The concept and material is good, shame that it is spoiled by the inclusion of Drew Pritchard, a character that is more Andouille than Marmite in that nobody likes the former and avoid it if possible.
3 Reviews
Good concept... disappointing execution
FocussedRS23 August 2021
I had high hopes. I'd heard some promo about it on a podcast and decided to give it a go (as a petrol-head).
The concept is good, the idea of a series looking into iconic cars in each episode is great but the way in which it's done in this show seems insincere and a bit forced. As others have pointed out, the casting choice is poor.
Marino can clearly drive and his input in the car seems valid and yet he seems to get the least screen time? We, the audience want to see more of the car being driven and we want to hear more of what a professional driver thinks.
Drew clearly has a passion for the cars and that's good, but, he can come across a little flat with his enthusiasm - almost like he's trying too hard to play it cool... up to the point that he then becomes a pantomime character squeezing in and out of cars. I know he divides opinions on his other shows, but personally I don't tend to mind him. Sadly, I don't see him as a natural fit for this particular car show - perhaps made more difficult by his ever changing character/role.
Andy, I'm sorry to say is just a confusing and frankly unnecessary addition to this trio. I get the impression he's not a true car guy at all - which is often proven by replacing opportunities for genuine passion with horrendous exaggerated generic gushing noises and phrases "phwoar" "cooorr" "wow" & "now that's sexy car!" - Please... at least have someone write you a script if you need to fake it! He's comes across as a failed kids TV presenter and his input brings zero value to the show, even at the point of interviewing. Either scrap the interview part, or have the interview lead by someone that has a real interest in what they're asking. It's just frustrating and tiring! (sorry Andy)
Overall, with a rework and some replaced 'talent' this concept could result in an engaging show. In my opinion, as it currently stands with Drew and especially with Andy - it's destined to flop. 2/10.
The concept is good, the idea of a series looking into iconic cars in each episode is great but the way in which it's done in this show seems insincere and a bit forced. As others have pointed out, the casting choice is poor.
Marino can clearly drive and his input in the car seems valid and yet he seems to get the least screen time? We, the audience want to see more of the car being driven and we want to hear more of what a professional driver thinks.
Drew clearly has a passion for the cars and that's good, but, he can come across a little flat with his enthusiasm - almost like he's trying too hard to play it cool... up to the point that he then becomes a pantomime character squeezing in and out of cars. I know he divides opinions on his other shows, but personally I don't tend to mind him. Sadly, I don't see him as a natural fit for this particular car show - perhaps made more difficult by his ever changing character/role.
Andy, I'm sorry to say is just a confusing and frankly unnecessary addition to this trio. I get the impression he's not a true car guy at all - which is often proven by replacing opportunities for genuine passion with horrendous exaggerated generic gushing noises and phrases "phwoar" "cooorr" "wow" & "now that's sexy car!" - Please... at least have someone write you a script if you need to fake it! He's comes across as a failed kids TV presenter and his input brings zero value to the show, even at the point of interviewing. Either scrap the interview part, or have the interview lead by someone that has a real interest in what they're asking. It's just frustrating and tiring! (sorry Andy)
Overall, with a rework and some replaced 'talent' this concept could result in an engaging show. In my opinion, as it currently stands with Drew and especially with Andy - it's destined to flop. 2/10.
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