KnotMissPriceless Why so much hype?

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Numerootno A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

tapio_hietamaki 'Dollhouse' has such a good concept that failure would be a big surprise. In the hands of Joss Whedon, a capable showrunner, it shines. 'Dollhouse' stars 'Buffy' alumna Eliza Dushku as an agent of a secret organization that completely erases the minds of its operatives and replaces them with a temporary artificial mind that is perfectly suited to each individual operation. This means that if they're tasked with a hostage mission, they will implant the mind of a hostage negotiator into their agent - and if their customer wants a night of perfect sex, they will implant the mind of a high-class prostitute.With this concept the show can go pretty much anywhere in its standalone episodes - there's nightclubbing, bank robberies, woodland hikes with human hunting, stalked pop stars, religious cults and of course a misunderstood FBI agent trying to uncover a conspiracy. Actually I think that one of the faults of the show is that it has too few episodes that center around a single operation ordered by a client of the Dollhouse.Mostly that doesn't matter, though, as the main story arc of the show launches early and is very suspenseful and compelling. The places Season 2 goes are really unexpected and the show is constantly pulling the rug from under your feet.

spuzer55 I began watching this show not knowing what to expect after hearing about and reading mixed reviews stating its lack of popularity and untimely demise. I was surprised to find that every episode I watched made me want more at an exponential rate. The premise is well thought out and big on ideas. Each episode is exciting, being its own cohesive whole impressively put together with cleverly presented themes, while at the same time continuing and adding to the overarching plot development of the series. At no point in its fifty minute per episode run time does the story or dialog seem like filler or unnecessary to the plot development, and the story telling format is also often modified for extra effect and variety. The show doesn't regress into boredom or run out of ideas the longer the series continues, as some concept shows with high potential have been known to do in the past. In fact, the more you watch, the better it gets. I believe if a show written this well doesn't get the credit it deserves, the problem is likely to lie elsewhere in the execution process. Usually this is the result of subtle aspects in the way the show is presented; there is often a disconnect with the audience- either it's unsuccessful at adequately engaging them emotionally or appealing to them on some level. I personally believe that this show's shortcomings stem from the fact that it wasn't framed as a modern show. Despite coming out in 2009, the look and feel of the show makes it seem like it was shot in the early '90s; From the camera work to the sets, soundtrack and special effects, flashback hues and lack of closeup or reaction shots, even down to its cheesy intro and music. It all doesn't appear to be congruent with or complement the writing, making the acting seem transparent and the story seem at arms length to the audience. Often the character development in regard to the science fiction goes beyond what is plausible, but if you are willing to look past that the plot generated because of and despite this is engaging. At no point will you be asking yourself "Did I fall asleep?". Just for God's sake- don't watch the unaired pilot!! They chose to take a different plot direction, and some scenes are re-used in the later episodes for different story lines, making it confusing for those who do watch it. I also don't understand the criticism that the series is in some way misogynistic. The show is led by a strong and complex woman (in fact, the show has several strong female characters) striving to make the best of her situations, and ultimately trying to overcome and conquer the obstacles placed in front of her in ways that resonate to her very core. The premise of the Dollhouse may be morally aversive, but that's the point. It's not condoning or glorifying anything; and while the protagonist is female, the dolls are of both sexes. A sexual encounter may be part of someone's larger fantasy, but for most clients the experience is about recreating something meaningful, nostalgic or emotionally fulfilling. Despite what the show is lacking, it's still very, very worthy of being looked into. So go seek out Dollhouse, because it's time for your treatment now.PS- Don't listen to the person(s) below who apparently wanted to write a scathing review so badly after watching a total of three episodes, that he didn't bother paying attention to the exact parts of the show he was mocking. For those interested in clarity, ***Spoilers** for S1 Episode 2 follow: Client hires doll for outdoor adventure- rafting, rock climbing, hunting- and therein lies the greater risk to the doll's safety and the reason for the price increase. He also didn't complain about the price. The house had no knowledge of his other intentions. It is later explained that everything about this man was a fabrication, made up in order to pass the security evaluation and hire the doll. The question isn't "Why did he spend so much money just to kill someone for sport knowing he would only be exposed later?" but "Who was willing and capable of fabricating this man's personality and setting up these shenanigans (ie the fourth party who killed the remaining evidence), and what was so special about said doll that made her the target?" -although given the intricately fabricated personality, the first question would also be plausible if he was looking to create a worthy adversary for himself and had the money to spend. Together with a very relevant intro at the beginning of the episode, this is all further explained, in detail, near the end in case there were some who didn't understand it completely as it was happening. These events tie in to the bigger picture and overarching story which, surprisingly, keeps developing beyond the first three episodes of the series.There's nothing wrong with disliking a show, but if the only reason behind this and calling the creator an idiot in a heated rage of emphasis caps is that you can't adequately follow the plot, then you risk making yourself look like a fool on the internet.

lois-lane33 It is in and of itself a good show, so its a shame to see them use what is basically a lame title since if you don't know the show you know the title-and if its lame you don't spend time with the show. The acting is decent and the concept is decent also. It seems that there are very few new shows that stand the test of time unless they are MASH. Thats too bad because this one was a good idea-granted it probably wasn't designed for a long haul. I'm tired of the TV environment as it all too frequently contains predictable shows with dull plot lines. I liked many shows in the beginning-Person of Interest started out good and then became a series of incomprehensible exchanges in darkened rooms that nobody knows the location of. Burn Notice was another one that started good-and then became implausible. Well I thought it did. How could a guy that smart get burned in the first place? Maybe this show attempts to answer all these enduring questions in one fell swoop. Who knows.I do know it was better than 'A Cabin in the Woods.' What a pile of rubbish that was. Good old Joss Whedon & his effeminate title choices.

ccrunner3234 Let me start out by saying that I don't really like most TV shows and was looking for something a bit different when I found this on online. Frankly I'm not surprised that one of the few TV shows I liked is cancelled. Dollhouse is such an intriguing series that brings up quite a few questions about humans, what is humane, and what being a human means. This series to me draws on life and being able to make free choices. Someone else wrote a review stating this series reminded them of Stepford Wives and I completely agree with them. There is an eerie and off balance feeling that the Dolls give off. Whether they realize something is wrong, whether they care, or whether they even have the capacity to care, is inconclusive.**** SPOILER BELOW **** You do get brief glimpses of the dolls trying to break through their general stupor and remember what their lives as humans used to be, but there's still some confusion I think about whether or not it's really over. The episode where they are "set free" to prevent future glitches definitely put a diabolical and hopeless spin on the whole situation. **** SPOILER ABOVE **** I think this is one of the best shows that used to be on TV and am infuriated that it was canceled. I hope something similar to it with the right amount of mystery and intrigue comes along, and soon.