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ABC: We Can Be Heroes - Opinions?

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offlineBurt Rito

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Aug 3 05 11:25 PM

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Just finished watching We Can Be Heroes on ABC tonight - I believe it was the second episode of a six part mockumentary series. It "follows the trials and tribulations of five unique Australians who have made the shortlist to represent their state for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year."

I didn't like it at all and it got me wondering why exactly. I'm a huge fan of mockumentary style comedies, but this one had me barely cracking a smile.

A) the actor who plays the 6 Aussies, Chris Lilley, leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to just that, acting... very little heart here with his performance. There's something about 20-something male Aussie comedians at the moment, they're like a carbon copy of each other.

B) the writing: this episode lacked any form of goal to strive for (with maybe the exception of the asian character trying out for the theatre role). Sure there's a goal at the end of it all when you count the entire 6 episodes, who will win, but there has to be something to get you through each episode at a time. Very little happening.

C) practically zero conflict (except again maybe with the asian character)

I think it best compares to say the UK's Human Remaims or People Like Us. Each of those episodes dealt with one character and didn't spread mutliple characters over an entire series. That's the main issue with Heros, it just doesn't have the staying power. It should have concentrated on one possible Aussie of the year each show, gave that person a mini goal, such as the asian trying to get his theatre role much to his fathers dismay. It's just scatter brains at the moment.

Anyways - I'm no longer a lurker - Hi! :)

- Mike

(Edited to add URL for those who haven't heard of it: www.abc.net.au/tv/heroes/ )

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status offlineTheDarkVampiro Re: ABC: We Can Be Heroes - Opinions?   #1 [-]

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Aug 4 05 2:22 AM

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Errrm, its ABC Television.. need we say more?

status offlinetrackmark Re: ABC: We Can Be Heroes - Opinions?   #2 [-]

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Aug 4 05 8:32 AM

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Such a pitty! We so need a hit. or 3!


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The last good one being Kath and Kim? Yet those characters appeared long before the actual series.

The Games would be my pick for the last decent Aussie comedy, but I've got a feeling I'm forgetting something.

status offlineSaruman of Orthanc We can be heroes   #4 [-]

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It's not bad. Very 'Little Britain-esk'

Personally I don't think it's very original. As for needing a decent comedy series, well, I am currently working on writing one. If you are interested in reviewing some of the scripts and giving feed back, drop me a line at victorkalka@gmail.com

Cheers,
Victor


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I absolutely love 'We can be heros". I think Chris is very original and disagree he is a carbon copy of other male comedians. He was invloved in the Hamish and Andy show and I thought back then that he was by far the most comically talent one there.

I have to also congratulate him on getting his own work out there. I think his performance is absolutely full of heart and shows an amazing passion for his craft.

Sorry you didn't find it as entertaining but personally, I was blown away. I think he is brilliant!

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