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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just bought the show for the heck of it (actuallt the cover looked nice and the synopsis intrigued me). It grabbed me the first second the Danny Elfman theme started and didn't let go 'till the season's untimely finale. I'm not going to repeat all the Buffy/Angel comparisons. The woman are pretty then men are cute, the story is fun and exciting. This is not rocket science but supernatural television at it's (almost) best. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.
Oh, and even though it was cancelled and some websites mention it ends on a cliffhanger....you don't feel cheated after watching the 13th episode. Only by Fox for pulling the plug.
The only question is: what to watch next...(any suggestions?)
Oh, and even though it was cancelled and some websites mention it ends on a cliffhanger....you don't feel cheated after watching the 13th episode. Only by Fox for pulling the plug.
The only question is: what to watch next...(any suggestions?)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
At the New Jersey resort lifeguard Jesse rescues unconscious Christina from the sea, unaware she is The Daughter of Lucifer - her task to create havoc throughout the town, a trial run before destroying the planet. As her mentor Lucas explains, "This world is a sick dog and needs to be put down." But Jesse also has hidden powers, he God's representative to prevent this happening. As the two fall in love, they could prove the ultimate Romeo and Juliet....
Glowing reviews tempted me to buy. Sadly I cannot be as enthusiastic. The central idea is great, but the treatment less so - the impression given of a soapy offering for teens, its look seemingly more important than everything else. The scripts are lacklustre, the characters shallow and by no stretch of the imagination can the acting be considered a strength.
The series (soon axed, indeed some episodes were never shown here) is perhaps best enjoyed as a guilty pleasure. Disregard all the loopholes and absurdities. Just sit back and relish the increasing tension between Good and Evil, those special effects and a thirteenth episode climax that goes so entertainingly over the top. Savour too that 666 design - an inspired touch.
(Those who study cast lists may be interested to see Aaron Paul occasionally included - he destined to shine in "Breaking Bad".)
Glowing reviews tempted me to buy. Sadly I cannot be as enthusiastic. The central idea is great, but the treatment less so - the impression given of a soapy offering for teens, its look seemingly more important than everything else. The scripts are lacklustre, the characters shallow and by no stretch of the imagination can the acting be considered a strength.
The series (soon axed, indeed some episodes were never shown here) is perhaps best enjoyed as a guilty pleasure. Disregard all the loopholes and absurdities. Just sit back and relish the increasing tension between Good and Evil, those special effects and a thirteenth episode climax that goes so entertainingly over the top. Savour too that 666 design - an inspired touch.
(Those who study cast lists may be interested to see Aaron Paul occasionally included - he destined to shine in "Breaking Bad".)
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the story of Christina Nickson, a beautiful and angelic looking girl who is found floating in the sea and is rescued by Jesse, the local lifeguard. As Christina spends time in Point Pleasant we soon find out that she is the "Child of Darkness", her father is the Devil and it's his plan that she wreaks havoc on the unsuspecting people of the town. Her presence causes inner and negative emotions in the townspeople to erupt and the introduction of Boyd, the right hand man of the devil worstens things for them.
After watching great shows like Buffy, Angel and Tru Calling I was waiting for something to take it's place and Point Pleasant actually did that for me. Marti Nixon one of the writers and Executive Producers of Buffy also worked on Point Pleasant and this is very clear in some of it's themes and characters. Christina represents the light and the dark, the good and the evil in all of us as she is a metaphor of the inner struggle within us humans. As her mum was a church abiding innocent girl and her father is the devil, it is for her to choose to be evil or good. Like Buffy she also represents what it is to be a teenager trying to find her way in this big bad wide world.
The relationship between Christina and Jesse parellels that of Buffy and Angel's, in the sense that they are two tragic lovers, one a symbol of goodness, whislt the other is the extreme opposite, yet they still love each other and try and overcome it. The season finale is unbelievably good and it drums in that message that religion doesn't solely exist in what a church or a mosque preaches to us, it also lies inside us.
I think it's a pity it was cancelled as too many great shows are like Tru Calling, but I am happy it ended with the last episode tying everything up. If you're a fan of supernatural shows like Buffy and Angel then I'd recommend you watching this!
After watching great shows like Buffy, Angel and Tru Calling I was waiting for something to take it's place and Point Pleasant actually did that for me. Marti Nixon one of the writers and Executive Producers of Buffy also worked on Point Pleasant and this is very clear in some of it's themes and characters. Christina represents the light and the dark, the good and the evil in all of us as she is a metaphor of the inner struggle within us humans. As her mum was a church abiding innocent girl and her father is the devil, it is for her to choose to be evil or good. Like Buffy she also represents what it is to be a teenager trying to find her way in this big bad wide world.
The relationship between Christina and Jesse parellels that of Buffy and Angel's, in the sense that they are two tragic lovers, one a symbol of goodness, whislt the other is the extreme opposite, yet they still love each other and try and overcome it. The season finale is unbelievably good and it drums in that message that religion doesn't solely exist in what a church or a mosque preaches to us, it also lies inside us.
I think it's a pity it was cancelled as too many great shows are like Tru Calling, but I am happy it ended with the last episode tying everything up. If you're a fan of supernatural shows like Buffy and Angel then I'd recommend you watching this!
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Interesting Series
This interesting series is the story of a teenage girl Christina [I do not know if it is intentional irony that her name is derived from `Christ'] who is mysteriously washed up on... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Legal Vampire
Birds of ill Omen.
Set in the small seaside town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey a teenage girl, named Christina Nickson, is rescued from the sea by lifeguard Jesse Parker. Read more
Published 18 months ago by I. R. Kerr
Gothic and simply beautiful
I will admit that the show starts somewhat slow - as other reviewers have also stated - and it took me a while to get into the story. Especially since I'm not a Buffy fan. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Bart Samyn
Ambitious.
It starts off almost like a weekend drama or soap opera, setting the background to the story which is about to unfold. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by Bryan A.
Wrong comaprisons made by many
This is not Buffy or Angel, so do not buy it on that expectation. A far better comparison would be to American Gothic, another show cancelled too soon. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by E. S. Blatch
Starts slow and somewhere gets creepy
I didnt expect such a well made series when I started seeing "Point Pleasant".
It start as a typical teenage drama with "suble hints"(cough) pointing mystical powers . Read more
It start as a typical teenage drama with "suble hints"(cough) pointing mystical powers . Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2007 by Midnightsun
One of the best TV shows ever
This series was at turns gripping, sexy, and entertaining. The last few episodes were not shown in the UK; this is a crime. Read more
Published on 7 April 2006 by Mr. Andrew C. Patrick
Excellent Series - A Misunderstood Classic
This DVD is a collection of all the episodes of the excellent but ill-fated series Point Pleasant. The collection includes all the episodes screened in the series' short run... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2006
Pretty Awful
Its writer attempts to copy the likes of Angel and Tru Calling, but can't hold a candle to either show. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2006 by Mrs. Mildred N. Collins
It didn't get the breaks in deserved
I got region one copy of this DVD recently, which meant I was finally able to see all thirteen episodes. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2005 by I. Marshall
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