Advantages: Fantastic evolution from series one with many new gritty characters Disadvantages: Again, no DVD extras and some rather pointless characters
The Lakes series one (see previous review) received critical acclaim as a programme; it was gritty, entertaining and showed a deeper and edgier insight into a destination many regarded as being serene and community like.
Yet, with series two of the BBC1 drama, it was clear that changes needed to be made in order to keep audiences interested. With the integration of new characters and a whole host of new storylines, it would be easy to say that the ... ...away from the formula that made it so highly acclaimed in the first place. EVOLUTION OF THE PROGRAMME FROM SERIES ONE
The end of the first series saw protagonist Danny Kavanagh, played triumphantly well by John Simm, battling against his conscious in a contest between life and death. It was a good cliff hanger ending but, as far as the viewer in me was concerned, if you'd known that there was indeed to be a second series, then it was pretty obvious ...
MizzMolko 24.04.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The Lakes 2 (DVD)
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 2000 - Drama - Director: Giuseppe Tornatore - Original Language: Italian - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Monica Bellucci, Giuseppe Sulfaro, Luciano Federico, Matilde Piana
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