The Penguin (2024)

Started by Silver Nemesis, Fri, 22 Mar 2024, 19:11

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Damn, I really enjoyed the premiere. I'm actually shocked by how fluid it all felt. It really is an extension of the Reeves' universe.

I'll probably come back in a few days after I do a rewatch, but good god, did this deliver! I'm extremely happy by how this is all playing out.

Same. Very strong start to the series. Focused storytelling. One of the best incarnations of the Penguin in any medium, and Colin is one of the best CBM villains period.


The conspiracy theory I keep hearing is that WBD is apparently holding TB2 hostage (somewhat) based on The Penguin's numbers. I have no idea if that's true or what kind of power struggles are going on behind the scenes.

But I've seen mostly positive reviews so far. The one critical remark has come from an absolute asshat who's wrong about everything else, so why would he be right about this one thing? Either way, I'll make some time for the show probably this weekend.


Wed, 25 Sep 2024, 05:37 #15 Last Edit: Wed, 25 Sep 2024, 05:39 by The Dark Knight
I have seen points being made about this Penguin's mobster genericism and lack of iconography. He has the exaggerated penguin-like waddle, has used an umbrella, smokes and has the Iceberg Lounge. That's all he really needs. I'm a huge Batman Returns fan and love DeVito's performance. As a one and done it's perfect and iconic. But I have to admit the Farrell style is built for the long term and is thrilling on a different level. Controlling turf, shipments and taking down rivals elevates the character. There's a nice mix of humanity and street smart savagery that's very well done.



Sofia Falcone, you have never done a thing wrong in your life.


"Imagination is a quality given a man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humour was provided to console him for what he is."


Quote from: The Joker on Wed, 16 Oct  2024, 02:02

Sofia Falcone, you have never done a thing wrong in your life.
Very much enjoying her performance. You can definitely see things from her perspective. The end of the last episode was one of the most satisfying things I've seen in a while and gets the viewer supporting her vendetta. Which is great from the perspective Oz is a villain who we shouldn't really be liking all that much despite his unique charisma. He'd be the best Survivor player in existence if he went on the show, managing to talk his way out of anything. He's going to have to make some ugly choices to become the kingpin, and Farrell said a lot of people will probably hate him by the end of it all. As Joker said in '89, "you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs."

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Sun, 20 Oct  2024, 10:05Very much enjoying her performance. You can definitely see things from her perspective. The end of the last episode was one of the most satisfying things I've seen in a while and gets the viewer supporting her vendetta. Which is great from the perspective Oz is a villain who we shouldn't really be liking all that much despite his unique charisma. He'd be the best Survivor player in existence if he went on the show, managing to talk his way out of anything. He's going to have to make some ugly choices to become the kingpin, and Farrell said a lot of people will probably hate him by the end of it all.

Yeah, Cristin Milioti has taken, what I previously considered, a so-so character and made Sofia truly compelling. For me, it's one of those (oftentimes rare) examples where the cinematic adaptation unequivocally improves upon what was depicted from the source material. 

QuoteAs Joker said in '89, "you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs."

True! Penguin ascending to the throne as the Kingpin of Gotham is the hook, and what I previously thought would be the most interesting thing about the show by a mile (including Colin Farrell's performance), but again, Cristin Milioti as Sofia made this show more gripping, and it's better for it. We'll have to enjoy the time we get.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZIHnwxsUQM


"Imagination is a quality given a man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humour was provided to console him for what he is."