Apple TV+'s "Invasion" - Starring Sam Neill - Blu-ray Forum

Darth Marcus · 06-09-2021, 02:40 PM

Trailer:

Premieres October 22, 2021

kemcha · 06-10-2021, 12:16 AM

I just watched this trailer and, I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm excited to see this series. The last time I felt this excited to see a movie or TV series was back when they were promoting trailers for M. Night's movie, "Signs". Best yet? It has Jurassic Park's Sam Neil in it. I'm definitely going to be checking this one out.

Darth Marcus · 06-10-2021, 01:52 PM

Heinz-Klett · 09-22-2021, 04:31 PM

Trailer:

eiknarf · 10-22-2021, 03:26 PM

Hold your excitement

It’s getting a whopping 36 out of 100

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/invasion-2021/season-1

I’m watching it now, and I know Apple TV doesn’t have a lot of content (compared to Amazon video and Netflix and even HBO max), but what it does have is usually strong. Usually

This is obviously their biggest failure. Or first dud

Cornelius Analog · 10-22-2021, 10:46 PM

I don't know anything about this series at all, but I do have Apple TV+ and I do like sci-fi, so I will obviously be checking this out and I'll see if I like it or not.

I couldn't care less about what any reviewers think about anything.

As far as Apple's first dud, I think that honor would probably go to any series that has been cancelled so far. I think there's been 1 or 2.

eiknarf · 10-22-2021, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornelius Analog

I don't know anything about this series at all, but I do have Apple TV+ and I do like sci-fi, so I will obviously be checking this out and I'll see if I like it or not.

I couldn't care less about what any reviewers think about anything.

As far as Apple's first dud, I think that honor would probably go to any series that has been cancelled so far. I think there's been 1 or 2.

But it’s not any one reviewer. It’s allllll reviewers.

Of course watch it and judge for yourself

But just for the record, know and remember that reviewers aren’t here to piss you off. They’re a tool. A tool for YOU to use to make an informed decision regarding your money and your TIME.

Cornelius Analog · 10-23-2021, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eiknarf

But it’s not any one reviewer. It’s allllll reviewers.

Of course watch it and judge for yourself

But just for the record, know and remember that reviewers aren’t here to piss you off. They’re a tool. A tool for YOU to use to make an informed decision regarding your money and your TIME.

Yes, I understand that that site is an aggregate of various reviews and the score gets updated as more get added.

So far there seems to be 3 positive, 8 mixed and 2 negative. That doesn't really tell me much.

I guess that reviews are perhaps useful tools for some people, and that's fine, but I personally have never paid much attention to reviews.

wxman2003 · 10-22-2021, 11:28 PM

Watched the first 2 episodes. I'd rather have a root canal. I did not even bother watching the 3rd.

supersix4 · 11-01-2021, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxman2003

Watched the first 2 episodes. I'd rather have a root canal. I did not even bother watching the 3rd.

Yeah its really dragging A$$$$$$ they're almost force feeding these characters on you across the board. They coulda had 1 episode of character intros and got right to it, instead its like oh my gawdddd

I'll stick with it but they're close to losing me lol

eiknarf · 11-01-2021, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersix4

Yeah its really dragging A$$$$$$ they're almost force feeding these characters on you across the board. They coulda had 1 episode of character intros and got right to it, instead its like oh my gawdddd

I'll stick with it but they're close to losing me lol

The writers are trying to be cafe baristas.

“LeTs mAke a dRamA buT diSguIse iT as aN aLien InvAsioN shOw”

Is my latte ready?

/

Bodyslide · 10-29-2021, 12:16 AM

Just finished up the 3 episodes, Man is it super slow. Not sure if the wife and I can watch anymore.

awibabau · 10-29-2021, 12:30 PM

Can Sam Neill in his 70's carry this show and do things someone in their 50's probably can't do?

Who knows...

BudBaxter · 10-31-2021, 09:05 PM

If you ever wondered what an alien invasion show would be like if the producers forgot to put the aliens or invasion in it, this is for you.

I'm all for slow burns, but this is just taking the ****.

goresnet · 10-31-2021, 09:27 PM

I'm enjoying it. Except for the lack of Sam Neill.

Brandon K · 11-01-2021, 05:20 AM

Sam Neill and alien invasion? Sign me up! I was so excited for this show... it’s not looking good though. Not only is Neill absent for two and three (haven’t watched four yet), but the show feels like it’s going absolutely nowhere, and all indications from reviewers, who got to see all 10 episodes at once, are that my feelings are correct.

Without spoiling anything, the Hollywood Reporter is particularly critical: “Invasion [isn’t] scary or exciting, with directors ... failing to mount any memorable set pieces. Invasion is science fiction without much science or any real genre thrills ... anticlimactic and perplexing ... I’m truly not sure if the 10th episode’s ending opens the door for a second season or if I care.”

Should I even waste 7 more hours of my life with this?

eiknarf · 11-01-2021, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon K

Sam Neill and alien invasion? Sign me up! I was so excited for this show... it’s not looking good though. Not only is Neill absent for two and three (haven’t watched four yet), but the show feels like it’s going absolutely nowhere, and all indications from reviewers, who got to see all 10 episodes at once, are that my feelings are correct.

Without spoiling anything, the Hollywood Reporter is particularly critical: “Invasion [isn’t] scary or exciting, with directors ... failing to mount any memorable set pieces. Invasion is science fiction without much science or any real genre thrills ... anticlimactic and perplexing ... I’m truly not sure if the 10th episode’s ending opens the door for a second season or if I care.”

Should I even waste 7 more hours of my life with this?

No
Because time is worth more than money, and you can’t get it back.

SilverFox84 · 11-01-2021, 03:38 PM

Wow from everyone this looks like a dull thud, have the aliens even shown up yet? Or has it all been all boring family drama to set up the characters?

solarrdadd · 11-01-2021, 04:31 PM

yes, it's a slow burn, but, i'm enjoying it. i think a big part of it is how people handle what appears to be going on and to this point, nobody knows it's "ET"aliens (assuming it actually turns out to be "ET" aliens). i like that it's seen from several main perspectives one of which is children. i think the show does a good job of having these people put under incredible pressure to survive, yet, still have to deal with everyday shit while having to deal with the unknown.

it requires patients (i think) so, i'm giving it that and enjoying how it's unfolding.

i'm in for the long haul, so, for now, i'm giving it a

Brandon K · 12-12-2021, 03:54 AM

Somehow this got renewed for season 2.

I enjoyed the soundtrack by Max Richter though, I've enjoyed some of his stuff in the past and I thought it was excellent. I guess it's available on Apple or whatever, but I'd love to have it on CD.

06-10-2021, 12:16 AM	#2
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I just watched this trailer and, I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm excited to see this series. The last time I felt this excited to see a movie or TV series was back when they were promoting trailers for M. Night's movie, "Signs". Best yet? It has Jurassic Park's Sam Neil in it. I'm definitely going to be checking this one out.

06-10-2021, 01:52 PM	#3
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1493 Blu-ray collection:1749 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76

10-22-2021, 03:26 PM	#5
eiknarf Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:393 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	Hold your excitement It’s getting a whopping 36 out of 100 https://www.metacritic.com/tv/invasion-2021/season-1 I’m watching it now, and I know Apple TV doesn’t have a lot of content (compared to Amazon video and Netflix and even HBO max), but what it does have is usually strong. Usually This is obviously their biggest failure. Or first dud

10-22-2021, 10:46 PM	#6
Cornelius Analog Active Member Member since:Oct 2018	I don't know anything about this series at all, but I do have Apple TV+ and I do like sci-fi, so I will obviously be checking this out and I'll see if I like it or not. I couldn't care less about what any reviewers think about anything. As far as Apple's first dud, I think that honor would probably go to any series that has been cancelled so far. I think there's been 1 or 2.

10-22-2021, 11:28 PM	#9
wxman2003 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2016	Watched the first 2 episodes. I'd rather have a root canal. I did not even bother watching the 3rd.

10-29-2021, 12:16 AM	#12
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	Just finished up the 3 episodes, Man is it super slow. Not sure if the wife and I can watch anymore.

10-29-2021, 12:30 PM	#13
awibabau Banned Member since:Apr 2021	Can Sam Neill in his 70's carry this show and do things someone in their 50's probably can't do? Who knows...

10-31-2021, 09:05 PM	#14
BudBaxter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016	If you ever wondered what an alien invasion show would be like if the producers forgot to put the aliens or invasion in it, this is for you. I'm all for slow burns, but this is just taking the ****.

10-31-2021, 09:27 PM	#15
goresnet Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:League City, TX 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:576 Trading Score:1	I'm enjoying it. Except for the lack of Sam Neill.

11-01-2021, 05:20 AM	#16
Brandon K Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Canada 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:8	Sam Neill and alien invasion? Sign me up! I was so excited for this show... it’s not looking good though. Not only is Neill absent for two and three (haven’t watched four yet), but the show feels like it’s going absolutely nowhere, and all indications from reviewers, who got to see all 10 episodes at once, are that my feelings are correct. Without spoiling anything, the Hollywood Reporter is particularly critical: “Invasion [isn’t] scary or exciting, with directors ... failing to mount any memorable set pieces. Invasion is science fiction without much science or any real genre thrills ... anticlimactic and perplexing ... I’m truly not sure if the 10th episode’s ending opens the door for a second season or if I care.” Should I even waste 7 more hours of my life with this?

11-01-2021, 03:38 PM	#18
SilverFox84 Banned Member since:Jun 2020	Wow from everyone this looks like a dull thud, have the aliens even shown up yet? Or has it all been all boring family drama to set up the characters?

11-01-2021, 04:31 PM	#19
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	yes, it's a slow burn, but, i'm enjoying it. i think a big part of it is how people handle what appears to be going on and to this point, nobody knows it's "ET"aliens (assuming it actually turns out to be "ET" aliens). i like that it's seen from several main perspectives one of which is children. i think the show does a good job of having these people put under incredible pressure to survive, yet, still have to deal with everyday shit while having to deal with the unknown. it requires patients (i think) so, i'm giving it that and enjoying how it's unfolding. i'm in for the long haul, so, for now, i'm giving it a

12-12-2021, 03:54 AM	#20
Brandon K Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Canada 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:8	Somehow this got renewed for season 2. I enjoyed the soundtrack by Max Richter though, I've enjoyed some of his stuff in the past and I thought it was excellent. I guess it's available on Apple or whatever, but I'd love to have it on CD.

Best TV Deals