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Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

SanEat A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

calum-14-790591 There are few perfect series out there. "Blackadder Goes Fourth" is one. "Broadchurch" is another. These are shows where nit-picking is at a minimal.For me, "Life on Mars" is one of these bulletproof shows.It's not your typical crime drama. While it does pay homage to the 70s detective shows, it also throws in a sci-fi element, too.DCI Sam Tyler is involved in a car accident in 2006, and when he wakes up, it's now 1973. Is he dead? Is he going mad? Or has he somehow travelled back in time? Working now as a DI for the Manchester and Salford Police under the command of DCI Gene Hunt, he tries to figure out what has happened to him, in order to find a way back to the present.It's a phenomenal series. I was never alive in the 1970s, but from what I see here, the depiction of it on screen is very accurate. The characters too are brilliantly performed, especially the breakout star himself, Gene Hunt, as played by Philip Glenister. Hunt is someone you'd hate: He's sexist, he's homophobic, and racist, too. (All being a reflection of the times, back then.) But he's written and performed so well that you end up liking him. And there's also more to him. Despite his hard shell, there is still a good side to him. He still has a sense of right and wrong.The episodes are all well-written and well executed, too. The atmosphere, the set-up, the action... it's all just fantastic. You find yourself being gripped by the crimes, and the overall story, too. Once the episode finishes, you want to move on to the next one. Believe me about that being true, as I rediscovered it earlier today, and watched all 8 episodes of the first series in one day. Really did take a little over 8 hours. This is one of these shows that is just compulsory to watch. But that's a good thing.

njmollo Life On MarsHaving heard so much praise for this show I thought I would give try. My first impression was one of disappointment not because of the premise but because of the casting. The lead role of a tough yet intelligent cop is played by John Simm but this actor is the exact opposite of what is needed for the role and so is utterly unconvincing. John Simm physically resembles a wimp even as he swaggers down a street or beats up a beefy villain. He has a weak and pasty face and lacks any screen charisma. The reason for casting such a lackluster actor in the lead role of a tough policeman is inexplicable.The series attempts to inject some humour in to what is essentially a cop drama with a twist. These attempts at comedy often fall flat. An example of this is evident in episode 3 where Philip Glenister playing the Gov' Hunt is asleep in an unmarked car when a call is received over the police radio about a Knife attack. The Gov' wakes on hearing the word "Knife" to show that he has an intuitive instinct for crime but Philip Glenister reacts before the word "Knife" is spoken. This is an example of poor comic timing. Often the failure of the comedic moments are because of the actors lack of comedic flare, poor editing and the directors incomprehension of how comedy should be played.By episode 3 the series has become a staple "who-done-it-cop-show with the time travel twist being relegated to the inconsequential.

mickymee100 I just happened to tune in to "Life on Mars" while channel surfing and immediately decided to make it one of my regular viewing choices. Love the music - it really takes me back! Also, seeing the fashions of the 70's makes me laugh out loud. My sister and I watch faithfully each week and rehash each episode over the phone the following day. So much on television today seems to be so ho-hum but this show has such an outstanding cast and great lines! I don't remember seeing this show advertised very much prior to airing which may have something to do with the lack of viewer numbers. As I commented earlier, I just stumbled upon it while "surfing". I've heard the show won't be picked up for a second season but I am hoping the network will reconsider.

Kim A To those who are writing reviews if you have come to write a review for the recently canceled ABC series please turn back you are at the wrong place (there has already been two people who have written reviews for the wrong series) You are looking for the 2008 Life on Mars series.This version was produced in the UK in 2006 and stars John Simm. If you liked or even if you did not like the American Life on Mars I highly recommend watching the UK original series. It is one of the best live action series I have seen in a long time with a combination of great drama, comedy, and superb performances by all involved. In my eyes there can be no other Sam Tyler or Gene Hunt except those played brilliantly by John Simm and Philip Glenister. Their chemistry as a team was impeccable.Without spoiling anything I will say this is one of the few shows that completely delivered right to the end. In fact not only did it deliver it exceeded my expectations in every way possible. So take the journey back to 1973 Manchester and watch this amazing series. I promise you will not be disappointed.Life on Mars can be remade but the original can never be replaced!