I'd like to emphasize my total ignorance of the source material , thus my review is solely based on my experience relating to this series , and this series alone. Which undeniably inspired me to read the book even if it were as half brilliant as the show .
What impressed me the most about the show is its tremendous ability to transition between its comedic aspects and its dramatic aspects, in such an unnoticeable manner without seemingly creating a grand shift in the overall tone , preserving the notion of the show being truly a ''dark comedy'' . And not only that , the series magnificently provides brilliant moments of both aspects as it can inflict both blatant laughter in parts as opposite to sombre relentless situations in other parts , but as formerly stated , both in meticulous dosages .
Another behemoth of this series is indeed , the acting , which quite seemingly isn't astonishing considering the names constituting the list titled as the cast .Absolutely astounding performance by the brilliant ''Christopher Abbat'' as ''Yossarian'' , in which he flawlessly portrayed the exceedingly fearful and the sheerly frustrated soldier , these emotions were continuously rendered palpable after being faced with a multitude of unfortunate situations throughout the series .Also , the brilliant ''Kyle Chandler '' whose portrayal of ''Colonel Cathrcart'' was quite gratifying , which is the exact word I'd use to describe '' George Clooney'' and ''Hugh Lorie'' whom I've wished for their parts to be a bit longer .
On the technical matters , extremely appealing imagery and overall cinematography and set design . However , I've noticed that some scenes are in dire need of subtitle activation , for the dialogue was quite inaudible due to the noise generated by operating heavy machinery , so beware.
As a conclusion , a rather amusing piece of entertainment which I'd absolutely adore to explore more of .
9/10 , Brilliant.
What impressed me the most about the show is its tremendous ability to transition between its comedic aspects and its dramatic aspects, in such an unnoticeable manner without seemingly creating a grand shift in the overall tone , preserving the notion of the show being truly a ''dark comedy'' . And not only that , the series magnificently provides brilliant moments of both aspects as it can inflict both blatant laughter in parts as opposite to sombre relentless situations in other parts , but as formerly stated , both in meticulous dosages .
Another behemoth of this series is indeed , the acting , which quite seemingly isn't astonishing considering the names constituting the list titled as the cast .Absolutely astounding performance by the brilliant ''Christopher Abbat'' as ''Yossarian'' , in which he flawlessly portrayed the exceedingly fearful and the sheerly frustrated soldier , these emotions were continuously rendered palpable after being faced with a multitude of unfortunate situations throughout the series .Also , the brilliant ''Kyle Chandler '' whose portrayal of ''Colonel Cathrcart'' was quite gratifying , which is the exact word I'd use to describe '' George Clooney'' and ''Hugh Lorie'' whom I've wished for their parts to be a bit longer .
On the technical matters , extremely appealing imagery and overall cinematography and set design . However , I've noticed that some scenes are in dire need of subtitle activation , for the dialogue was quite inaudible due to the noise generated by operating heavy machinery , so beware.
As a conclusion , a rather amusing piece of entertainment which I'd absolutely adore to explore more of .
9/10 , Brilliant.