“Society bristles with
enigmas which look hard to solve. It is a perfect maze of intrigue.” – Honore de
Balzac. The Game of Thrones epitomizes this image magnificently. A game
that screams with enigmas and mazes of intrigue
that gives the viewer no other choice but to become enthralled. TV Guide movie reviewer, Matt Roush, highlights
the same sentiment in his article, “Roush Review: Grim Thrones Is a Crowning Achievement.” The series is based on the book
by George RR Martin titled, A song of
Fire and Ice. To keep the focus on the story line, Martin became the co-executive producer of The
Game of Thrones. Roush captures the audience with his review in such a way
that even the harshest critics would find themselves front and center of this “political
and psychological” mind play fantasy drama.
Roush introduces the series
to the reader by presenting the title of episode one, “Winter Is Coming.” The
title foreshadows a possible slow-moving action sequence throughout the drama. He
points out that the title of episode one is misleading. He indicates that the
series, in contrast, is a dynamic and heated
cinema. Roush expresses his admiration of the series by stating “the real magical
wizardry…in the rich storytelling, embroiling a bounty of memorable characters
young and old in a fatalistic free-for-all of dynastic mayhem.” This statement
provides insight to the reader that the upcoming season contains an array of treats to cater to a
variety of viewers. Though the familiarity of this rustic epic in Roush’s telling
of this tale in its “honor, family, treachery, revenge and heroism” that
viewers of epic cinematography seek out, it gives its uniqueness in its maze of
family and relationship interests, quick
to kill action of possible main characters, and mirroring of the time in its less than
colorful imagery makes the season one
that keeps its viewer coming back for more, as Roush views points out.
The
coming of time in this epic Roush places an emphasis that the mole that other
epic films place women, men and children in will not be found in this series of
episodes. Instead Roush points out that the awe-factor is highlighted in the
placement of tomboyish daughters, rebelling lords and ladies that give respect
towards out casted family, even to adoption of animals in which normally would
be killed but are saved by the standing up of a child against his powerful and
well respected father. Scenes that Roush highlights only Game of Thrones has
the strength to risk in its ground breaking script that he foresees will
motivate his readers to engage their minds in this alchemy of converging
brilliance.
I
found Roush’s review to be very engaging and informative. I began enjoying the series Game of Thrones since it
first aired on television…I absolutely loved it from the start. The rustic
nature and original but unique appeal has a great refreshing appeal to me. Imagery
that is realistic (cold, wet, dirty landscape) to the time places me in the
trance of the fictional series that very well could be a realistic history is
as addicting as Roush foretold it would be. I also enjoyed the ease of understanding the family names that
the scripts gives by using today’s age names such as Robert, Ned, Jaime, Jon…this
made the story line more relatable to me. As going along with the realism…I
also disliked the some of the scenes due to the pleasure of the realism of the
actors and scenes. I disliked some scenes because it held some characters that
the producers “wanted” me to dislike. Joffrey Baratheon, for example, is a
character that I disliked in the first episode due to his self centered
mentality, evil intentions, and constant sadistic actions. In contrast, I most
enjoyed the intelligence of Tyrion Lannister. He engaged my interests due to his
dwarfism. He made himself improvise and heighten his abilities to diligently
accomplish more than a man twice his size could achieve. Tyrion used his
intelligence to service his cruel world of giants and bullies…a trait that I
highly respected in this character.
If
I never heard of the series, Roush’s
review would really encourage me to give a close watch to this epic fantasy.
The way in which the review explained the similiarities, differences, and
mood of this dark yet enlightening
offering of entertainment is exactly how I would’ve explained the series to
engage others into what I so look forward to viewing. For others to read this
review the link at http://www.tvguide.com/news/roush-review-thrones-1031879.aspx#disqus_thread
can take the interested person there. To
overcome themselves with realism yet lost in fantasy…I would highly recommend
the advice of Roush as he speaks of Tyroin Lannister, “This dwarf has game —
and so does this fabulous dark fable. Dig in.”
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