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99% Less Hasselhoff - Knight Rider

Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
edited October 2008 in Debate and/or Discourse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e9wgshS0qI

Anybody else watching? I adored the original show, but I was also 4 years old.

This new one has some good stuff going for it, but it's also got some terrible fucking writing. I'm not sure how much longer nostalgia will keep me watching.

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  • APZonerunnerAPZonerunner Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Was the car's voice always that... dull? I don't remember it being that boring sounding.

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  • Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2008
    APZonerunner wrote: »
    Was the car's voice always that... dull? I don't remember it being that boring sounding.

    No, Val Kilmer's always been that dull sounding.

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  • Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2008
    mcdermott wrote: »
    Bionic Monkey wrote: »
    Anybody else watching? I adored the original show, but I was also 4 years old.

    This new one has some good stuff going for it, but it's also got some terrible fucking writing. I'm not sure how much longer nostalgia will keep me watching.

    Nostalgia got be about 75% of the way through the two-hour pilot/TV movie.

    The show's been a lot better than the pilot. The pacing is better suited to a 45 minute episode. But they've also thrown in a "mysterious past™" for the main character that really feels superfluous.

    More KIT kicking ass, less "I've lost two years of my life!" please.

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  • ThanatosThanatos Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Bionic Monkey wrote: »
    APZonerunner wrote: »
    Was the car's voice always that... dull? I don't remember it being that boring sounding.
    No, Val Kilmer's always been that dull sounding.
    They should have just gotten William Daniels to do it again. He was awesome.

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  • LightRiderLightRider __BANNED USERS regular
    edited October 2008
    I just know that every second that stupid car spent on fire, was another second of the show telling me how stupid I should feel.

    More car, less stupid talking/stupid physics.

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  • Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2008
    I feel kinda bad for the guy that plays Billy. He left BSG and ended up doing this?

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  • The Raging PlatypusThe Raging Platypus Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    I really do hope the actual pilot is better than that little preview up there, because the acting was atrocious.

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  • DalbozDalboz Resident Puppy Eater Right behind you...Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Thanatos wrote: »
    Bionic Monkey wrote: »
    APZonerunner wrote: »
    Was the car's voice always that... dull? I don't remember it being that boring sounding.
    No, Val Kilmer's always been that dull sounding.
    They should have just gotten William Daniels to do it again. He was awesome.

    It was supposed to be Will Arnett, but he had a previous contract with GM/Pontiac, and they didn't want him doing the voice of a Ford Mustang, a competitor.

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Dalboz wrote: »
    Thanatos wrote: »
    Bionic Monkey wrote: »
    APZonerunner wrote: »
    Was the car's voice always that... dull? I don't remember it being that boring sounding.
    No, Val Kilmer's always been that dull sounding.
    They should have just gotten William Daniels to do it again. He was awesome.

    It was supposed to be Will Arnett, but he had a previous contract with GM/Pontiac, and they didn't want him doing the voice of a Ford Mustang, a competitor.
    So get someone who sounds similar at least. Geeze KITT isn't supposed to sound gruff and tough.

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  • deowolfdeowolf is allowed to do that. Traffic.Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    It's actually so bad it's wonderful. There are so many things wrong with it, I've decided to like it. Mike's a little too pretty for me, I prefer my ex-Rangers with dangerous pasts to be a little more rough around the edges, but his take on the character is getting better for me.

    And Deanna Russo is my new favorite TV girl. I swoon.

    I've got my nerd fingers crossed to see if they do bring the Hoff back in for a cameo or two. And god help them if Mr Finney doesnt provide the voice of his car.

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  • LanzLanz ...Za?Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    wait what when did this start airing?

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  • Crimson KingCrimson King Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    So is this at all worth watching for someone who never saw the original? I'm guessing not.

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  • MrIamMeMrIamMe Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    The pilot had poor acting, woeful "action" scenes and was pretty bad.

    Actually upgrade that to terribly bad.

    It was on australian tv, and I made the mistake of watching it. The Hoff was good though.

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  • Shark_MegaByteShark_MegaByte Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Crimson King wrote: »
    So is this at all worth watching for someone who never saw the original? I'm guessing not.

    The original is really not that relevant. The question is, do you like cheese? :P

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  • Robos A Go GoRobos A Go Go Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    I'd have watched it if Will Arnett had gotten the role.

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  • IriahIriah Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
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  • GungHoGungHo Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Dalboz wrote: »
    Thanatos wrote: »
    Bionic Monkey wrote: »
    APZonerunner wrote: »
    Was the car's voice always that... dull? I don't remember it being that boring sounding.
    No, Val Kilmer's always been that dull sounding.
    They should have just gotten William Daniels to do it again. He was awesome.
    It was supposed to be Will Arnett, but he had a previous contract with GM/Pontiac, and they didn't want him doing the voice of a Ford Mustang, a competitor.
    "KITT, that trick you did where you jumped over Goliath was amazing."
    "That wasn't my trick Michael. It's my illusion."

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  • Mai-KeroMai-Kero Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Val Kilmer is fucking awesome.

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  • AlexanderAlexander Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    KITT should not be a ford mustang. That is all.

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  • GungHoGungHo Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    mcdermott wrote: »
    Alexander wrote: »
    KITT should not be a ford mustang. That is all.
    Well, assuming they'd want it to be a car currently in production, what would you recommend?
    LOLPrius

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  • kdrudykdrudy Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    mcdermott wrote: »
    Alexander wrote: »
    KITT should not be a ford mustang. That is all.

    Well, assuming they'd want it to be a car currently in production, what would you recommend?

    Since that means it can't be a Trans Am, it should be a Corvette. The Mustang is too boxy.

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  • amateurhouramateurhour One day I'll be professionalhour The woods somewhere in TennesseeRegistered User regular
    edited October 2008
    I finally watched about half of the pilot on th DVR last night and I'm not a fan. I tried, and wanted to love this show, but Kitt looks like something from 2 fast 2 furious in "attack mode", the acting is terrible beyond repair, the backstory for Michael sucks, and the car was set on fire, but couldn't be put out at 377 miles an hour because the "flames were feeding off the biometric car skin"? or some garbage.

    I know action shows are supposed to be a little unbelievable and such, but this one is more than needed. Also, I don't like watching a 45 minute Ford commercial.

    I give it three episodes before kitt changes into a Focus, and then I'm out.

    edit: Yes, Val Kilmer is awesome, and I think he does a good job with the voice.

    I guess the mustang is the logical choice and all, because the Trans Am is no more, but I think they could have done some more homework and tried some other cars first, especially if the thing has the ability to morph.

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  • AlexanderAlexander Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
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    This.

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  • AlexanderAlexander Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    mcdermott wrote: »
    GungHo wrote: »
    mcdermott wrote: »
    Alexander wrote: »
    KITT should not be a ford mustang. That is all.
    Well, assuming they'd want it to be a car currently in production, what would you recommend?
    LOLPrius
    Some things just aren't funny. Even if you put LOL in front of them. You should be ashamed of yourself.

    No that was actually hilarious lol.

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  • GungHoGungHo Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    amateurhour wrote: »
    I know action shows are supposed to be a little unbelievable and such, but this one is more than needed. Also, I don't like watching a 45 minute Ford commercial.
    I don't remember the original series being a Pontiac commercial... or even showing a Pontiac or TransAm logo of any kind. Everything on KITT says GT500 or Ford on it. Might as well have Toby Keith doing the voice.

    Anyway, I also balked at the choice of a Mustang, and I own two Mustangs. I'd even have said "ok, use the preproduction Camaro" before chosing a Mustang (or a Challenger). At least it's the same damn autogroup. I guess you could keep it as a Pontiac if you went with a GTO, but the damn things look like Cavaliers behind the A-pillar.

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  • LightRiderLightRider __BANNED USERS regular
    edited October 2008
    Alexander wrote: »
    KITT should not be a ford mustang. That is all.
    That's ok, apparently KITT is also a Transformer, and become any car it needs to be.

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  • Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2008
    LightRider wrote: »
    Alexander wrote: »
    KITT should not be a ford mustang. That is all.
    That's ok, apparently KITT is also a Transformer, and become any car it needs to be.

    Actually, I've only seen him become three cars: the standard mustang, a truck, and his "attack mode". I'm hoping he's limited to just those three.

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Alexander wrote: »
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    This.
    Yes!

    KITT should be totally awesome. Sadly I bet it's just because they couldn't afford a cool car.

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