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The Tomorrow People - The New Generation Complete Series
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not at all bad
Review date: 2008-09-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
If you can take this modern version of the classic series on its own merits and forget the original series ever existed, then this is great, tops! The stories were great, the actors too and it had a great deal of potential that, sorry to say, was not fully realised. Had it been, this series might have had a much longer run. If it had been billed as a continuation of the original, and handled as such rather than as a remake, it would have gone a lot further toward winning over the stalwart fans of the original series.
Be that as it may, The New Tomorrow People is good stuff, and in my opinion still stands out as good solid and entertaining drama for kids and adults alike. (My mum likes this too...she's now in her 60s). Go on, try it!
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Reviews
A Must for SciFi Fans
Review date: 2007-09-15 Rating: 8 out of 10
Here's the plots for the episodes:
Season 1: 5 Episodes
"The Origin Story"
A group of young people discover they have special powers linking them to each other but also a mysterious wrecked spacecraft found on a Pacific Island. Danger awaits them at every turn when unscrupulous people are intent on using their superior abilities for their own advantage.
Season 2: 10 Episodes
"The Culex Experiment" (5 Episodes)
Kevin witnesses an abduction and gets stung by a deadly new species of mosquito. The Tomorrow People find themselves on a mission to stop the world from being held to ransom by the insane Doctor Culex and to prevent highly dangerous technology from falling into evil hands.
"Monsoon Man" (5 Episodes)
An American breakfast cereal mogul plans to control the world`s weather from space in an attempt to monopolise the profitable breakfast cereal market. The Tomorrow People must stop him at all costs.
Season 3: 10 Episodes
"The Rameses Connection" (5 Episodes)
The Tomorrow People are having visions of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh calling to them across the centuries of time. At the same time a priceless and ancient Egyptian artifact is stolen from the British Museum. Coincidence? The Tomorrow People must investigate both events to discover the mysterious link.
"The Living Stones" (5 Episodes)
When strange objects start to fall from the skies over a quaint English village and the locals` begin to turn into green eyed zombies intent of world domination...The Tomorrow People must fight to stop them.
Disappointing reworking of a 70s classic
Review date: 2007-09-13 Rating: 2 out of 10
For those who have not seen this before (like me), but who remember the classic 70s show with affection, best to avoid this one.
Perhaps it's symptomatic of the early 90s - or just bad writing and acting - but this show is shallow and insipid.
Different characters are American at different times - it seems that the role of the American changes with various characters slipping into and out of an American accent in different stories (maybe I missed something).
The acting (or rather - over-acting) is pretty bad. Unlike the 70s show which at its best, actually challenged kids - this one is simplistic and pretty stupid really.
It's a real pity, because if approached in a different way, as a continuation of the 70s story, this could have been quite intelligent and smart. If it had been done well, it could have still been on TV today. Fortunately, it is mercifully short - at 25 episodes.
If your memories are of the 70s version, don't ruin them by watching this.
Enjoyable but...
Review date: 2007-08-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
I wanted to buy this anyway as I'm a bit if a fan of the series but was slightly disappointed that, despite what it suggests in Amazon's listing, it DOES NOT CONTAIN The Pilot Episode.
Not as promised
Review date: 2007-02-14 Rating: 4 out of 10
I love the Tomorrow People, and have for years, since I first saw it as a child. I was so excited when it found available on DVD, and even more so that it was listed as all regions. It arrived this morning, and to my dismay, it's a region 2 DVD, which is understandable, but not what was listed. Also, the quality of the image is poor. The screen is always fuzzy and grainy appearing. I'm quite disappointed, even if I love the show.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Naomie Harris
Kristian Schmid
Christian Tessier
Adam Pearce
Alexandra Milman
Creators:
Kristian Schmid (Primary Contributor)
Christian Tessier (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Revelation Films
Manufacturer: Revelation Films
EAN: 5027182612673
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 5
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2006-03-20
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 600 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)