gloomgirl-41486

Worth watching even though it should have been called "DYAN" and not Archie.

There are some truly phenomenal performances is this. (the writing not so much we will discuss that later) I am actually a big fan of Jason Issacs, who often plays the villain. However, watching this series I felt I was watching Cary Grant not Jason Isaacs. He was so on point. (it's a shame it wasn't more about his character). Harriet Walter, who plays his mother is, as always, amazing. She is just so great in everything. Laura Aikman nails Dyan, I remember seeing Dyan Cannon on talk shows when I was young and I felt like I was watching the woman from my childhood. Lastly, The young actors who play the main characters young are so great. Kara Tointon gives such a heart felt performance.

The cinematography was done so well. You can feel the time changes throughout the series with not just the set designs but the color palate of the film/video. It feels very 20s,30s,60s and 80s. So for these reasons I think this is really worth watching.

However, the writing is such a burden on these poor actors. I have seen this before when the movie or show is all about the person telling the story and not the main character. I truly expected to see, being this is 4 episodes, a story about Cary Grants life. Not a snippet of a 3 year relationship wit Dyan Cannon. I mean we get it, He was old and she was young. Blah Blah Blah. So much of his life that could have been seen and told and it's not even touched upon. It kind of gives you insight into their relationship. Did she talk to him about his experiences and relationships ? Doesn't seem like she did. Otherwise she would have had more to tell.

So this should have been called Dyan because it's not really about Cary. Don't let that spoil your appreciation for the wonderful jobs these actors did.

First off I am old enough to have seen all these movies in the theater. I remember how the first movie was so remarkable and great. There have been a couple of turkeys over the years.

This is NOT A TURKEY.

The CGI is impeccable, and the look and references to the 1969 I found amazing. I think Ford plays a beat up old man wonderfully ( not that difficult haha) I think the female lead does a phenomenal job. Her character is believable and enjoyable to watch and she brings a large amount of charm to the character. Like I said I am not a young guy, I remember when woman characters in action movies had to be rescued and were annoying. I really appreciated and enjoyed seeing that change. So many great female action leads of come along and added so much to so many movies. To see other reviewers who comment on this lovely woman's appearance I find to be moronic. She was great, and was a pleasure to watch, the movie was great. These movies are silly entertainment and thats what this provided.

I really liked this show. With any new show it takes a couple of episodes to get used to the actors and the characters they portray. It almost seems like the actors need a little time to Jell. This show was entertaining right from the start but really grew on me. I like the characters, the episodes were well written and interesting. I actually learned a few things and I am a history buff. (don't want to say what things and spoil the ride for someone else). I really didn't watch serial TV shows while this was on. I read a lot and would watch movies etc. Now I have time and I am sorry I missed this. It captures the story telling of the Original Quantium leap but has updated effects and humor. Watch it on Hulu.