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If that's as good as it gets, we're in trouble. Those guys have zero chemistry and no sense of humor. Stupid cars stunts only get you so far...
fail
That looks horrible.
I'll give it chance. It takes a while to build chemistry.
No kill it now!!! Looks like a fail to me as well.....Quote:
Originally Posted by jrj512
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Looks like a spoof made by College Humor, but not funny.
I personally don't think that American TV has the ability to replicate what the BBC has done with top gear. We are much to interested in other things. I've been watching this show on and off called Supercar Showdown or something like that and it's the same old stuff you see on any American TV. Cars constantly sliding sideways, the two drivers talking crap to eachother, drag races ect.
I understand they also do the same thing on Top Gear BBC BUT for somereason it's different. Don't know hard to explain.
There is nothing new and fresh here. Hasn't sparked my interest yet... :)
Supercar Showdown is such a staged spectacle, from the contests designed to keep it "close" to the fake aggressive banter between Tracy and Foust. I watch it with the sound off.
Here's the key to BBC's success with Top Gear: it's not about the cars. It's about Clarkson's ego, Hammond's wit (and teeth), and May's eccentricity. These three guys could make a show about cookware interesting. The fact that they hoon around in expensive cars and aren't afraid to express their opinions is icing on the cake.
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Originally Posted by jrj512
If you watch any of the other shows they host, you'll see the absolute truth in this statement. All three of them are brilliant presenters.Quote:
Originally Posted by miataspeedracer
I've recorded all of James May's shows about toys. Looks like an awesome series!
I think we have a potentially better American version of Top Gear right here at DFWMiata. POS for Jeremy Clarkson, Trickyrix fits the Hammond part, Nails even looks a bit like James May, and well for the Stig we have MiataMoto. Somebody just needs to bring a vid cam to the next GTG, Kellers would make for a great set. We have MSR or Pennington for our test track. What do you think?
Clarkson is tall and drives fast, Nails is too fast to be Capt. Slow, and everyone already knows who Miatamoto really is...Quote:
Originally Posted by CarCar
Anyone who knows racing has at least heard of everyone the STIG has been. The idea is to keep the helmet on and no talking and bam you have your STIG. Even if everyone knows the man under the suit and helmet it doesn't mean they know he is the stig.
was that tanner foust i spoted in there?
Agreed. I like to watch car shows anyway, it looks like fun to see Vipers abused, Cadillacs jumped, and see new exotics. Ill watch it.Quote:
Originally Posted by miataspeedracer
I think I'd rather see Rick, Big Hoss and Chum host this.
Premiers this Sunday night on History at 9pm.
Thanks for the reminder... I've set my DVR. I'll give it a chance and see if it's good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
My DVR is also set. I saw another clip from the show that I found pretty funny. The guys wanted to have a drifting competition, but felt that Tanner had an unfair advantage. To even the playing field, they decided that Tanner would teach someone of their choice to drift and that person would take his place in the competition. Their choice? A blind comedian.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave04
That debuts on History at 9c tonight.
... oops ... didn't read far enough.
I'll give it a B-. Not the greatest, but has potential IMHO.
You are too kind. Solid *F*ail.
The content was there, but the hosts need to time slip into their roles. They are way too stiff, right now.
It wasn't great, but it was better than I expected. With enough effort and time, maybe they can turn Norma Jeane into Marilyn.
I was surprised to find that Tanner's voice overs bugged me. The moment I enjoyed most was Adam Ferrara driving the Lambo in the highspeed run, with pure fear in his eyes has he muttered F**K with each shift. I look forward to them all getting more comfortable with the show and each other.
It sucked. It was the b-team in all aspects. It tried to be like the original without defining anything on it's own or being original in any way. The talent was flat, the camera was jittery and too vignetted, the editing had more jump cuts, and the cars weren't given enough face time. It really looked like a poor copy of the original with zero attitude or coolness.
I thought it was ok. Certainly not as good as the original, but as far as other tv shows I would currently watch on tv it makes the list.
I'd say it was just OK. I honestly can't believe how lame it was to watch them try and outrun an attack helicopter in a Viper. They have a LONG way to go before this is half as entertaining as the original.
I fell asleep. I will try to watch it again when I am more awake.
I'd rather watch Antiques Roadshow for 18 straight hours.
wow that was rough.
THe first season of Top Gear was rough too... they've had like 8 seasons to get it right... so I think we need to temper our expectations.
That said, the dude with the mole is annoying as hell. I think I'd rather have had a professional actor like Adam Carolla on the show.
It was better than I thought it would be, but far from great. They seemed pretty stiff and uncomfortable. And none of them seems to be genuinely excited to be hosting the show. One glaring weakness is that Tanner seems to be the only "car guy" among the three. So it's not really a show by car guys for car guys.
And I thought the Buzz Aldrin segment was extremely weak. Poor interview.
Ferarra's abject terror on the standing mile was pretty awesome; the Cobra segment was pretty weak; the Aldrin interview was pretty bad, and they've got to adjust the camera location for the bigstar/littlecar segment; and the three of them don't have much chemistry yet.
But give it time... there aren't many shows that are good right from the start. This one seemed like it had potential to at least be decent. It'll never match the original, but it could be good.
And besides, what else are you going to watch, "Who Wants to Marry a Retarded Floor Lamp"?
I prefer to watch "My retarded floor lamp was pregnant and did not know it". Must have been the prequel to your show.Quote:
Originally Posted by cwemyss
I do want the show to work, and hopefully they get better. I'll bet the Stig is Paul Tracy, Tanner's soulmate from StuperCar Challenge. I guess car shows are like sex, better to have bad sex than no sex.
I give it a barely passing due to it was a first episode and no time for chemistry yet between the hosts. However I am not expecting much improvement none of the hosts seemed to have strong personalities such as the old arrogant one, the eccentric brainy one, the young perky one. Production values and artistic expression seemed on par with something from GM (mini vans not vettes) not Aston Martin. More reality TVish than cinematic. I really don't think they will be able to make it work in the US due to our strongly litigious and puritanic culture. Just can't imagine this show taking the risks and putting themselves out there for the sake of art. I'll watch a few more and hope I am wrong.
meh...
Had low expectations and they met them. We'll see what happens. I agree that Top Gear can't be done in America unless it's Clarkson, May and Hammond coming over here to make fun of us. I hope it gets better and broadens American car guys to something besides driving in circles and straight lines.
But then how would nascar drivers be able to hold their spit cup while racing???:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by black roadster