In an era when crime thrillers and true crime documentaries seem to be the norm for good entertainment, we got High Fidelity. Although it is a spiritual sequel to the movie of the same name from the year 2000, the show offers some fresh moments.
First the obvious: The mother of the main actress played in the movie and the soundtrack is exquisite.
Less obvious, if you have the patience for the show, is the story. It is rather uneventful in comparison to the aforementioned produce based on crime (and occasional punishment). And I must admit there were several moments around the middle of the first season where I almost quit.
The reason was the portrayal of the main protagonist which resembled all those stories about misunderstood wannabe hipsters who feel the universe owes them something. Yet, the authors had the decency to show the dark side of the main character, which eventually turned out pretty well.
The flipside is that I doubt someone in their late twenties, running a record shop with questionable profitability, can afford the lifestyle we've witnessed.
But I'll quit complaining, since High Fidelity offered me more than a most of movies and shows in the past several years. It's a pity the second season isn't in sight...
First the obvious: The mother of the main actress played in the movie and the soundtrack is exquisite.
Less obvious, if you have the patience for the show, is the story. It is rather uneventful in comparison to the aforementioned produce based on crime (and occasional punishment). And I must admit there were several moments around the middle of the first season where I almost quit.
The reason was the portrayal of the main protagonist which resembled all those stories about misunderstood wannabe hipsters who feel the universe owes them something. Yet, the authors had the decency to show the dark side of the main character, which eventually turned out pretty well.
The flipside is that I doubt someone in their late twenties, running a record shop with questionable profitability, can afford the lifestyle we've witnessed.
But I'll quit complaining, since High Fidelity offered me more than a most of movies and shows in the past several years. It's a pity the second season isn't in sight...