James Harvey
02-18-2002, 10:48 AM
<a href="http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com">Ain't It Cool News</a> posted up a review of the pilot script for the upcoming Birds of Prey series. Below is an excerpt:
I will say one thing about “Birds of Prey”, it’s written with fabulous visual texture. Fans of the comic will probably love this too, but there’s nothing for a broader audience to relate to. The TV landscape is littered with the corpses of dark fantasies that took themselves too seriously. Harsh Realm, Brimstone, Millennium, and Total Recall….. Look at Angel or Buffy, a deft sense of humor opens up these worlds. Even Smallville, which does take itself seriously, has a very relatable heart. Lighten up “Birds of Prey”, humanize the characters, soften the martyrdom of the leads, and you might find the success of Charmed or Angel. Perhaps under the direction of Mike Tollin, they’ll find a series that works on all cylinders.
To read the complete review, go <a href="http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=11525">Here</a>.
I will say one thing about “Birds of Prey”, it’s written with fabulous visual texture. Fans of the comic will probably love this too, but there’s nothing for a broader audience to relate to. The TV landscape is littered with the corpses of dark fantasies that took themselves too seriously. Harsh Realm, Brimstone, Millennium, and Total Recall….. Look at Angel or Buffy, a deft sense of humor opens up these worlds. Even Smallville, which does take itself seriously, has a very relatable heart. Lighten up “Birds of Prey”, humanize the characters, soften the martyrdom of the leads, and you might find the success of Charmed or Angel. Perhaps under the direction of Mike Tollin, they’ll find a series that works on all cylinders.
To read the complete review, go <a href="http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=11525">Here</a>.