How exactly is this MacGyver?
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firefly900 — 9 years ago(September 25, 2016 05:08 PM)
And Herimone is black now in the new Harry Potter play, but dont say anything or else your a racist!
Not to mention all the white comic book characters who are now black, Nick Fury being a prime example. -
margare-09892 — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 11:47 AM)
I expected to be disappointed because of my deep affection for the original show. And indeed I was disappointed. The whole thing was just "meh", and I saw the twist the minute it happened. (No spoilers, in case someone hasn't watched their DVR yet.) That being said, just to be fair, I'll give it another try next week. If it's still on next week, that is.
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HellboundHero — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 12:44 PM)
If Murdoc ever actually stayed dead, MacGyver's actions in Partners(throwing a rock into the windshield of the truck and causing Murdoc to drop the dynamite), the Widowmaker(holding up Murdoc's rope so that he accidentally cuts it and falls), and Cleo Rocks(electrocuting him and causing him to fall into a flaming pool) would have killed him.
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bicuhang — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 05:46 PM)
What are the odds that boat would hit them directly? Plus, did you wonder why Dalton, while he was 'waiting', didn't disable the other boat? There were so many scenes like that, that had me rolling my eyes.
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rammur65 — 9 years ago(September 29, 2016 01:05 PM)
Oh stop the god damn he never kills anyone bandwagon crap we see enough of that in the dc movies. i cant even count how many times the original mac blows trucks and boats up with bad guys in them.even so this macguyver is not the damn 80s its a reimagined macguyver dont like it puty on ya damn prude caps and go rewatch the originals over and over or simply turn the damn channel.Some people are gonna enjoy this series as bad as it may be we hipsters who grew up watching the origianls are outnumbered like 100 to 1 so moan on not gonna fix anything.
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bingcrosbyfan2 — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 11:52 AM)
I have to agree with Progeekzy! I'm a fan of the original and by Jesus this version SUCKED!!!!
I HATE all these "REBOOTS"! Here I thought that it was going to have the original Pilot with a "NEW" Actor. Female Thorton? WTF? Sorry.
I hope and pray that RDA isn't going to play "Harry". Mac never referred to Harry as his Grandpa. He always called him Harry. -
HellboundHero — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 12:08 PM)
I HATE all these "REBOOTS"! Here I thought that it was going to have the original Pilot with a "NEW" Actor.
I'm not sure what you're saying. The original pilot of this show that was scrapped because of the negative reaction? -
HellboundHero — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 12:02 PM)
I don't remember MacGyver ever saying he was a "lone wolf" on the original show. He may have done things on his own, but that didn't mean he refused help or assistance when it was offered. True, the original wasn't a team show, but I do remember him sort of teaming up with the guest stars or Pete.
I didn't like Jack Dalton being rewritten as a former CIA agent who defends MacGyver by killing, so in this area, I agree with you. Jack Dalton should have been the civilian roommate, whether Justin Hires played him or someone else.
I don't think of Pete as a father figure. It seems more like Mac and Pete were friends to me and if anything, Harry was his father figure.
MacGyver used duct tape to tape Vinnie Jones' mouth.
Ok, fair enough, MacGyver was more physical this time around but there was still plenty of improvising/MacGyvering. I don't think Mac holding his own in a fight is sacrilege, as he is a government agent who goes on dangerous missions. You'd think someone like that would have a little bit of hand-to-hand training.
As I saw it, the pilot episode was pretty close to a season 1 episode of the original, other than the team aspect. Keeping in mind that in season 1, Mac wasn't quite established as an inoffensive boyscout who would never drink, curse, kill, or womanize. -
johnfuqua — 9 years ago(September 24, 2016 03:36 PM)
I suspected from the ads that this version would disappoint and was right.
The original MacGyver was more serious and thoughtful and did not try to be a semi-super-hero.
He did not try to lead or join a government/quasi-government or even private team to fix the wrongs of the world. He did not need a secret identity or life nor a roommate for relief. The original had some girl friends but romance was not a substantial partthis version looks like it will lead that way. The original could have serious moments that were not out of place for the characterI doubt this one will.
This MacGyver is playing in the mold of Scorpion, Chuck and Limitlessthe latter the worst of all playing a buffoon.
Chuck and Scorpion had no 'original' to compare with so could survive longer. Limitless did and could not have continued in violent mode of the movie but having a doofus and government agent blew its chances.
Off hand, I think 'Elementary' is one series that pulls off a sequel well.
Bottom line, lucky to last one season.