It's missing something....
The French series was always going to be a difficult act to follow, and the British version somehow doesn't have the same warmth and finesse as the original.
A few points.
1. The introductory music is dreadful. It made us want to hit the stop button straight away.
2. In the French series, the real-life Actors and Agents were indistinguishable from each other, it was that good. This series has been patchy and I don't think the casting is quite as good, although I love Tim McInerney.
3. Everyone is over-polite to with each other. My French isn't good enough to compare to the original
4. The production values are great and the choice of stars is wonderful. With Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West particularly good.
5. I don't think the writing is as engaging as it was in the original. It's a pity as the series on its own is perfectly watchable.
A few points.
1. The introductory music is dreadful. It made us want to hit the stop button straight away.
2. In the French series, the real-life Actors and Agents were indistinguishable from each other, it was that good. This series has been patchy and I don't think the casting is quite as good, although I love Tim McInerney.
3. Everyone is over-polite to with each other. My French isn't good enough to compare to the original
4. The production values are great and the choice of stars is wonderful. With Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West particularly good.
5. I don't think the writing is as engaging as it was in the original. It's a pity as the series on its own is perfectly watchable.
- mgumsley
- Mar 11, 2023