Luck

PatCummings · #1 02-06-2012, 04:35 PM

I'm really wondering if the naysayers on here have ever watched this type of show on HBO before. There are plenty of em to review through history, and more often than not, the viewer is rewarded. I just don't watch two shows on HBO, dramas, and abandon after two episodes. It's not like a comedy where either you think it is or isn't funny...just my thought.

Rudeboyelvis · #2 02-06-2012, 04:57 PM

I'm sticking with it, but through 2 episodes it's not even close to the same level as preceding HBO productions. The glaring continuity issues aside, (have been discussed ad nauseum) - the whole thing is a mish-mash of uninteresting subplots thus far - The Richard Kind character is over the top; the dynamic between Hoffman and Farina is awkward at best (Farina should be a natural in that role, but he comes off as though he has no idea what Milich is trying to get from him), as I mentioned before, the accent on the Ortiz character is so strong, he's uninterpretable without subtitles.

I think Nick Nolte comes off the best as far as a believable, interesting character and time will tell if this gets tied together -

Hoping for the best but to this point, it's just...weird.

richard · #3 02-06-2012, 05:45 PM

Hey, Joey Rathburn wears his hair like a horse's. Down in front.

trackrat59 · #4 02-06-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PatCummings

I'm really wondering if the naysayers on here have ever watched this type of show on HBO before. There are plenty of em to review through history, and more often than not, the viewer is rewarded. I just don't watch two shows on HBO, dramas, and abandon after two episodes. It's not like a comedy where either you think it is or isn't funny...just my thought.

Pat, you make a fair point. I'm a big Deadwood fan. After the first 5 minutes of that show I was hooked. I want to like Luck. I was looking forward to it like everyone else. I dunno, the show makes horse racing look trashy. No?

MaTH716 · #5 02-06-2012, 09:18 PM

I thought episode 2 was just ok. Rude your not alone, I had to put on the close captioning cause I couldn't understand every other word. I enjoy all the storylines except the one revolving around Dustin Hoffman (and Farina). Unfortunately that seems like the main one. Obviously I'm going to continue to watch it, but I have to admit that I lost intrest at times during this episode.

dalakhani · #6 02-07-2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PatCummings

I'm really wondering if the naysayers on here have ever watched this type of show on HBO before. There are plenty of em to review through history, and more often than not, the viewer is rewarded. I just don't watch two shows on HBO, dramas, and abandon after two episodes. It's not like a comedy where either you think it is or isn't funny...just my thought.

Pat-

I think Game of thrones and Sopranos are two of the best shows ever. I watch Trueblood. Treme. Boardwalk empire.

And each one of those shows was much better after the first two episodes in my opinion. Believe me-i want to like this show. I really do. Its just not very good so far. The pacing is slow and the only character that is remotely interesting thus far is the Peruvian trainer.

Of course i will watch it because I love the sport and I can halfway follow what is going on but so far its mediocre at best.

#7 02-07-2012, 02:59 AM

Since we're talkng about TV I'll try to slip this in without getting smashed.

Smash. No not the Baffert horse. The new series on NBC. Did anybody watch it? What did you think?

It was must see TV for me cuz I'm such an addict for Broadway musicals.

Thought it was pretty good. Liked the character played by Megan Hilty. Have to admit I'm a bit biased though since I've seen her about 50,000 times as Glinda in Wicked.

jms62 · #8 02-07-2012, 06:45 AM

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Since we're talkng about TV I'll try to slip this in without getting smashed.

Smash. No not the Baffert horse. The new series on NBC. Did anybody watch it? What did you think?

It was must see TV for me cuz I'm such an addict for Broadway musicals.

Thought it was pretty good. Liked the character played by Megan Hilty. Have to admit I'm a bit biased though since I've seen her about 50,000 times as Glinda in Wicked.

1 to 20 that you will get "smashed"

tector · #9 02-08-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by v j stauffer

It was must see TV for me cuz I'm such an addict for Broadway musicals.

Thought it was pretty good. Liked the character played by Megan Hilty. Have to admit I'm a bit biased though since I've seen her about 50,000 times as Glinda in Wicked.

I believe all of this.

richard · #10 02-08-2012, 11:43 AM

Episode 2 featured some terrific studies of horses in motion and close up. And I also enjoyed the scene at the Longshot among many others.

http://arcadiasbest.com/2011/05/nolt...on-luck-trott/

#11 02-08-2012, 12:59 PM

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I believe all of this.

What's not to believe?

Cannon Shell · #12 02-08-2012, 02:30 PM

It is still better than John from Cincinnati

#13 02-08-2012, 02:57 PM

Wait for episode 4 in a 9 episode season? Why didn't they just make two movies for HBO instead?

And let me remind those who think getting a 2nd season with HBO somehow means the show is successful...this is the same channel that gave How to Make It In America a second season.

Now the fat guy on oxygen...can anyone hear the noise those oxygen tanks make with surround sound? I watched it on the laptop and didn't notice. It's just a pet peeve I have. Those tanks are annoying to hear and to sacrifice accuracy is as well. It's just a shi.itty god awful character.

And the punchy one that looks like Tim McManus...why didn't they kill him in episode 2? Why waste a significant crime that early in the season? I don't give a s.hit. Kill the guy. Kill him dead. Instead it was a cheesy as hell wgas moment.

Really don't like the show. Sucks. Sucks. Sucks.

declansharbor · #14 02-08-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It is still better than John from Cincinnati

Am i the only soul alive that liked that show? (i know the answer already)

mclem0822 · #15 02-10-2012, 09:08 AM

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Pat-

I think Game of thrones and Sopranos are two of the best shows ever. I watch Trueblood. Treme. Boardwalk empire.

And each one of those shows was much better after the first two episodes in my opinion. Believe me-i want to like this show. I really do. Its just not very good so far. The pacing is slow and the only character that is remotely interesting thus far is the Peruvian trainer.

Of course i will watch it because I love the sport and I can halfway follow what is going on but so far its mediocre at best.

I respectfully disagree with your points. In terms of the pacing being to slow i would like an example of this if you would please? In my opinion the pacing is fine, we're not talking about a cop drama here, or a war battle type show no disrespect to those types of shows. My point is these characters and the stories are still being fleshed out in my opinion, i mean we are only 2 shows in here.

mclem0822 · #16 02-10-2012, 09:23 AM

I am enjoying pretty much all the characters. Kevin done for example and his ball breaking of the other degenrates is making me laugh. I am also intrigued with upcoming characters, like Mike that Ace mentioned. I am guessing perhaps Michael Gambon may be portraying Mike, and he is a very talented actor in my opinion. I am pretty sure we're gonna see him this week in episode 3. Nolte's character Mr. Smith has this promising horse, and he's tabbed Gary Steven's jockey character to ride him, we know that character's got issues, so this big race upcoming in episode 4 is peaking my interest as well. I thought John Perrotta's writing was very good, between him and Milch we have some good unfolding storylines here folks, the wife and I are hooked and we think Luck is terrific. My wife is not really a racing fan, but she is into this and perhaps it will peak her interest in the game too, and that would be wonderful. As i am sure is is drawing other new fans to racing, which is very good as well.

trackrat59 · #17 02-10-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mclem0822

I am enjoying pretty much all the characters. Kevin done for example and his ball breaking of the other degenrates is making me laugh. I am also intrigued with upcoming characters, like Mike that Ace mentioned. I am guessing perhaps Michael Gambon may be portraying Mike, and he is a very talented actor in my opinion. I am pretty sure we're gonna see him this week in episode 3. Nolte's character Mr. Smith has this promising horse, and he's tabbed Gary Steven's jockey character to ride him, we know that character's got issues, so this big race upcoming in episode 4 is peaking my interest as well. I thought John Perrotta's writing was very good, between him and Milch we have some good unfolding storylines here folks, the wife and I are hooked and we think Luck is terrific. My wife is not really a racing fan, but she is into this and perhaps it will peak her interest in the game too, and that would be wonderful. As i am sure is is drawing other new fans to racing, which is very good as well.

I'm guessing that this show is drawing in as many fans as Zenyatta did.

dalakhani · #18 02-12-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mclem0822

I respectfully disagree with your points. In terms of the pacing being to slow i would like an example of this if you would please? In my opinion the pacing is fine, we're not talking about a cop drama here, or a war battle type show no disrespect to those types of shows. My point is these characters and the stories are still being fleshed out in my opinion, i mean we are only 2 shows in here.

No Disrespect but you disagree about pacing but then you talk about the characters and stories still being "fleshed out" after 110 minutes. Point given.

mclem0822 · #19 02-13-2012, 09:20 PM

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No Disrespect but you disagree about pacing but then you talk about the characters and stories still being "fleshed out" after 110 minutes. Point given.

Yes I did talk about the characters, directly after asking you for an example of the pacing of the show being bad. Which you have yet to sight? I was pointing out in terms of the characters, I find more than 1 character interesting is all. We can agree to disagree.

#20 02-13-2012, 11:22 PM

I'm actually getting into the character development now, but I don't get the Dustin Hoffman character and his interplay with Farina. He seems to spend the entire time he's on screen gazing into space with a "thousand-mile" stare. I don't get his part of the story.

Will probably stay with it for a few more episodes; I hear it gets better. The pace and sound in the third episode were much improved.

Ocala Mike