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'Patrick Melrose': Wow . . .

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Posted on May 31, 2024 at 19:10:36
Billy Wonka
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 Well shot, well cast, well acted, and made with the Brit love of sending themselves up.

Cumberbatch is Patrick the only son of a hostile father (Weaving) and a ditzy, wealthy American mom (JJ Leigh). The first episode is near hilarious with Cumberbatch's 'Wolf of Wall Street' antics. The second epi starts to get serious and explains Patrick's behavior.

Only 5 epi's so it won't bog you down. You will want to watch it in one night.

Good stuff.

 

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RE: 'Patrick Melrose': Wow . . ., posted on June 2, 2024 at 07:15:39
Sondek
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 For once I have to agree with you.

Cumberbatch is amazingly amazing in the part. It reminds me a bit of "Flea Bag" in that at times it is very difficult to watch, but in the end definitely worth the squeeze.

A main character that with all his problems and flaws is never so bad that you stop rooting for him.

 

RE: 'Patrick Melrose': Wow . . ., posted on June 3, 2024 at 13:03:53
johntoste
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Location: New England
Joined: March 20, 2004
 I watched the first episode with mixed feelings, but I expect to continue.

I read the books some years back. They're dark, harsh, and acerbicly witty; ultimately compelling. Along with his slow recovery from abuse and addiction, he neatly skewers the Brit upper crust. So...much entertainment value!

 

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