Really really BAD
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pgr-fw — 20 years ago(September 24, 2005 07:48 PM)
My memory of "V" was that I was in college, trying to study, and my roommates were in the living room hooting and hissing. When I went in to see what was going on there were paper wads all over the room. Anytime one of the performers delivered another rancid line, they would boo and toss paper. Eventually, we all settled down and sat through the whole thing. The idea was so interesting we were willing to put up with the rotten dialogue.
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ShadeauxZero — 20 years ago(September 26, 2005 12:34 PM)
This was made in 1983 Folks, of course it was bad, everything from 83 was bad..lol But then, it was GREAT too.. Who cares that the writing wasnt the best, that the SciFi was a bit off, etc, etc.. it was a Fun, and Captivating. I was 10 years old when this came out, and I thought it was GREAT. Just this weekend, my 11 year old Daughter watched this, and She loved it too. So, even if this was not a great movie in terms of technical greatness, it was still a fun, cool movie!
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Skyfighter — 20 years ago(September 30, 2005 05:20 AM)
I think everyone that is moaning about how bad "V" is, is confusing it with V: The Final Battle and the series. Countless times I have read people qouting an event about TFB on this board, when they really should have talking about it in the TFB board.
"V" is a very good production, the rest can (and should) be forgotten. If you are saying V is bad, then you really must have some form of brain damage -
mattdukes67 — 20 years ago(October 04, 2005 04:44 PM)
I agree that the effects simply do not hold up by todays standards. I also agree that the final battle and the series are pretty bad. Although I think the plot of The Final Battle was fine and Michael Ironside was great. However the original mini series is one of the best-written things ever made. It is a really rich text and extremely well put together movie.
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a_voice_of_angels — 20 years ago(October 30, 2005 02:33 PM)
Hi Skyfighter,
I didn't even know there was another board for TFBI'd much rather talk about all three sections of this story in one board. Ugh, to think of goign to three boards.
I won't even go there.
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DobbyTheHouseElf — 20 years ago(October 24, 2005 05:43 PM)
WallyB this show was made in the 80s. You can't knock them for bad special effects when that was all they had. In fact those special effects were the best at the time. I loved V. I even love TFB and the series despite all the cheesy dialogue and outrageous storylines.
However those of you who hated the series might be interested to know that a new miniseries called V: the second generation is being planned. It supposed to take place 20 years after the end of TFB and completly ignores the series.
Alot of the original actors and actresses are coming back for it.
Long live Willy. Freddy Krueger rules.
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a_voice_of_angels — 20 years ago(October 30, 2005 02:36 PM)
I personally hate the idea that they are ignoring the tv series thoughWhen it comes out I'm going to have a very hard time. I guess they're going to make it in place of the series so maybe it won't be too badI'm still torn on it, I was so sure it was going to get screwed up.
But I should have some faith in Kenneth Johnson on that onehe's the expert in this stuff, at least I hope so!
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Josh-is-not-you — 20 years ago(November 13, 2005 12:09 PM)
I just saw this for the first time, and personaly i thought it great. In fact I already own it. Sure, the dialouge was slightly lame at times, but what film/tv show hasn't been at some point? And don't talk about the effects, they are batter than the first terminator, one year older and a televion miniseries. I guess Robin's charecter did kinda suck
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sales-462 — 20 years ago(January 10, 2006 07:44 PM)
The actress originally selected for Robin in V, was Dominique Dunne (From Poltergiest, older sister), however while rehearsing lines for V with David Packer, she was strangled until left braind dead by her jealous boyfriend. All of her scenes were deleted except for one reverse shot. You can refer to Dominique DUnne on IMDB for more info.
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villainsrule — 20 years ago(December 09, 2005 11:13 PM)
If we judged everything as being bad simply because we've moved ahead in the graphics department, then most classic movies/shows would be "really, really BAD." Honestly, the acting is a matter of opinion, personally, besides the pregnant chick, I think the main crew are great. And the golf carts? Well I don't know where those were at, maybe your memories are a bit hazy. Last, nostalgia is awesome!
If we just dissed everything in the past and put dates on them, focusing on such dates, then we can never appreciate the roots behind most story lines still being repeated. I mean, as someone claims regarding V copying the Twilight Zone, TZ has given us so many great story lines still being used today. Yet, someone could easily see TZ as dated and cheesy. Overall, don't ditch V for being old. It was great back then, and still rules now. Easily, one of the best things to ever air on TV, and definitely my favorite thing made-for-TV. -
GlennFerrell — 20 years ago(January 02, 2006 12:41 PM)
I also think people base this "badness" on
The Final Battle
and the series. The first one was not even about the effects or the technology of the visitors. It was a warning about not being naive about those who promise to help us. There was a well-developed plot and characters, and the writing was pretty good. It was also meant to have universal appeal.
TFB and the series indeed did suck. They WERE about the special effects and tried to appeal more to sci-fi fansso much so that the plot was neglected and writing was mediocre at best.
If another
V
were ever made, I'd also agree that only the original miniseries be usedchuck the rest of that junk! They were entertaining, but offer very little that would warrant follow-up.
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sales-462 — 20 years ago(January 10, 2006 07:53 PM)
The Final Battle was cool. It had classic scenes. The classic fist fight between mike donovan and ham tyler. The reptillian baby, the sellout priest, the story was solid. It was based on building characters and the resistance was hard. TFB indeed did not suck. Signs is an example of a sci fi alien movie that sucks. You don't see what it has to offer because you think it was all about special effects and you ignored the story.
There is much to warrant a follow up. There is mike donovans son and his remaining connection to Diana. What could happen as he got older, remember diana escaped. There is the alien human hybrid, to bring peace. Julie can still be manipulated, she may take care of the alien hybrid baby. Think about it. -
QueenofSix — 20 years ago(February 10, 2006 02:48 PM)
I remember a priest, but how was he a sell out? Forgive the ignorance, but the last time I saw this was 16 years ago (shudder), and I can't quite remember that.
However when this originally aired I did freak out when Robin's more human looking baby was born (Jennifer, was it??)
Please enlighten me!
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QueenofSix — 20 years ago(February 10, 2006 04:45 PM)
And of course, now I remember that her name was Elizabeth (thanks). If I can take some comfort in that she was played by Jennifer Cooke in the tv series though I'd appreciate it!
thanks for explaing that, now I can picture the whole thing, I really appreciate the memory jog.
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sales-462 — 20 years ago(January 07, 2006 07:46 PM)
Wally B Bites, dont listen to him. V is a classic that can still be enjoyed today. I never saw it in 1983. I watched it for the first time in 1999. I am now a proud owner of both dvds and i have watched the entire 6 hour + series (V and V:The Final Battle) about 10 times. Each time it gets better. Don't hate on V. This movie does not need a remake, it needs a sequel with the original cast. Marc Singers character would punch you (Refering to the part of V: The Final Battle, when Mike Donovan pops out of the corner grabs a gaurd and does a super chest punch, that what you get)