The first episode of AMC's "The Walking Dead" lays the groundwork for a show more about the horror of survival than the horror of zombie hordes, though it certainly offers that in a moody, thoughtful series opener.
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10-20-2010, 12:52 PM #1Mild-Mannered Reporter
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CBR: REVIEW: "The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye"
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10-20-2010, 01:46 PM #2New Member
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Internet "reviewers" need to learn the difference between "review" and "synopsis."
Too much of the latter here, and not enough of the former.
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10-20-2010, 02:57 PM #3Thought Criminal
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I agree. The reviewer had way too many plot points included in this article. This should have spoiler tags at the beginning, since it basically outlines the whole damn show. Thanks CBR, guess I don't need to watch it now.
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10-20-2010, 03:04 PM #4Senior Member
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erm.... it does
Originally Posted by Saturn Girl
I agree. The reviewer had way too many plot points included in this article. This should have spoiler tags at the beginning, since it basically outlines the whole damn show. Thanks CBR, guess I don't need to watch it now.
This review contains spoilers for the pilot episode of AMC's "The Walking Dead"
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10-20-2010, 04:32 PM #5New Member
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I totally agree. It's a shame that someone at CBR got an early look at one of the most highly anticipated TV shows of the year and then turns in a plot recap instead of a review.
What a wasted opportunity.
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10-20-2010, 04:55 PM #6The Dark Knight Returns
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Originally Posted by Saturn Girl
I agree. The reviewer had way too many plot points included in this article. This should have spoiler tags at the beginning, since it basically outlines the whole damn show. Thanks CBR, guess I don't need to watch it now. Originally Posted by DrDoom616
It's not like this is based on a comic book that came out seven years ago.
Oh, wait....
Anyway, I'm glad this appears to be good. A story like this is easy to mess up.Last edited by DonC; 10-20-2010 at 04:59 PM.
Free your soul and let it fly....
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10-20-2010, 07:37 PM #7PINK WIG, THICK ASS.
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10-20-2010, 09:23 PM #8BANNED
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But... The Buy Pile?!
Anyway, once I realized all it was was a recap I stopped reading. It's already leaked online if that's what I'm after.
Sadly, io9 actually did a better review than CBR. I'm not sure who that says more about.
Regardless, looking forward to it.
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10-20-2010, 10:51 PM #9What was that?
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I don't know whether to recommend you stop reading any reviews at CBR... Originally Posted by ZeoVGM
or to insist you read more, so you can recognize that this one's slightly above average for this site.
Because it is slightly above average for this site.
Spoiler tag up-front and all.The Road to Serenity is Paved with Fireflies.
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10-21-2010, 07:08 AM #10New Member
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I agree. This was a poorly thought out review. It was largely just a synopsis of the first episode. However towards the end the review crept in.
I've just watched the first episode, myself. So my own 'review' (which can be ignored) or opinion:
The opening is chilling, the zombies are used where necessary - and to fantastic effect in terms of plotting and characterisation.
You really feel for the characters. Something i've never yet experienced with a zombie feature.
Main character, Rick, is a bit weak but the two main support characters are done really strong and more than balance out to give the show some depth.
There are a few highly emotional moments in the episode which drew me in as much as the tense opener.
Looking forward to episode 2.
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10-21-2010, 08:43 PM #11Veteran Member
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Last edited by arp2008; 10-21-2010 at 11:36 PM.
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10-21-2010, 11:57 PM #12BANNED
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Rick isn't weak, he's your guide into the world. You're learning with him. Ita an intentional thing.
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