Due South review in latest Empire magazine

[china_shop]

Empire Magazine, a UK movie magazine, gave Due South season 1 DVDs a full-page review. It ends:

[I]t's when the heroes' values are put to the test that the show really comes into its own -- notably in two-parter Victoria's Secret. Written and directed by Haggis, it's the series' standout episode, a combination of thriller and romance that's rarely been matched on the small screen since -- although the Rear Window-esque series finale that follows it comes close.

At its worst, Due South is a witty and well-written genre hit; at its best, it's one of the most original and quietly influential shows of the mid-'90s. It may lack the polish of Haggis' more recent efforts, but his fingerprints are clearly all over it -- and you won't need a Mountie's tracking skills to see them.

Four out of five stars.

Comments

[loz]

That's excellent :D.

And of course, would likely never have been written if Haggis wasn't suddenly being all successful with everything.

[china_shop]

Yeah, apparently Empire are rather keen on him. :)

[loz]

Well how could you not like the creator of Walker, Texas Ranger? Oh, and due South, I guess. ;)

[sam80853.livejournal.com]

Is there something mentioned about the interviews and commentaries?

[china_shop]

It says:

Extras. 1 star.

A disapointment considering the talent involved -- you get a net link to download (and print, if you so desire) the scripts, pilot included. Whoopee.

[sam80853.livejournal.com]

Isn't that exciting?! Damn!

Thanks for the info!

[china_shop]

No problem. :)

[brooklinegirl.livejournal.com]

oh! yay! look at our show getting the love it deserves! *twirls*

[china_shop]

I know! Plus, now we have street cred! *beam*

[dirty-diana.livejournal.com]

I *just* read that magazine cover to cover. I totally didn't notice that. But yay.

[china_shop]

Heh. Page 166. There's a picture and everything.