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Life On Mars - Series 1
2006
LIFE ON MARS is a throwback to the crime-fighting style of the 1970s, drawing its inspiration from such TV series as THE SWEENEY and THE PROFESSIONALS. As was characteristic of classic 60s fantasy, the creators have taken some risks with the show�s politically incorrect references, daring to be slightly subversive. While .. Read more
| Starring | John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews |
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| Director | John Alexander, John McKay |
| Run time | 472 mins |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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34 out of 35 people found this review helpful
Cracking stuff from the Beeb!
I watched the first episode of this and was instantly hooked. The stories are great, the skips between modern day and the 70's are trippy man!! Its actually quite scary to watch the policing methods from back then. Warning, you WILL be hooked after the first look!
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- carlosreddevil from Risca
- Posted 16 May 2006 22:38
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
BBC at it's best
I had seen two episodes of the first series of Ashes to Ashes and, apart from finding Keeley Hawes character Alex supremely annoying, I liked the idea of the programme and particularly liked Phillip Glennister's character of the very un-PC Gene Hunt. I decided to therefore start with the much talked about Life on Mars as I had missed it first time round.
It is one of the best series I have seen for a long while. My favourite of all the BBC series of this ilk is Hustle and this was certainly on a par with it. Clever, sharp writing with all the crucial elements that you want from a show - great leads, excellent and intriguing storylines, a love-interest and enough comedy one-liners to keep it ticking along without seeming to be looking for cheap laughs.
To say that the character of Gene Hunt is incomparable is an understatement. Phillip Glennister holds nothing back and Hunt really is the one you are drawn to on stage. This is not to say that other characters aren't fantastic. John Simm is brilliant as Sam Tyler and the audience shares the frustration he has about what is going on.... and just when you think you have worked it out, the writers throw in another spanner!
Would thoroughly recommed this series as essential viewing. Also add Season 2 to your list as it is even better and the ending is absolutely outstanding! -
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