Queen's Gambit (Netflix)

[Absolute Zero]

Started this last night, Wow! Awesome show

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[dreamcastrocks]

I watched it last week. Really good show.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Didn't think a show about chess could be so entertaining. Taylor-Johnson is also an amazing actress.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Flat out superb

 

[Absolute Zero]

Great write up here.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/13/opinions/queens-gambit-perfect-escapism-stewart/index.html

One reason why I enjoyed this is how they nailed the history, the 60s music, fashion, colors, etc.

 

[JerkFace]

Excellent!

 

[DeAnna]

It was good, but I found it kinda hard to believe she beat her addiction - just like that :fingersnap:

 

[Chaplin]

Great write up here.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/13/opinions/queens-gambit-perfect-escapism-stewart/index.html

One reason why I enjoyed this is how they nailed the history, the 60s music, fashion, colors, etc.

This.

Production value is off the charts. Some of the best I’ve ever seen.

 

[Chaplin]

How the hell did they make a show about chess as exciting as the first Rocky movie??

 

[Rivercard]

5 stars. 3 thumps up. Fantastic.

 

[Dback Jon]

Through 5 episodes. Really enjoyed the first 4. Five was kinda boring

 

[Cheesebeef]

Man, this was great. I thought it lost a little steam in episode 6/7, but those first five had me totally entranced and it was still a really solid finish.

I wondered if it was based on a true story while watching the first couple and was surprised to find out it was written by the same author who wrote The Hustler and The Color Of Money. Man... he knows exactly how to paint a picture of a world we haven’t really seen before.

it was just so well done from every aspect... writing, acting, direction, cinematography, set design, etc. very very impressive.

also, when George Miller announced that his Furiosa movie was going to star Anya Taylor-Joy and be a prequel, sidelining Charlize, I was really bummed. I now trust what he’s doing after seeing this.

 

[Dback Jon]

Finished the show. 6 was slow. 7 was great

 

[Absolute Zero]

Man, this was great. I thought it lost a little steam in episode 6/7, but those first five had me totally entranced and it was still a really solid finish.

I wondered if it was based on a true story while watching the first couple and was surprised to find out it was written by the same author who wrote The Hustler and The Color Of Money. Man... he knows exactly how to paint a picture of a world we haven’t really seen before.

it was just so well done from every aspect... writing, acting, direction, cinematography, set design, etc. very very impressive.

also, when George Miller announced that his Furiosa movie was going to star Anya Taylor-Joy and be a prequel, sidelining Charlize, I was really bummed. I now trust what he’s doing after seeing this.

It is supposed to be totally fictional, but there is a lot of history for the writer to draw from. Some say her character is much like Bobby Fischer. But one of the first pioneers for women chess players was Vera Menchik in the 1930's. https://www.chess.com/article/view/... name of the first,Beth Harmon in 1950s-1960s.

And this Iranian gal was a grandmaster at age 18 and in some ways looks the part. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsa_Derakhshani

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Man, this was great. I thought it lost a little steam in episode 6/7, but those first five had me totally entranced and it was still a really solid finish.

I wondered if it was based on a true story while watching the first couple and was surprised to find out it was written by the same author who wrote The Hustler and The Color Of Money. Man... he knows exactly how to paint a picture of a world we haven’t really seen before.

it was just so well done from every aspect... writing, acting, direction, cinematography, set design, etc. very very impressive.

also, when George Miller announced that his Furiosa movie was going to star Anya Taylor-Joy and be a prequel, sidelining Charlize, I was really bummed. I now trust what he’s doing after seeing this.

Yep, it is probably the best show I have watched in the past 12 months or so at least.

 

[UncleChris]

Out friggin' standing.... period.

 

[Shaggy]

Flat out superb

For sure. Just finished it and was shocked how good it was.

 

[Yuma]

It was funny when you read the story and who it is really based on.

 

[WaywardFan]

I binged this past weekend. Never enjoy the drug stuff but I really liked the series.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'm ok with this at 6 episodes in. Probably finish it tonight.

The lead plays the role well. I am always curious about shows that are filmed this way. Was the point to make a few scenes look like art? Nice..... Now give me a good story.

I don't always feel like she is portrayed well. She seems to be flawed in very predictable ways. That usually doesn't help to hold my attention as much. Drugs, booze, sex. got it.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'm ok with this at 6 episodes in. Probably finish it tonight.

The lead plays the role well. I am always curious about shows that are filmed this way. Was the point to make a few scenes look like art? Nice..... Now give me a good story.

I don't always feel like she is portrayed well. She seems to be flawed in very predictable ways. That usually doesn't help to hold my attention as much. Drugs, booze, sex. got it.

Ok..... that was a great finish.

 

[Bada0Bing]

How the hell did they make a show about chess as exciting as the first Rocky movie??

It's funny you make this comparison. Rocky is one of my favorite films and I was spellbound by this show. Couldn't stop watching.

 

[UncleChris]

It's funny you make this comparison. Rocky is one of my favorite films and I was spellbound by this show. Couldn't stop watching.

Anya Taylor-Joy was fantastic and simply mesmerizing in her role....

 

[GatorAZ]

Binged it this weekend. My favorite show in years. ATJ was breathtaking.

 

[Shane]

Finally watched this. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Def worth the hype praised on it here.