The rebooted sci-fi series V arrives on DVD, but how does it measure up to the 80s original?
Vwas one of those series of which I had fond memories.
At first, it doesnt seem like a bad idea.
Anna and the aliens offer technology, healing, peace and harmony.
The series wouldnt last long if the aliens just conquered the Earth with no opposition.
Hes tactless and violent, but he knows what hes doing and is well portrayed by the Charles Mesure.
Suffice to say, few aliens are willing to challenge their leader.
Trust, loyalty and respect are key concepts throughout the series, with the lines often blurred.
When the Visitors arrive, people flock toward religion and wish to embrace the advances that the Visitors offer.
Roll on season two!
Visually, the whole series looks pretty good, from its location filming to the special effects.
This aside, the majority of the CGI work is impressive and convincing.
Talking of good looking, this stretches to the cast too!
Aside from Mitchell, genre fans will also recogniseThe 4400s Joel Gretsch.
Each episode presents a multi-faceted story that allows the characters and storyline to develop at a decent pace.
There are moments where you feel that the plot twists could have been better had they not been there.
(A whole episode is dedicated to blue energy and theres the ongoing offer of universal healthcare.)
If you are on the lookout for originality, youre going to be looking in the wrong place.
However, they do speak intelligently about their roles and the series as a whole.
As commentaries go, it is quite interesting and fact-filled, with very few moments of silence.
Overall, the Season One boxset offers just enough to hold interest.
Admittedly, there are opportunities to increase the number of extras.
Episodes:
V: The Complete First Seasonis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
4 out of 5
