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Nothing Less Than A Tour de Force In TV Drama, Mar 6 2004
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This review is from: Kingpin (DVD)
Easily some of the best TV I've seen in years. A riveting story with great acting and a good script. The sets were convincing -even the cinematography and soundtrack were outstanding. If you haven't already seen it, I highly recommend checking it out.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good story, bad production, Feb 26 2004
This review is from: Kingpin (DVD)
I just finished watching all three DVD's and I enjoyed the show. There were good performances, the script wasen't bad and it was very entertaining. I did have a few grievences with the show. First was the editing. One show would end and it felt like a month has passed in the show. The episode's were not connected very well, with a few exceptions, like great mini-series usually are. Another grievence is how the show ended. Everything seemed hurried, like the producer's suddenly realized that only 20 minutes of show was left and they needed a sudden conclusion. The show did not tell what happened to side characters, like the doctor or the DEA agent, the script just left them in the dust. If you like the Godfather Part 1, you will realize that the ending of this show is a rip-off of the ending of a classic. I would recommend watching this, but just don't expect too much.
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Kingpin - The MINI-SERIES, Dec 17 2003
This review is from: Kingpin (DVD)
1. Kingpin was never meant to be a full-fledged network series - it was always meant to be a mini series. 2. It is by far the BEST network mini series I have EVER seen. (note....this does not include any CABLE mini series) 3. It was first aired by NBC and a few months later, cable network Bravo aired the series uncut. I personally watched both airings before purchasing the DVD. Excellent! 4. There are three stories which are intertwined in one way or another (american doctor dealing with a hitman who works for a drug dealer who is being investigated by a couple of DEA agents of which one agent previously investigated the kingpin before her partner was killed) More than three stories? In theory, yes, but they all tie in to......the Kingpin. 5. If you have not watched all episodes, please attempt to do so BEFORE posting a review. An informed reviewer is the best reviewer. Till next time....
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