Author Topic: Better Call Saul (Read 185669 times)

Kashinoda · « **Reply #240 on:** March 5, 2015, 03:33:03 pm »

My biggest issue is Saul's character is already pretty close to what it is at the end of Breaking Bad. Is there really much room for development here?

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #241 on:** March 5, 2015, 05:24:26 pm »

My biggest issue is that there is nothing really going on. An intense storyline hasn't yet started IMO.

sideshowme · « **Reply #242 on:** March 5, 2015, 06:56:45 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on March 5, 2015, 03:33:03 pm

My biggest issue is Saul's character is already pretty close to what it is at the end of Breaking Bad. Is there really much room for development here?

really? he's close to what he was at the end of BB, maybe, where he was a terrified, broken man on the run... but not at the point of his introduction to BB, where he was a completely amoral shark with no limits to what he's capable of if paid enough. he's got a way to go yet to reach that point.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #243 on:** March 5, 2015, 07:15:28 pm »

Quote from: sideshowme on March 5, 2015, 06:56:45 pm

really? he's close to what he was at the end of BB, maybe, where he was a terrified, broken man on the run... but not at the point of his introduction to BB, where he was a completely amoral shark with no limits to what he's capable of if paid enough. he's got a way to go yet to reach that point.

Perhaps I'm having a hard job remembering the early Saul from Breaking Bad then, or maybe I'm expecting Walter White levels of transformation.

Surprise me. · « **Reply #244 on:** March 5, 2015, 09:33:13 pm »

Quote from: Red_Irishman on March 5, 2015, 05:24:26 pm

My biggest issue is that there is nothing really going on. An intense storyline hasn't yet started IMO.

I prefer it to be a little slow, since we already know who and what he becomes. Now we're properly learning how he got there.

Zephyr · « **Reply #245 on:** March 6, 2015, 07:36:28 pm »

I definitely wouldn't expect 'Walter White levels of transformation' for Saul. After all, Walt had a family, a wife, and a teaching career etc. The alteration in character that Walter went under to eventually be Heisenberg was huge. Whereas Saul, on the other hand, has always been sly, as well as always having the potential to do anything morally 'bad' for his betterment.

Quote from: Kashinoda on March 5, 2015, 07:15:28 pm

Perhaps I'm having a hard job remembering the early Saul from Breaking Bad then, or maybe I'm expecting Walter White levels of transformation.

Yiannis · « **Reply #246 on:** March 7, 2015, 09:23:56 am »

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BigMarcs · « **Reply #247 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:16:30 am »

Christ, what an episode. As good as any Breaking Bad one.

51cam · « **Reply #248 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:19:06 pm »

Brilliant episode.

The switch of perspective from Saul to Mike is refreshing. Well timed!

Anwer · « **Reply #249 on:** March 10, 2015, 02:50:35 pm »

That was amazing! Best episode yet, easily IMO.

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #250 on:** March 10, 2015, 07:03:29 pm »

Vince Gilligan is pure genius

sinnermichael · « **Reply #251 on:** March 10, 2015, 07:40:43 pm »

Just caught up now.

Episode 6 was unbelievably good.

Cusamano · « **Reply #252 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:11:05 pm »

Awesome

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #253 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:14:29 pm »

Amazing episode - some of the most intense acting I've seen in ages.

Saint Kopite · « **Reply #254 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:18:47 pm »

What an episode!

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #255 on:** March 10, 2015, 09:57:54 pm »

Great episode.

DrTobiasFunke · « **Reply #256 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:08:41 pm »

Brilliant. Do agree with this review though, I don't think it would have been a great episode if I hadn't already seen Breaking Bad. Dialogue, acting and direction all good as usual but the story line in this episode has been done many, many times before.

http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/better-call-saul-five-o-216272

Pheeny · « **Reply #257 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:20:58 pm »

Ray K · « **Reply #258 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:28:27 pm »

What an episode that was. Jonathan Banks is just superb.

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #259 on:** March 10, 2015, 10:29:35 pm »

That's what I'm talking about.

Great episode. Something needed to get going and it did. Serious acting performance from Mike.

Yiannis · « **Reply #260 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:10:28 pm »

Easily the best episode so far and despite having nothing to do with Saul. What a wonderful performance by Jonathan Banks. Astonishing.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #261 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:16:55 pm »

Loved that episode, Mike carried it so well. It was incredibly well shot too, you can see the love and effort put into the show rather than it being a cheap cash in.

One minor insignificant quibble though. His Granddaughter seems the same age as she is years later in Breaking Bad

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #262 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:18:34 pm »

Outstanding. And that last shot, the way it was framed...amazing TV.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #263 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:19:44 pm »

Glad they had more Mike on the show

51cam · « **Reply #264 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:24:15 pm »

Watching it again!

Shabby14 · « **Reply #265 on:** March 10, 2015, 11:50:23 pm »

Wow, that was over in a flash, went so quick! Still thought Saul was hilarious in the interview though.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #266 on:** March 11, 2015, 12:56:56 am »

Fucking superb.

B0151? · « **Reply #267 on:** March 11, 2015, 12:59:17 am »

Fantastic bit of telly

It would be interesting to see someone who hadn't watched BB review that, because I'm actually not as attached to BB as some and didn't even particularly like Mike, but still thought it was spectacularly well done and emotional.

Pistolero · « **Reply #268 on:** March 11, 2015, 08:48:13 am »

that heat I was talking about?....there it is right there.....terrific

51cam · « **Reply #269 on:** March 11, 2015, 09:02:33 am »

Just stumbled upon the episode of Breaking Bad where Saul is introduced. Already so much potential ahead just from some of the subplots taken from that episode.

Carlito Roberto · « **Reply #270 on:** March 11, 2015, 10:17:24 am »

Epic episode.

Stunning performance from Jonathan Banks, together with some brilliant writing.

Phil M · « **Reply #271 on:** March 11, 2015, 10:24:23 am »

Thought the

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was a bit silly to say the least but possibly the best episode yet, much closer in style to BB I thought. And a fantastic performance from Jonathan Banks.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #272 on:** March 11, 2015, 12:31:27 pm »

When they submit an episode for award consideration in the best supporting actor category, it'll be this one.

Yiannis · « **Reply #273 on:** March 12, 2015, 11:49:53 am »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on March 11, 2015, 12:31:27 pm

When they submit an episode for award consideration in the best supporting actor category, it'll be this one.

My second thought after finished watching the episode. He was that good.

redalways · « **Reply #274 on:** March 14, 2015, 12:20:37 am »

Quote from: Crosby Wych on March 10, 2015, 11:16:55 pm

Loved that episode, Mike carried it so well. It was incredibly well shot too, you can see the love and effort put into the show rather than it being a cheap cash in.

One minor insignificant quibble though. His Granddaughter seems the same age as she is years later in Breaking Bad

May not be the same granddaughter later on ?

Zephyr · « **Reply #275 on:** March 16, 2015, 05:26:04 pm »

The 'Mike episode' was just fucking fantastic. I can't get enough of this show.

Igor Tripod Biscan · « **Reply #276 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:33:11 pm »

Episode 7 - Really good again
There are flashes of Saul being a bit of a shiester but on the whole - he's a good guy, he tries to do the right thing

It will be interesting to see what causes him to go full 'criminal lawyer' - perhaps something to do with his brother - At the minute he comes over as someone who cant seem to catch a break

Absolutely love this show

Great acting and story telling all round

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #277 on:** March 18, 2015, 02:11:19 am »

Love this show. The writing is second to none. Mike's little trick with the money was great to watch. Loved the music.

Pistolero · « **Reply #278 on:** March 18, 2015, 08:13:56 am »

cracking episode that, had the feel of a 70's caper flick...really developing nicely this show...the Saul and Mike combo is scriptwriters gold

sinnermichael · « **Reply #279 on:** March 18, 2015, 02:11:20 pm »

Another great episode