Big Little Lies- opinions?

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

I kept nodding off the last 20 minutes so I have to watch that again this morning, but overall, I really didn't care for it. I'm going to watch the last 20 minutes again, watch again next week and if I don't enjoy it more, that's it.

For those who watched, what did you think?

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Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

Despite great acting, I was a little disappointed, too. I will probably watch at least the next episode to see if it gets better.

GSPgirl · ‎01-03-2012

I was surprised that I liked it. I thought Reese's acting was really good. I work as a teacher and all of this looks so familiar to me. Unfortunately, I just don't care for Nicole Kidman in it. She just looks so spacey and disconnected in her role.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

I only watched the first 40 minutes-was too tired to watch the rest.........I liked it, but I am not sure I will continue, I like the cast, just not sure but I probably will. I did not read the book first, so may not read it now......

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

I liked it, like the actresses and the story held my interest. Will watch it again. Never read the book.

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blueroses47 · ‎03-09-2010

I agree with those that say they were a little disappointed with it.

It wasn't so much the plotline itself, or the acting that gave me a problem. I started to realize about half way in, that I was having trouble following the cutting from scene to scene...it just seemed so abrupt and choppy. I guess that's done to make it more arty or edgy or suspenseful, but for me, it just gives me a headache. I'm having trouble with my eyes, so all that bopping back and forth is annoying.

Sooo, I guess it's just the editing that's a problem for me, and getting too old to appreciate modern day pacing, I suppose.

If you didn't notice this editing style first time around, maybe next time someone can see if they notice what I'm talking about.

tennpal15 · ‎03-09-2010

There was something about it that just seemed flat to me... I really wanted to like it, especially since it was filmed near me in Monterey. I did enjoy the scenery.

I've read all of Liane Moriarty's books, but my memory of this one is really vague, as is usually the case for me once I finish a book.

Just checked on goodreads ~ looks like I gave this one 5 stars. Oh my. That's Austen territory for me, I don't give out many 5 star ratings.

I'll stick with it ~ but I did catch my attention wandering a bit as it went along.

hey, if I can watch all of "Divorce", I'm sure I can make it through. That show was wretched and I tortured myself by watching every single episode.

PurpleBunny · ‎03-09-2010

I'm hooked. I will be interested to see why all the venom towards Reese's character, so far she's the only one I like! Nicole looks terrible, IMHO. I'm also thinking the younger woman Jane, is on the run from an abusive ex and she and Nicole will eventually bond over that.

ETA ... I LOVED Reese's maroon flowered dress and shrug sweater at the parent orientation! I couldn't take my eyes off her outfit!

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just bee · ‎03-10-2010

First impression: Creepy and annoying. The actors will need to be careful: These characters border on caricature. If I continue watching, it will be to see if the characters "fill out" a little more.

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GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

@just bee wrote:
First impression: Creepy and annoying. The actors will need to be careful: These characters border on caricature. If I continue watching, it will be to see if the characters "fill out" a little more.

Well stated. The tropes just seem overstated and almost made it a parody. But, that said, I'm in! I haven't read the book yet.