How long can you sustain a show with two people constantly carping at each other, walking around town and essentially repeating the same dialogue? I'll admit there's a certain quintessential Twilight Zone quality at work here, but I am astounded at the positive, rave comments by other IMDB users, considering that there are so many episodes of far greater quality and stature from which to judge the series.
I know they were cranking them out on a weekly basis as TZ was headed for the graveyard of Television cancellations, so I get it. The first big effect shot near the end--the giant hand reaching into the town street--was effective, considering the show's low budget and rushed schedule. But the following shots with the teeny-tiny characters matted into the kid's hand were really bad, which totally undercuts any dramatic punch.
The best thing about the episode for me---and I'm serious--- are the plentiful shots of the MGM backlot's classic "Andy Hardy" Street which, sadly, was in decline and already looking rather run-down. So in that respect, this episode is worthwhile in that it preserves something of the faded glory of Hollywood's Golden Age.
So, go ahead and hit the "NO" button, since I'm sure that anyone who loves this episode will disagree with my comments. But the question "Was this review helpful?" is intended for people who've never seen this show and, in that regard, I'm doing my best to be "Helpful". LR
I know they were cranking them out on a weekly basis as TZ was headed for the graveyard of Television cancellations, so I get it. The first big effect shot near the end--the giant hand reaching into the town street--was effective, considering the show's low budget and rushed schedule. But the following shots with the teeny-tiny characters matted into the kid's hand were really bad, which totally undercuts any dramatic punch.
The best thing about the episode for me---and I'm serious--- are the plentiful shots of the MGM backlot's classic "Andy Hardy" Street which, sadly, was in decline and already looking rather run-down. So in that respect, this episode is worthwhile in that it preserves something of the faded glory of Hollywood's Golden Age.
So, go ahead and hit the "NO" button, since I'm sure that anyone who loves this episode will disagree with my comments. But the question "Was this review helpful?" is intended for people who've never seen this show and, in that regard, I'm doing my best to be "Helpful". LR