Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Broadchurch or Gracepoint? I'm sorry but I don't understand why this remake was necessary. Why bother? On the face of it, Gracepoint looks OK but - I say again, Why? Firstly, Broadchurch was faultless. It was probably the best drama of its kind. Ever. Why mess with perfection? Secondly, why oh why get David Tennant to do it all over again? They could at least have had the decency to let some American play the part instead of persuading Tennant to adopt an uncharacteristic American accent. (I also question David Tennant's sanity in accepting this role - money maybe). And for the record, Danny's father in this version is totally unconvincing and does not have the impact it should. Somehow, there is this inability for Americans to follow the 'Britishness' of the English language. What is that all about? We, in England, suffer American programmes on a daily basis (some very good / others really not so good) and we don't complain about it. We don't feel the need to make our own version of American programmes. We have the intelligence to decipher the Americans relentless ability to completely deconstruct the English language and what's more we put up with it. Strangely, we also have the ability to understand all of your distinctly odd dialects. If Americans would just get over themselves and watch the original Broadchurch, I'm sure they could not be anything other than moved and amazed by it. I watched the first episode of Gracepoint and decided there was no point in watching any more. Having seen Broadchurch I was not interested in seeing a different version to compare it to. People of America, do yourselves a favour - watch the original.

Watch the show for what it is. The majority of the shows viewers watch the show for it's own merits. If Fox were to just air Broadchurch, it would tend to fail, as much of the dialect would not translate easily, and would thus detract from the show, and would fail. Doctor Who has succeeded because of it's sheer history. Many, if not most, don't know who David Tennant is, or where he's from. How many know that he is faking an American accent? Unless you are familiar with Doctor Who, you have no idea what he has done before. Let this show run it's course. Fox will probably cancel it half way through a season, as soon as a lot of people start liking it. (hello Firefly?)

Gracepoint is the perfect 10 episode show. The locale is a craggy sea town with colorful characters and moody weather. The storyline moves somewhat slowly, but it's an enjoyable ride to take while you learn who killed Danny. Along the way you learn a little about each character who may, or may not, have done the deed. It's annoying that people compare it to Broadchurch. The show does what it's supposed to do - it entertains you. Each week I wait with anticipation for the next episode. That is the recipe for a successful television show - when the viewer is drawn back time and again. If Fox makes another 10 episode mystery in the fictional town of Gracepoint after this one is over with Detectives Gunn and Carver working to solve the case, I will be sitting in front of my TV again each week. Bravo Fox!

I've watched 2 episodes of Gracepoint and am pretty sure I'll not be watching any more. Another mystery show.... yeah, I could really get into that. However when you add yet another disheveled, unshaven detective and some seriously bad acting coupled with a plot that could actually be good if the acting were better.... I have to delete this one from my DVR! Sorry, folks, but I really need something I can find at least a little bit believable. David Tennant simply does not do the character justice. And, the directors need to go back to director's school. There are too many pauses in the dialog and/or action, which, I'm sure, are meant to heighten the suspense but only make the show draaaaag on and the actors look kinda dumb. I'm sure there will be some of my fellow enthusiasts who will be offended by this and will disagree vehemently, but... that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. A pale imitation of .....