Luck

I know that.

The article is borderline insulting. You can't compare this show to The Wire with a straight face. That show was intriguing from episode 1. It didn't rely on known actors and borderline self-indulgent casting like the annoying asian poker player that was in Big Trouble in Little China.

The content is lacking on the show. The characters are lacking. To compare it to one of the best series in the past 30 years is laughable.

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I know that.

The article is borderline insulting. You can't compare this show to The Wire with a straight face. That show was intriguing from episode 1. It didn't rely on known actors and borderline self-indulgent casting like the annoying asian poker player that was in Big Trouble in Little China.

The content is lacking on the show. The characters are lacking. To compare it to one of the best series in the past 30 years is laughable.

Coach I have not seen The Wire, from all accounts I have heard it was outstanding. I have a problem with in general comparing one show to another. Each of these series should stand on their own. It's a matter of opinion, some like it, some don't but each of these shows should be judged on it's own merits.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I know that.

The article is borderline insulting. You can't compare this show to The Wire with a straight face. That show was intriguing from episode 1. It didn't rely on known actors and borderline self-indulgent casting like the annoying asian poker player that was in Big Trouble in Little China.

The content is lacking on the show. The characters are lacking. To compare it to one of the best series in the past 30 years is laughable.

That review is a joke - there was nothing difficult about following The Wire and I didn't need close captioning to decipher the dialogue either.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

That review is a joke - there was noting difficult about following The Wire and I didn't need close captioning to decipher the dialogue either.

I agree with the deciphering, unless they are going to introduce that the Nolte character had a stroke there is no reason to make it so painfull on the viewer. I'm not bothered by difficulty understanding the Ortiz diologue but the Nolte character makes me want to turn off the show.

Also The Wire had 13 episodes for season 1 and the same number for season 2.

We're getting 19 shows with Luck. You can have slow pacing when the characters are fascinating. These characters suck.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Also The Wire had 13 episodes for season 1 and the same number for season 2.

We're getting 19 shows with Luck. You can have slow pacing when the characters are fascinating. These characters suck.

Hit it right on the head. Well said.

[goodcopy]

Dennis Farina and Dustin Hoffman are the most most "watchable" characters on a so far terrible written dis-jointed mini series that has some signs of life as of episode 3.
Nick Nolte is incomprehensible,the 4 Grinders that won the pick 6 are completely unbelievable,Gary Stevens either never had or loss all ability to act(could you believe the seen where he contemplates a thought by scratching his chin for 3 1/2 minutes).
The best seen so far is where Dennis Farina and Dustin Hoffman are grilling the young "no it all" and Dennis makes him shake his hand .
The Julio character may be the closest to the real thing except the fact he never bedded a foxy veterinarian.
How about the seen where two stakes potential 2 year olds with different trainers are working from the gate in a 3 furlong match race.
There is just to much inaccurate stuff and the writers need to either write a interesting story about racing be it true or not or go ahead and make a documentary with complete accuracy and no poetic licence because they are trying to do both and failing in the most part

Originally Posted by goodcopy

Dennis Farina and Dustin Hoffman are the most most "watchable" characters on a so far terrible written dis-jointed mini series that has some signs of life as of episode 3.
Nick Nolte is incomprehensible,the 4 Grinders that won the pick 6 are completely unbelievable,Gary Stevens either never had or loss all ability to act(could you believe the seen where he contemplates a thought by scratching his chin for 3 1/2 minutes).
The best seen so far is where Dennis Farina and Dustin Hoffman are grilling the young "no it all" and Dennis makes him shake his hand .
The Julio character may be the closest to the real thing except the fact he never bedded a foxy veterinarian.
How about the seen where two stakes potential 2 year olds with different trainers are working from the gate in a 3 furlong match race.
There is just to much inaccurate stuff and the writers need to either write a interesting story about racing be it true or not or go ahead and make a documentary with complete accuracy and no poetic licence because they are trying to do both and failing in the most part

Or they could just get it over with and line all of their favorite actors up and have a rainbow party with them. Because that's what I'm getting from the show so far. Adulation of old actors.