Being Human
Being Human
TV-14 | 25 January 2009 (USA)
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  • Reviews
    Alicia

    I love this movie so much

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    Senteur

    As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

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    Aiden Melton

    The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

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    Ava-Grace Willis

    Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

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    HeyHeyheyKids

    can't say much that hasn't already been said: insightful and fun little Brit show about three supernatural beings trying to keep their s*it together. as a fan of doctor who, I don't mind giggle-inducing FX and some awkward editing, but here those superficial faults don't even read, given the fun plot and often brilliant writing.Russell Tovey and Lenora Crichlow are fabulous as (respectively) a highly-strung werewolf dude and an upbeat ghost girl trying to make the best of her (after)life, but it's the third member of the cast who gets my attention the most. holy S*IT Aidan turner is hot. he's a terrific actor and is given a lot of range and space to develop Mitchell, a vampire suffering from blood withdrawal in what is a blatant metaphor for substance addiction. but DAMN SON, i can't focus on your monologues n s*it with DEM ANGELIC BROWS and SCULPTED-ASS FACIAL STRUCTURE. in a couple of episodes he's half naked and i swear i literally almost wept...'thank u Jesus', i whispered to the heavens.rampaging hormones aside, watch this show. If gore and relatively explicit sex scenes ain't your thing, then step aside, but pretty much everyone else should find something to like here: engrossing story lines, genuinely funny writing, but above all, believable and hyper-endearing performances from the supernatural trio.I rarely give a crap about the characters of any shows I watch, but with this one, they feel like they could be some of your best buds that just happen to be dead or prone to turn into a wolf.

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    Tweekums

    This supernatural horror/comedy starts off with a fairly simple yet original premise; what would happen if a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf were to live together; all the time trying to hide their true nature from those around them. At first it looked as if we'd never get to find out as the series was initially cancelled after its pilot… so many people took to the internet to let the BBC know how much they liked it that eventually a full series was commissioned with a few changes to the cast. Initially it follows Bristol based trio Annie, the ghost; Mitchell, the vampire; and George, the werewolf as they struggle to prevent the local vampires' plans for domination. As the series progresses they face difficulties; dealing with supernatural enemies, people who want to exterminate their kind and their own base instincts. They also move from Bristol to Barry Island and eventually the cast changes; although at its centre there is always a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf.I really enjoyed this series; it had a great cast and managed to survive a change of characters surprisingly well. At its heart it is a solid drama with some good comic moments; at times it is easy to forget that it is also a horror series which makes those scenes all the more shocking when they do occur. All of the main actors do good jobs and the writers and directors keep things fairly tense for much of the time. The fact that protagonists are seen to be replaceable makes the danger seem more real as does the fact that at times the non-ghost protagonists can lose control and cause carnage as horrific as the villains. After five series I'm sad that 'Being Human' is over but I'm glad that it ended while it was still good rather than dragging on into mediocrity.

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    Mike1388

    Let me make this review short and simple. First of all, I like British television, some of them are even better than US mediocre, oh and don't forget those accents, I can watch anything based on that accent only. So, when I heard about Being Human produced by BBC, I was ecstatic! The first season have 6 episodes only, with an hour long each. The first few episodes was fulfilling, the great story lines, actors and emotions were amazing! But I got irritated when the same pattern is repeated till the end of the series. I like long hours movie, I like drama and emotions, but Being Human tells story about supernatural creatures who 'try' to fit in and be as human as possible. Vampire that doesn't want to kill, a ghost that is too scared and the worst, a werewolf that whines all the time, it's unbearable. The character development is so poor and slow, and that's a shame. I promised myself I won't watch the second season, but hey! who knows things might change.

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    todgourley

    Drama, mystery, self discovery, angst and "desperation for relief" comedy is spattered through out this well written and acted show. In 2 very short runs (16 in all?)I care more for these unlikely group of supernatural misfits than all the seasons of "Friends". Annie, Mitchell, George, and Nina sit on the fence between worlds, running from what they are and leaving claw marks in their past. The third set of shows have just started and I can't wait to see my friends again. I think it is best to watch the show, if you can, as they aired on BBC. When the shows makes the crossing on the pond some of the grittiness gets watered down. On a personal note, if you have watched the SyFy version, it pales by comparison.

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