Considering the development hell this production had to go through... this first episode actually exceeds my expectations.
Having read the book (I'd have loved it if it was 25% shorter): they did a great job having Lin in prison in the fist scene. It helps to establish context and give the viewer an opportunity to root for him.
Fairly clear what he wants: freedom, opportunities, meaning, love.
Plenty of obstacles of course.
Excellent casting and dialogues. Bit too fast to introduce so many characters in this first episode. Even though I knew who they were it might too much for those who didnt read the book.
Main complaint I have is about the Bombay we see on screen: it is a too clean for what I was expecting. The cinematography is too clean too, would have preferred something like slum dog millionaire, but I know there are budget constraints... Also: the terrible smell of the city + scorching heat that is so vivid in the book is not really present... it was a neat contrast with the freedom our hero feels.
Anyway: the cliffhanger is on point, sand I'll keep watching it.
Having read the book (I'd have loved it if it was 25% shorter): they did a great job having Lin in prison in the fist scene. It helps to establish context and give the viewer an opportunity to root for him.
Fairly clear what he wants: freedom, opportunities, meaning, love.
Plenty of obstacles of course.
Excellent casting and dialogues. Bit too fast to introduce so many characters in this first episode. Even though I knew who they were it might too much for those who didnt read the book.
Main complaint I have is about the Bombay we see on screen: it is a too clean for what I was expecting. The cinematography is too clean too, would have preferred something like slum dog millionaire, but I know there are budget constraints... Also: the terrible smell of the city + scorching heat that is so vivid in the book is not really present... it was a neat contrast with the freedom our hero feels.
Anyway: the cliffhanger is on point, sand I'll keep watching it.