God I've missed my CSI fix!
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I agree one show I've not become bored with
danrc said:
M4FFU said:
danrc said:
First one i've seen - so good so far!
Start from series 1, episode 1. Worth it.Not sure about last series and the start of this one. Will stick with it.
The original CSI really is the best one by far. NY is a good second it has to be said, mainly due to the excellent Gary Sinise and fine ensemble cast, but Miami is a caricature of the show - and not a flattering one.
If you enjoy shows with a strong lead character, some bizarreness and a spot of crimefighting then also try "Lie To Me" starring Tim Roth. It's excellent. It's on Sky but season 1 is on DVD.
If you enjoy shows with a strong lead character, some bizarreness and a spot of crimefighting then also try "Lie To Me" starring Tim Roth. It's excellent. It's on Sky but season 1 is on DVD.
ewenm said:
danrc said:
M4FFU said:
danrc said:
First one i've seen - so good so far!
Start from series 1, episode 1. Worth it.Not sure about last series and the start of this one. Will stick with it.
I can't remember an opening scene as good as that, technically (rather than from the lame show-openers like Ray's line) - bit like the staggering bomb blast in "Swordfish" for impact, I thought.
CSI series 10 started on channel 5 this week, and started in America about November time I think it was.
It's great, and the new guy has taken over well from the old guy (trying to avoid any spoiling!).
It's a great great show. However, sometimes the fantasy of what the technology can do is a little frustrating, and the fact that they tend to show someone in an interview room a piece of circumstancial evidence, to which the interviewee confesses everything. I'm sure I read an article that said some stupidly high proportion of the CSI "closures" would barely make it to court, let alone a conviction!
CSI Miami is particularyl bad for that (crappy frame of CCTV blown up to give you a serial number of a watch
), and I agree with Don - it's a real charicature - especially Horacio, his glasses and his endless "I know you said you didn't kill her, but I'm going to prove you did".
Can't get enough of it though
(CSI Vegas)
It's great, and the new guy has taken over well from the old guy (trying to avoid any spoiling!).
It's a great great show. However, sometimes the fantasy of what the technology can do is a little frustrating, and the fact that they tend to show someone in an interview room a piece of circumstancial evidence, to which the interviewee confesses everything. I'm sure I read an article that said some stupidly high proportion of the CSI "closures" would barely make it to court, let alone a conviction!
CSI Miami is particularyl bad for that (crappy frame of CCTV blown up to give you a serial number of a watch
), and I agree with Don - it's a real charicature - especially Horacio, his glasses and his endless "I know you said you didn't kill her, but I'm going to prove you did".Can't get enough of it though
(CSI Vegas)beano500 said:
I can't remember an opening scene as good as that, technically (rather than from the lame show-openers like Ray's line) - bit like the staggering bomb blast in "Swordfish" for impact, I thought.
Completely agree - it was absolutely superb (and reminded me of Swordfish also!).Incidentally, on the FiveUSA trailer, where that use a speeded up version of that opening, there's a really good song behind it. Anyone know what that is?
TonyHetherington said:
CSI Miami
...has only one redeeming feature - the cameraman found an orange filter.No - wait.
Emily Proctor
Two redeeming features.
hang on
Rory Morrison got shot
three redeeming features
and then
Emily Proctor handling guns
Four redeeming features.
Yeah - but it doesn't get as good as the worst possible imaginable bits of NY and Vegas.
[Danny]
Boom!
[/Danny]
beano500 said:
TonyHetherington said:
CSI Miami
...has only one redeeming feature - the cameraman found an orange filter.
I know what you mean! It does look good, especially in HD, but shouldn't really be spoken of in the same breath as the original CSI.
Emily Proctor - is that the blonde with a southern (american) accent? If so, she annoys me intensely and I have absolutely no qunaitfiable reason for it
TonyHetherington said:
Emily Proctor - is that the ....
? You mean you don't know!!!? I find that hard to believe - I didn't know you were ga.......Anyway - yes, with the (now dead IIRC) drunk father from Texas who was always getting himself in trouble. they all have incredibly disfunctional families in that State!
TonyHetherington said:
beano500 said:
TonyHetherington said:
CSI Miami
...has only one redeeming feature - the cameraman found an orange filter.I know what you mean! It does look good, especially in HD, but shouldn't really be spoken of in the same breath as the original CSI.
Emily Proctor - is that the blonde with a southern (american) accent? If so, she annoys me intensely and I have absolutely no qunaitfiable reason for it
Pkh72 said:
Lurking Lawyer said:
Arse! I didn't realise that it was back on. Anyone know whether it is repeated, either on Five or Five US?
Should be on Five US tonight i believe.
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