bigredcheech

Much better than I anticipated and well done for a low budget science fiction flick. It's not Terminator but it's more realistic in terms of the way our technology is advancing. Hopefully there will be a sequel ... has similarities to Robocop, Terminator, and even Predator. Action was continuous throughout the film with no real slow spots. Special effects were solid and the action was orchestrated and performed well. The film ends with room for a sequel and even foreshadows that perhaps all is not done with the closing scene. I didn't recognize any of the actors but some of their resumes reflect some other big budget science fiction films, just as Jupiter Ascending, etc. which makes me wonder why I never heard of this film until I started scrolling through Movie Streaming sites.

I gave this series a chance by watching 3 episodes but I just couldn't do it anymore. I kept hoping/believing that it would get better but I was constantly let down by the poor acting, poor effects, and pointless story lines of particular episodes. There was a chance here for the producers to capitalize on the popularity of The Walking Dead and create a competitive alternative much like The Mentalist/Castle or NCIS/CSI, etc. but they seem to have crapped the bed. Some of the actors are recognizable from films and other series but sometimes appear to need to go back to drama school or are killed off before they even develop. WIN for The Walking Dead.

This series does an excellent job of keeping the viewer wanting to come back for more and more. A period drama set in the gangster world post World War 1 in England, the series represents the era in a classical/historical way but creates a modern tone via the music they choose and makes the series feel up beat and fresh. The story lines and plots are well thought out and presented flawlessly leaving the viewer satisfied yet wanting more after each episode. The cast is very recognizable and able to deliver on the expectations of the roles and characters. Comparable to Boardwalk Empire but in my opinion better! Hopefully this one sticks around for several more seasons.