![]() ![]() I am dreading the US version, though I like the idea that Rutger Hauer will play the Afrikkaner, Du Plessis. The episode where everybody comes down with an illness (won't spoil it for you) is genuinely well done and kept me riveted. That makes the story lines a touch more sophisticated than the eye rollers give it credit for. You see, their difficulties parallel of the overall difficulty in assimilating into the African lifestyle. So, I enjoy the emotional region the program explores, and especially the difficulty in having the two families assimilate into one. ![]() That makes sentimental pieces invaluable, I think. ![]() If we did, we would have no need of therapists, right? And so we denigrate those who explore this psychological ground, using symbols and story lines to tell us something about ourselves. They tend to get to the emotional nitty gritty that most of us do not want explored, either in others or ourselves. ![]() For some, the sentimental nature of the stories is worthy of a roll of the eyes or feigned disgust. I am a fan of Stephen Thompkinson, ever since first seeing him in Ballykissangel. Second, I like fish-out-of-water stories. The series has finished here, but I'm sure they'll show it again. Give it another chance! I'm not a fan of wildlife themes, so I didn't pay it any attention when the series started here, but for me the sign of a good show is that it can capture you at any episode that you start watching it, and this is what happened to me. The show has gotten some rather virulent reviews on this site, but I came in the middle of the season, so the show must have improved by then, because I can highly recommend it. While the entire cast is good, Hayley Mills' acting pedigree allowed her to confidently stride into a role that is the complete antithesis of her sweet image during her heyday, making her believable as Amanda Holden's bitter mother who likes to push people's buttons. She was a big star when I was growing up and her experience really shows. But it was really great to see Hayley Mills again. This is the first time I've seen Stephen Tompkinson, but I bet he does comedy, his muggings make me laugh. What a great show! I like all the actors. This is a wonderful show, sadly is does not get the credit it so thoroughly deserves. And even if it is predictable, the storyline is still well-done. I mean, if I'm tired and there's a long week ahead, do I want to watch some complicated murder mystery where you are constantly left in the dark to as where you are in the plot? No. I agree it is predictable, but that's the sort of thing I like on Sunday night. Yes, I could simply watch a nature film instead, but I doubt that it will have the same impact. There were some beautiful shots of African wildlife. Who cares if it's not 100% accurate? I like it. They have many adventures involving monkeys, lions, elephants and all sorts. They meet up with Dupe Plessi, an alcoholic (non-stereotypical) bad-tempered Afrikaan, and try to bring the wildlife back to a dried up infertile wasteland. Wild at Heart is about a vet and his family who move to Africa. Wild at Heart in fact is as not as bad as these comments make it out to be. How come the so-called 'helpful' comments are the negative ones. ![]()
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