LoginHaving heard nearly nothing but good, actually great, things about 'Stranger Things', despite it attracting some criticism (like a lot of popular shows do these days, interest was high watching it. Due to being so intrigued by its concept and various ideas and tones.
'Stranger Things' on the most part is deserving of the love it has, for me its lack of originality was not a problem because it executes so much of everything else so wonderfully. It is not perfect and not an even in quality show, but when it was good, as shown in a quite excellent first season, boy was it more than great. Along with 'The Crown' and 'House of Cards' in its prime, 'Stranger Things' is one of the best Netflix has done and in well above their general standard.
Do agree absolutely that Season 2 is not near as good as Season 1. There are still a lot of elements present in Season 2 that was especially good about the first season and part of the show's appeal, but somehow the writing didn't always feel as tight, focused or rounded and some of it was a bit forced and obvious.
Also felt some of the effects weren't as refined either. While the acting is great from almost all the cast, Winona Ryder's melodramatic over-acting did feel at odds with everything else.
Everything else is executed so well. A vast majority of the time, apart from the lack of refinement of some of the effect in the second season, the production values are just great. Very stylish and atmospheric, with some truly beautiful images that one can't believe such high quality comes from a Netflix show. The music is haunting and nostalgic.
Writing is thought probing and has a lot of brains and heart, with some nice gentle humour that doesn't overpower, some truly poignant drama and tension. The story is rich in atmosphere and even though the story ideas are not original and have been understandably described as derivative, it's the execution and telling of these ideas that makes one look past that. The suspenseful mystery elements, the inventive and intriguing sci-fi elements and dark and disturbing horror elements are beautifully balanced and handled adeptly on their own. With an emotional core and nostalgic homages added as well.
Characters are compelling and it's the chemistry and interaction and how the relationships are written that makes 'Stranger Things' work so well. Excepting Ryder, the acting is terrific. The standouts being Finn Wolfhard and particularly Millie Bobby Brown (such an expressive actress in a beyond-her-years subtle way), if they continue to act this way and be wise with their career choices they are very likely to have big careers.
Overall, very good show and at its best excellent. Do wish that Season 2 was as good as the first though. 8/10 Bethany Cox
Stranger Things Reviews
Turning the world upside down
Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago on 19 August 2022 11:15
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Turning the world upside down
Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago on 1 November 2021 11:41
Having heard nearly nothing but good, actually great, things about 'Stranger Things', despite it attracting some criticism (like a lot of popular shows do these days, interest was high watching it. Due to being so intrigued by its concept and various ideas and tones.
'Stranger Things' on the most part is deserving of the love it has, for me its lack of originality was not a problem because it executes so much of everything else so wonderfully. It is not perfect and not an even in quality show, but when it was good, as shown in a quite excellent first season, boy was it more than great. Along with 'The Crown' and 'House of Cards' in its prime, 'Stranger Things' is one of the best Netflix has done and in well above their general standard.
Do agree absolutely that Season 2 is not near as good as Season 1. There are still a lot of elements present in Season 2 that was especially good about the first season and part of the show's appeal, but somehow the writing didn't always feel as tight, focused or rounded and some of it was a bit forced and obvious.
Also felt some of the effects weren't as refined either. While the acting is great from almost all the cast, Winona Ryder's melodramatic over-acting did feel at odds with everything else.
Everything else is executed so well. A vast majority of the time, apart from the lack of refinement of some of the effect in the second season, the production values are just great. Very stylish and atmospheric, with some truly beautiful images that one can't believe such high quality comes from a Netflix show. The music is haunting and nostalgic.
Writing is thought probing and has a lot of brains and heart, with some nice gentle humour that doesn't overpower, some truly poignant drama and tension. The story is rich in atmosphere and even though the story ideas are not original and have been understandably described as derivative, it's the execution and telling of these ideas that makes one look past that. The suspenseful mystery elements, the inventive and intriguing sci-fi elements and dark and disturbing horror elements are beautifully balanced and handled adeptly on their own. With an emotional core and nostalgic homages added as well.
Characters are compelling and it's the chemistry and interaction and how the relationships are written that makes 'Stranger Things' work so well. Excepting Ryder, the acting is terrific. The standouts being Finn Wolfhard and particularly Millie Bobby Brown (such an expressive actress in a beyond-her-years subtle way), if they continue to act this way and be wise with their career choices they are very likely to have big careers.
Overall, very good show and at its best excellent. Do wish that Season 2 was as good as the first though. 8/10 Bethany Cox
'Stranger Things' on the most part is deserving of the love it has, for me its lack of originality was not a problem because it executes so much of everything else so wonderfully. It is not perfect and not an even in quality show, but when it was good, as shown in a quite excellent first season, boy was it more than great. Along with 'The Crown' and 'House of Cards' in its prime, 'Stranger Things' is one of the best Netflix has done and in well above their general standard.
Do agree absolutely that Season 2 is not near as good as Season 1. There are still a lot of elements present in Season 2 that was especially good about the first season and part of the show's appeal, but somehow the writing didn't always feel as tight, focused or rounded and some of it was a bit forced and obvious.
Also felt some of the effects weren't as refined either. While the acting is great from almost all the cast, Winona Ryder's melodramatic over-acting did feel at odds with everything else.
Everything else is executed so well. A vast majority of the time, apart from the lack of refinement of some of the effect in the second season, the production values are just great. Very stylish and atmospheric, with some truly beautiful images that one can't believe such high quality comes from a Netflix show. The music is haunting and nostalgic.
Writing is thought probing and has a lot of brains and heart, with some nice gentle humour that doesn't overpower, some truly poignant drama and tension. The story is rich in atmosphere and even though the story ideas are not original and have been understandably described as derivative, it's the execution and telling of these ideas that makes one look past that. The suspenseful mystery elements, the inventive and intriguing sci-fi elements and dark and disturbing horror elements are beautifully balanced and handled adeptly on their own. With an emotional core and nostalgic homages added as well.
Characters are compelling and it's the chemistry and interaction and how the relationships are written that makes 'Stranger Things' work so well. Excepting Ryder, the acting is terrific. The standouts being Finn Wolfhard and particularly Millie Bobby Brown (such an expressive actress in a beyond-her-years subtle way), if they continue to act this way and be wise with their career choices they are very likely to have big careers.
Overall, very good show and at its best excellent. Do wish that Season 2 was as good as the first though. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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It's like a mix of The Goonies, the Alien series a
Posted : 4 years, 8 months ago on 16 August 2019 02:47
Back when Millie Bobby Brown has turned 13 years old, I started watching Stranger Things in the living room, then I went back to watching it with my parents. The first time I saw someone wearing Stranger Things merchandise is that one girl from my Art class. She is wearing a black t-shirt with white letters that show the characters' names. But when Season 2 came out, it was awesome. I like how the boys were wearing their Ghostbuster uniforms. It wasn't long before Season 3 had arrived. Let me tell you about the series, I really loved it! While new characters like Alexei, Max, Erica, Billy and Robin have arrived, I am starting to like them.
I loved how Steve and Billy has changed throughout the series. I hated how Steve is a total jerk, but changed as a pretty cool babysitter. The same goes to Billy, except that he is now a lifeguard. I understand why do people whose name start with the letter "B" keep dying in mysterious ways. Erica can be like an annoying little sister to Lucas, but I am so glad she changed.
The episodes are awesome. My favorites have to be "The Body", "The Upside Down", "Trick or Treat, Freak", "The Gate", "Suzie, Do You Copy?", "The Mall Rats" and "The Battle of Starcourt".
And as for the fashion, well, the outfits in the first season reminds me of the 1970s, the second season reminds me of the 1960s and the third season totally screams '80s (especially everything Max and Eleven wears)!
Oh, and didn't I forget to mention about the scenes? I loved how Eleven stole all of the Eggos, the van getting flipped by Eleven, the Snow Ball scene, the Party trick-or-treating, and of course, going shopping with Eleven.
The series overall is like a mix of The Goonies, the Alien franchise and The Thing with a touch of every other Stephen King novel/movie and Steven Spielberg movie ever.
I loved how Steve and Billy has changed throughout the series. I hated how Steve is a total jerk, but changed as a pretty cool babysitter. The same goes to Billy, except that he is now a lifeguard. I understand why do people whose name start with the letter "B" keep dying in mysterious ways. Erica can be like an annoying little sister to Lucas, but I am so glad she changed.
The episodes are awesome. My favorites have to be "The Body", "The Upside Down", "Trick or Treat, Freak", "The Gate", "Suzie, Do You Copy?", "The Mall Rats" and "The Battle of Starcourt".
And as for the fashion, well, the outfits in the first season reminds me of the 1970s, the second season reminds me of the 1960s and the third season totally screams '80s (especially everything Max and Eleven wears)!
Oh, and didn't I forget to mention about the scenes? I loved how Eleven stole all of the Eggos, the van getting flipped by Eleven, the Snow Ball scene, the Party trick-or-treating, and of course, going shopping with Eleven.
The series overall is like a mix of The Goonies, the Alien franchise and The Thing with a touch of every other Stephen King novel/movie and Steven Spielberg movie ever.
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Stranger Things review
Posted : 6 years, 1 month ago on 1 March 2018 12:19
I think's Stranger Things is a masterpiece. I love it so much and I can't wait for the 3rd season. Script, acting, 80's... Just Awesome. Go and watch it.
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Stranger Things review
Posted : 6 years, 4 months ago on 7 December 2017 08:35
Y no puedo decir que Stranger Things sea la excepción, sin embargo la serie es bastante inteligente en no estar restregándote el monstruo a cada rato, sino que más bien van mostrando partes de este y es apenas en los últimos capítulos cuando se lo logra ver mejor.
Sin hacer mucho acercamiento, claro está, así que por lo menos eso no les jugó en contra.
El cast de personajes no es algo extraordinario, pero si son bastante agradables, salvo por los típicos bullies planos que están en cada historia ambientada en los 80’s.
Sin embargo, las actuaciones están bastante bien, especialmente la de los niños, claro, sus personajes son los mismos nerds que ya se han visto en varias historias, pero la serie les da más desarrollo y personalidad, por lo que no son solo los ñoños que son objeto de burla, y se sienten más como niños de verdad.
La historia también ya se ha visto en numerosas veces, un alien/mutante que es buscado por el gobierno y que es encontrado por unos niños que desarrollan una relación de apego.
Sin embargo, la historia añade otras sub-trama, como lo es la desaparición de un niño, dándole también el toque de misterio que también era muy común en las series de la época.
Así que sí, la serie es más bien un homenaje a los 80’s. Pero sin ser invasivo, ni forzado.
Las referencias tienen que ver con el contexto de la situación, y hay pequeños guiños que hasta le dan un atractivo extra, y más a aquellas personas que vivieron en esa década.
Tiene sus problemas como que el gobierno ha matado a personas por apenas haber estado con Eleven, aun si estos no tenían ni idea de su identidad o poderes.
Sin embargo, al jefe de la policía lo dejan libre cuando éste abiertamente admitió saber todo lo relacionado con la niña.
O que Eleven sea capaz de utilizar sus poderes para acabar con los hombres que se la quieren llevar.
Pero, haciendo balanza, las cosas positivas superan a las negativas.
7/10 de momento y habrá que ver cómo avanza.
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Stranger Things review
Posted : 7 years, 4 months ago on 29 November 2016 02:37
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南京办证长期办理南京各类证件与刻章。以诚信为本，质量求生的经营理念。赢得了广大南京需要办理证件与刻章的朋友一直好评！ 南京办证件刻章无需要任何手续立等可取，南京本地可以送货上门当面交易 ，外地客户可以货到付款！ 为社会各界人士提供南京办证刻章服务，一个公司的成败，在于各方面的努力，才能在社会开辟一条永往前进的的路,我们的宗旨：给我一分信任，给你十分满意。南京办证件公司一向以严谨的质量态度服务于选择我们的广大客户，我们以为客户高度负责的态度，拒绝粗制滥造，拒绝低端劣质产品的制作，就像俗话说的一分价钱一分货便宜没好货，好货不便宜的这个道理，我们相信，只有高品质的产品质量，才能为广大客户提供真正的价值与利益，从而才能长久赢得客户的信任与认同，我们坚决不做一锤子买卖。
南京办证长期办理南京各类证件与刻章。以诚信为本，质量求生的经营理念。赢得了广大南京需要办理证件与刻章的朋友一直好评！ 南京办证件刻章无需要任何手续立等可取，南京本地可以送货上门当面交易 ，外地客户可以货到付款！ 为社会各界人士提供南京办证刻章服务，一个公司的成败，在于各方面的努力，才能在社会开辟一条永往前进的的路,我们的宗旨：给我一分信任，给你十分满意。南京办证件公司一向以严谨的质量态度服务于选择我们的广大客户，我们以为客户高度负责的态度，拒绝粗制滥造，拒绝低端劣质产品的制作，就像俗话说的一分价钱一分货便宜没好货，好货不便宜的这个道理，我们相信，只有高品质的产品质量，才能为广大客户提供真正的价值与利益，从而才能长久赢得客户的信任与认同，我们坚决不做一锤子买卖。
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Stranger Things review
Posted : 7 years, 7 months ago on 14 September 2016 01:57
(Review in spanish)
No hay spoilers aquí:
Me vi la serie que se esta poniendo de moda últimamente en la comunidad televisiva, o más respectivamente, en la de Internet, ya que Netflix se la esta garchando a todos.
Stranger Things si es una buena serie tal como dicen, la serie tiene potencial y se vuelve muy interesante a partir del 3er capitulo. Excelente trabajo en el ambiente de los 80's y en el sobrenatural, excelente banda sonora y tiene un trabajo llamativo en sus dos tramas que ocurren en la historia, aunque te vas a quejar un poco al ver que todo ocurre en la misma familia y amigos.
El problema que le veo ya es a partir de los dos últimos episodios, dejaron unos cuantos huecos y errores argumentales, la mayoría son para dar un incentivo para una segunda temporada, y lo lograron. Pero en los que son descarados son en un personaje que es la mejor amiga de una protagonista, técnicamente, todos dejan de preocuparse por ella y hasta no tiene padres ni representantes al tanto de ella.
Si tienes la oportunidad de verte los 8 capítulos que posee esta serie, no te vas arrepentir, pero notaras que pudieron cerrar un poco mejor ese final. Es recomendable.
No hay spoilers aquí:
Me vi la serie que se esta poniendo de moda últimamente en la comunidad televisiva, o más respectivamente, en la de Internet, ya que Netflix se la esta garchando a todos.
Stranger Things si es una buena serie tal como dicen, la serie tiene potencial y se vuelve muy interesante a partir del 3er capitulo. Excelente trabajo en el ambiente de los 80's y en el sobrenatural, excelente banda sonora y tiene un trabajo llamativo en sus dos tramas que ocurren en la historia, aunque te vas a quejar un poco al ver que todo ocurre en la misma familia y amigos.
El problema que le veo ya es a partir de los dos últimos episodios, dejaron unos cuantos huecos y errores argumentales, la mayoría son para dar un incentivo para una segunda temporada, y lo lograron. Pero en los que son descarados son en un personaje que es la mejor amiga de una protagonista, técnicamente, todos dejan de preocuparse por ella y hasta no tiene padres ni representantes al tanto de ella.
Si tienes la oportunidad de verte los 8 capítulos que posee esta serie, no te vas arrepentir, pero notaras que pudieron cerrar un poco mejor ese final. Es recomendable.
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