Olaf, tall and enormous and commanding, NPH had many more sinister lines, and he delivered them just as well as the goofy lines and musical numbers. He went from one end of the spectrum to the other.
Aasif Mandvi's Uncle Monty was instantly endearing, and I enjoyed how they made him competent enough to know he needs to get rid of Stefano, but just shy of competent enough to save himself. Similarly, Aunt Josephine also had something of a redemptive arc in the show, which is nice. I've said this before, but having her finally stand up to Olaf in spite of her fears was a really good scene. (And her death after that was made even more harsh.)
Orwell was spectacular, her new backstory absolutely worked, and Catherine O'hara was the perfect mixture of menace and hysteria. Her makeup was amazing, her glasses and eyeshadow, and, I actually think she wore contacts too. The emphasis on her eyes was downright hypnotic. (Also Charles was adorable and desperately needed a hug.)
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Post by The Little Snicket Lass on Jan 17, 2017 15:50:50 GMT -5
I don't think Charles and Sir being gay counts as a liberty. While it was never explicitly stated, I think they're pretty definitively in a romantic relationship in the books too. Hmm, I don't remember that. But to be fair it's been years since I read it, and the Miserable Mill was always my least favorite so I always glossed over it. But the advent of the Netflix series has inspired me to reread the series, so I'll certainly be paying more attention to that.
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Post by Mr. Dent on Jan 17, 2017 15:59:38 GMT -5
I don't think Charles and Sir being gay counts as a liberty. While it was never explicitly stated, I think they're pretty definitively in a romantic relationship in the books too. Hmm, I don't remember that. But to be fair it's been years since I read it, and the Miserable Mill was always my least favorite so I always glossed over it. But the advent of the Netflix series has inspired me to reread the series, so I'll certainly be paying more attention to that. Yeah, I get that. The original book had some pacing problems, and, especially if you were like me and read it when you were a kid and didn't give the term partners a second thought, it's something that can easily go over your head. I think they made it more explicit as time went on, though, there's more references later in the series. Either way, I think we can both agree that their on-screen portrayal in the Netflix series was nicely intimate. (And sad. Charles deserves much better.)
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Post by curt on Jan 17, 2017 17:36:58 GMT -5
Everyone was great. I had a difficult time watching Aunt Jo, the scene where olaf and the hooked handed man ran away from the mill was great. I am gonna miss Shirley. Btw great writing!
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Post by Mr. Dent on Jan 17, 2017 18:30:27 GMT -5
Everyone was great. I had a difficult time watching Aunt Jo, the scene where olaf and the hooked handed man ran away from the mill was great. I am gonna miss Shirley. Btw great writing! "From now on, Count Olaf works alone! ...could you give me a boost?" I love all the henchmen in this so much.
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