The Point of Vanishing
- El episodio se transmitió el 5 abr 2009
- TV-PG
- 1h 33min
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7.8/10
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Agrega una trama en tu idiomaA former religious fanatic who deliberately tried to kill an outspoken atheist in a car crash but only succeeded in disabling his daughter is murdered.A former religious fanatic who deliberately tried to kill an outspoken atheist in a car crash but only succeeded in disabling his daughter is murdered.A former religious fanatic who deliberately tried to kill an outspoken atheist in a car crash but only succeeded in disabling his daughter is murdered.
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- TriviaThe poem Hathaway recites ("And she me caught in her arms long and small; / Therewithall sweetly did me kiss / And softly said, "Dear heart, how like you this?" / It was no dream: I lay broad waking") is "They Flee From Me" by Thomas Wyatt.
- ErroresThe location to which Rattenbury keeps returning is stated to be the A40 road just west of the Ring Road. That is impossible, as the A40 is straight and has no high grassy banks, whereas the road shown has distinct curves and high grassy banks.
- Citas
DI Robert Lewis: I was quite flattered, to be honest. You reach a point in life you've got to conclude that basically you're invisible to beautiful women.
DS James Hathaway: I know that feeling.
- ConexionesReferences Casablanca (1942)
Opinión destacada
Not one of the best 'Lewis' episodes, far from bad however
Hearing about 'Lewis' for the first time when it first started, there was a big touch of excitement seeing as 'Inspector Morse' was and still is one of my favourites but also a little intrepidation, wondering whether the series would be as good. The good news is, like the prequel series 'Endeavour', 'Lewis' is every bit as good as 'Inspector Morse' and stands very well on its own two feet as a detective mystery and show in general.
As said a number of times already, 'Lewis' started off very promising with the pilot and Season 1. It was with Season 2 where 'Lewis' hit its stride with things generally feeling more settled. Season 3 started off disappointingly with "Allegory of Love", which to me wasn't that bad but compared to the high calibre of the best episodes it could have been much better. "The Quality of Mercy" was a superior effort and saw the show back on track. "The Point of Vanishing" was a return to relative disappointment, it is a long way from bad and its numerous strengths are very good but it really isn't one of the best 'Lewis' episodes.
The story, while intriguing often and with some very interesting twists and turns, is too convoluted. Even for 'Lewis', which is no stranger before or since of plot convolution. Some of it could have been much better explained instead of confusing the viewer. The ending was similarly unsatisfying, it was hard to follow, not particularly cohesive and the murderer's motives could have been much clearer, can't even remember that for the first murder.
Zoe Boyle has been impressive in some of her other work, but here she seems rather bland and her accent ranged from unconvincing to distractingly bad (it actually sounded more natural in the 'Poirot' episode "Appointment with Death" which is nowhere near as bad an episode as often made out, it's unrecognisable to the book but has a lot of good things on its own merits which are always ignored by the detractors who mainly sorely comment on the adaptation's unfaithfulness and nothing else).
On the other hand, the acting is fine, anchored by Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox. Whately is again very good and carries the episode with aplomb, advantaged by that Lewis is much more developed and as said he has more development. Clare Holman adds a lot. Fox is a breath of fresh air in a great contrasting role that reminds one of a more intelligent Lewis in his younger days and his sparkling sparring chemistry with Whately is a big part of the episode's, and show's, appeal. Innocent has more to do and is more commanding, her character not as problematic as in the pilot and Season 1. Ophelia Lovibond and Jenny Seagrove are excellent in support.
Production values are of very high quality. It's beautifully shot (some of the best of the show at this point), and Oxford not only looks exquisite but is like a supporting character in itself. Barrington Pheloung returns as composer, and does a first-rate job. The theme tune, while not as iconic or quite as clever as Morse's, is very pleasant to listen to, the episode is charmingly and hauntingly scored and the use of pre-existing music is very well-incorporated.
There is some fun and thought-provoking writing, especially between Lewis and Hathaway. Jessica's fate at the end is pretty tense and you care about what happens to her.
Overall, a little disappointing but hardly a stinker. 7/10 Bethany Cox
As said a number of times already, 'Lewis' started off very promising with the pilot and Season 1. It was with Season 2 where 'Lewis' hit its stride with things generally feeling more settled. Season 3 started off disappointingly with "Allegory of Love", which to me wasn't that bad but compared to the high calibre of the best episodes it could have been much better. "The Quality of Mercy" was a superior effort and saw the show back on track. "The Point of Vanishing" was a return to relative disappointment, it is a long way from bad and its numerous strengths are very good but it really isn't one of the best 'Lewis' episodes.
The story, while intriguing often and with some very interesting twists and turns, is too convoluted. Even for 'Lewis', which is no stranger before or since of plot convolution. Some of it could have been much better explained instead of confusing the viewer. The ending was similarly unsatisfying, it was hard to follow, not particularly cohesive and the murderer's motives could have been much clearer, can't even remember that for the first murder.
Zoe Boyle has been impressive in some of her other work, but here she seems rather bland and her accent ranged from unconvincing to distractingly bad (it actually sounded more natural in the 'Poirot' episode "Appointment with Death" which is nowhere near as bad an episode as often made out, it's unrecognisable to the book but has a lot of good things on its own merits which are always ignored by the detractors who mainly sorely comment on the adaptation's unfaithfulness and nothing else).
On the other hand, the acting is fine, anchored by Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox. Whately is again very good and carries the episode with aplomb, advantaged by that Lewis is much more developed and as said he has more development. Clare Holman adds a lot. Fox is a breath of fresh air in a great contrasting role that reminds one of a more intelligent Lewis in his younger days and his sparkling sparring chemistry with Whately is a big part of the episode's, and show's, appeal. Innocent has more to do and is more commanding, her character not as problematic as in the pilot and Season 1. Ophelia Lovibond and Jenny Seagrove are excellent in support.
Production values are of very high quality. It's beautifully shot (some of the best of the show at this point), and Oxford not only looks exquisite but is like a supporting character in itself. Barrington Pheloung returns as composer, and does a first-rate job. The theme tune, while not as iconic or quite as clever as Morse's, is very pleasant to listen to, the episode is charmingly and hauntingly scored and the use of pre-existing music is very well-incorporated.
There is some fun and thought-provoking writing, especially between Lewis and Hathaway. Jessica's fate at the end is pretty tense and you care about what happens to her.
Overall, a little disappointing but hardly a stinker. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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- Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Inglaterra, Reino Unido(Jessica Rattenbury's birthday party)
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