Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Fluentiama Perfect cast and a good story

BoardChiri Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

ruthfromoz I've only caught up with this show in recent months and maybe my overall rating might have been higher had I not watched the entire series to date in several marathons. Maybe viewing it weekly would have brought out less of the failings of the show, but in one lump they tend to scream out at one. Now, with the latest series underway, I see that nothing has changed - the program has taken the usual path of long running series and manages to deliver a disaster or personal drama every episode to order.The casting on the whole is good, the actors on the whole are good too, but they are let down by the stupid story lines and the apparent determination of the makers to make it look like the period in which it set (and more often than not, fail). I know that this far down the line it would be hard to obtain authentic vehicles of the period and that any that survive would be someone's pride and joy - but - other than Roy's truck, most look like what the are - again someone's pride and joy...and equipped with modern number plates into the bargain. Surely they could have spent a bit more money and replaced the modern plates with copies of those around in the 50s?Other than the introduction of a few extra characters, the cast remains the same - and the dangers/dramas likewise. I am rather tired of the ever glowering Regina - how nice it would have been to have her locked up forever, sitting there in her padded cell and glaring at the camera from time to time. No - she's out and about and no doubt about to wreak more havoc. And Anna (who has always given me the impression she's incapable of threading more than two words together) is about to publish yet another best seller - and upset the whole family in the process no doubt.So, why do I keep watching the darned thing you ask? Because it's habit forming - poisonous habit forming - but I will stay with it to grisly end.

Steve Underwood I started watching this show on Netflix just last month . I love Australian shows and this has proved to be one of my favorites . I realize shows of this type must have villains and in the beginning Doris and Elizabeth prove to be most satisfactory in their roles . But I must say this . I am down to the last four shows of season three and if anything would make me stop watching this show it is the character of Regina . I absolutely hate that character and have found myself hitting the pause button and literally walking away from the screen to calm down when she is on pulling her vicious cruel and utterly vile dealings .And have even fast forwarded scenes with her in it . I used to like the character of George , but now with his relationship with Regina I am quickly coming to the conclusion that he is the most ignorant shortsighted and naive man in Australia for not seeing through Regina s underhanded and absolute self serving motives . I can only hope the producers do something to cut back on Reginas role in the show and bring in a respectable villain I can live with . I would hate to have to discontinue watching due to the character of Regina . I gave a rating of 8 merely because of Regina . Otherwise I would rate the show a 10 . The plot is excellent , except for Regina's machinations .Regina is without doubt the most disgusting villain I have ever seen in a television show . Much too despicable for the rest of the cast . Like putting Hitler in charge of a roomful of Jewish children .

BabsbytheBeach I just finished Dr. Blake Mysteries and came across APtCH, what a lucky stumble (I've watched 3 episodes). I am bored with shows from the US, where I am from, and love BBC and now Australian shows. What I love about them are the global and historical story lines. Blake is set in the 1959, APtCH is also in the 1950s, Foyle's War begins in 1930s. All of these fantastic shows beautifully weave in what is going on politically, wars, race relations, class structures, women's (lack of) rights, and so on. Some gems: * Marta Dusseldorp--Sarah Adams--a strong leading actor who can carry the weight of a scene with gravitas and depth. Her haunting looks enables you to feel a pain that the writers brilliantly hold off revealing until later episodes. * Noni Hazlehurst--Elizabeth Bligh-- she is a character I love to hate and hate to love. I love how the writers do not allow you to put her into any fixed category. She is such a fine actor you never know where she is going to take you but you willingly follow her there because she is that fantastic. * Brett Climo-- George Bligh--what I enjoy about his role as patriarch is that he is present without being overwhelming. I can't wait until they cut him loose. * Craig Hall--Jack Duncan--he, like George Bligh's character, have suggestions of depth, Duncan's role is becoming more fleshed out and I like where it is heading. * David Berry--James Bligh--his anguish, he wears on his sleeve, but it seems the writers have pulled him back a bit, which is welcome. * Abby Earl--Anna Bligh--she, to me, is the most refreshing character. Her humor and representation of the younger generation is fantastic. Instead of setting her up as a bitchy-foil, which is where most US shows would have thrown her, she is a joy to watch.I will leave it here, as I am sure you want to read other reviews, but my thumbs are up in the air for APtCH!

marilynnmichaels Our national broadcaster is showing "A Place to Call Home", and I thought it would be interesting to see what Australian TV looks like. My first impression was not favourable, but I thought I should hold off until I'd seen more. I've now seen all the episodes and my first impressions still stand.The two leads, Sara and George are the two LEAST interesting characters in this show. They are played by two actors who have little or no range, and at best are wooden and slightly less wooden. The much more interesting people are the supporting cast: the matriarch Elizabeth Bligh, her daughter Caroline, or Caroline's love interest Jack. Even Elizabeth's grandson and his wife, Olivia,have more depth and are far more interesting.While I did not expect Downton Abbey, I did think the budget for hair and wardrobe on APTCH depressingly scant. Sara looks and dresses like a nun, and is put in odd dresses like a bright orange cocktail dress with a black tam that makes me think of trick=or-treat! It looked so depressingly odd - I find it hard to believe that anyone finds her attractive.