AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Micransix Crappy film

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Abigail Panabaker I picked up "Bomb Girls" eager for the Canadian viewpoint in it. At first, the show starts out with decent writing--dangerous setting, hostile and complicated relationships, lots of room for growth, authenticity of fears and expectations of the time period, etc. But as the show continues, the viewer realizes that none of these characters grow. In fact, the show boils down to two things: Love affairs and cat fights. Occasionally, the writers touch on PTSD or on the complications that come from Canada's diverse ethnic population at the time. When the show does reference LGBT activity, it is hush-hush, which is understandable for the time, but never explains that homosexuality was actually a criminal activity until the 60s in Canada. Even though Betty's girlfriend says she is "risking her career," the writers never explain why that is a risk. The relationship between James and Gladys is one of the only strong points in the show; where every other relationship failed, theirs was strong and had potential. The writers would have been wiser to keep that relationship alive instead of discarding it for the simple shock-factor that it provided. The writers, in fact, seem to bypass many of these rich opportunities in favor of predictable characters and illogical problems. Kate is the typical church-mouse-turned- wild-girl; Gladys is the typical rich girl fighting disillusionment of her rich world while running around FOR NO APPARENT REASON with multiple men; Betty looks like the tough girl that she is and sticks to that persona even when it's uncalled for (i.e. WHY does she antagonize Reggie? There is literally no reason for it, other than drama); Lorna seems to stumble into her affair (why? There is no indication of an attraction between those two prior to their kiss), which is hastily justified AFTER it has begun. Lorna is the character with the most potential for greatness, yet she falls victim to the same basic problems that plague the others.It simply seems that there are a lot of loose ends. Predictable characters and predictable writing lead to bored viewers. There is so much possibility for creative writers to swim into uncharted waters here--World War II from the perspective of bomb girls!--yet they avoid much of it for...what? Another kiss. Another drink. Another tense conversation in which no one communicates like people in real life communicate. I'm finishing the show disappointed. While I have enjoyed the music and the superb acting, I don't see myself recommending the show for any valuable historical authenticity or examination.

Igenlode Wordsmith ITV chose to show the first series of this Canadian import directly after "Foyle's War", the British-made drama set in almost the same time period -- presumably hoping to pick up some of the same audience. Well, I watched it... but alas, the magic really didn't carry across for this viewer, and the contrast between the two productions was stark to say the least.Perhaps the most massive difference, apart from the gloss -- the female characters in "Foyle's War" are far less glamorously made-up and dressed, although to be fair the Canadians hadn't been subject to years of rationing -- is the level of sentimentality in the two series. The English are understated, defensive, touchy, sometimes on the make, sometimes self-sacrificing, in some cases both at once -- but they keep just about everything implicit. The first episode of "Bomb Girls" spells everything out in giant letters, from the injured munitions worker whose looks (not life) must be prioritised over the needs of wounded soldiers because "she's a soldier too" to the patriotic declarations of all and sundry and the howls of the woman who learns bad news on the factory floor. Perhaps this reflects a different culture: it certainly reminds me of Hollywood 'home-front' propaganda films of the 1940s, but I found this episode about as unwatchable as that wartime US product and can't see myself bothering with the rest."Bomb Girls" covers very much the same material as "Millions Like Us" (1943), in which girls of different backgrounds find themselves thrown together in an aircraft factory. But while the WWII film, conceived as an educational propaganda effort, profited from a Gilliat-Launder script and top stars of the period to become a minor classic, "Bomb Girls" comes across as strictly by numbers. The Radio Times listing advised would-be UK viewers that as a formulaic drama "it could easily be any old soap, any old where": while I was interested enough by the concept that I disregarded this warning, I have to admit that it proved to be accurate enough. I'm not the target viewer for this material.

Glipp I loved this series. At first, I wasn't expecting too much - I was expecting some kind of Pan Am/Playboy Club Hybrid. But this was most definitely not the case. Every episode had me glued to my seat. Every actor plays his/her part to perfection! I Meg Tilly was perfect. Peter Outerbridge was perfect. They all were. All were in character from start to finish - and very interesting characters they were too. My only complaint is that the series was so short. I didn't want it to end so soon.Being a Canadian series, and not an American one, it is likely that there won't be a second Season. The final episode wasn't left open-ended for the possibility of ramping up profits by adding another Season.Although a man, I sometimes enjoy stories told from the female perspective a little more than from the male's. For this genre of story, I doubt that I am in the minority.

ddardis Love the show..i think every Canadian should watch and see what really went on in this Country..and how we stepped up when we had to...!Looking forward to weekly episodes and more..great writing and acting, nothing is held back,no sugar coating for T.V I like the aggressive aspect,so you know how it was for these ladies,my grandmother worked the steel plant during the war,when my grandfather was overseas,The forgotten Canadians contributed so much it is nice they do get the recognition they deserve in shows like this,again to remind us how thankful we should be and how lucky we are.Hoping for more.Thank You