Top Gear Fail - Page 2

Stew · 11-29-2010, 01:04 PM

IMHO episode 2 was better than 1. I am willing to give them some time, but I just don't know how Adam and Rutledge are going to work out.

TaylorRyanSS · 11-29-2010, 01:14 PM

I liked it, yeah the hosts are not the greatest but I watch it for the cars. Even when I watch the UK Top Gear I fast forward the interviews and stuff. I just wanna see the cars. I love the cinematography.

Russo · 11-29-2010, 01:22 PM

i watched it.. its not as good as the UK Top Gear... i would have liked to see Adam Corolla on the show... i know he says things cut and dry (like me) and personally would like to see him get at the UK Top Gear... they could create some hype by going into the past Top Gears where they made fun of US cars and correct the stigma behind them...

I liked how they copied the UK camera angles... one of my pet peeves are the Hollywood directors that try and overly shoot auto shows.. its obsurd that everything has to be properly divided and "square" filmed... along with information flashing on the screen about the cars, guests, hosts, etc... the people introduce themselves ONE time, we dont need to be reminded like the History channel about who's talking... nor does the show need to set up who the hosts are EVERY episode like Battle of the Supercars... its redundancy that fills up air time because the writers honestly suck and cannot create anything unique...

christianmotox · 11-29-2010, 01:24 PM

I agree, Adam Corolla should be in that show.

chopss · 11-29-2010, 05:40 PM

yea im not digging the show, 1st there not very funny esp. when tanner tries to crack a few jokes but he sure can drive. also there trying to hard to copy the bbc show.

guiLT · 11-29-2010, 06:06 PM

The trailer didnt even interest me.

lil_red_v6 · 11-29-2010, 08:32 PM

then dont watch it

Apex Paul · 11-29-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spurscar

... forced.

I think that is a perfect description of the vibe I took away. It's like they are trying to create a similar chemistry to what exists on the original show. In time they may develop some real chemistry, but for now it seems like I'm watching three guys read from a teleprompter. I'm wondering how long before a writer starts adding "your mom is so fat" jokes.

Overall, I found the show interesting. That bit of Faust plowing snow in the Evo was pretty cool. I will continue to watch, because I will watch any show about cars. Except for the show with Dennis Gage... I can't take the 'stache.

Entaille · 11-29-2010, 09:15 PM

^ LOL him and the car crazy guy creep me out.

98_Camaro · 11-29-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entaille

aside from being too scripted, I like seeing cars in action and I'll continue to watch it. it'll get better.

Me too. I saw the pilot the other night and nearly cried when they had the three Lamborghinis going full throttle.

*DGthe3* · 11-29-2010, 10:50 PM

There have been a total of 2 episodes, of a show which everyone knew ahead of time was going to be a copy of the UK version, and you guys are complaining that, generally speaking, it lacks its own identity?

If it was nothing like the UK top gear, there would be complaints about that. If it was a perfect clone, the same people would complain about that too.

Give it time to grow and develop and judge it for what it is, not what the UK Top Gear is.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-29-2010, 11:12 PM

I wonder how the original TopGear looked it's first season when everyone was a noobie and they were getting to know each other?

Something to think about...

Dalefj · 11-29-2010, 11:34 PM

I really get the feeling that the guys, even tanner, dont know that much about cars in general. Perhaps this is due to the over scripting but they dont give you any feel for the soul of the car all of the hosts just spat out numbers and then said wohoo im going fast. The show doesnt make you feel like you have driven the cars as the UK version does. Lastly rutledge didnt make any comments about the actors current car or the things that he wants his car to do. I mean if that was clarkson he would have made some funny comment along the lines of GET A CITROEN or a Rinspeed but Rutledge seems like an idiot

King Sun · 11-30-2010, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I wonder how the original TopGear looked it's first season when everyone was a noobie and they were getting to know each other?

Something to think about...

yeah but they wasn't trying to pretend to be someone else but themselves. I mean look at the us version of the office.

11-29-2010, 01:14 PM	#16
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I liked it, yeah the hosts are not the greatest but I watch it for the cars. Even when I watch the UK Top Gear I fast forward the interviews and stuff. I just wanna see the cars. I love the cinematography. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

11-29-2010, 09:15 PM	#23
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	^ LOL him and the car crazy guy creep me out. __________________

11-29-2010, 10:50 PM	#25
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	There have been a total of 2 episodes, of a show which everyone knew ahead of time was going to be a copy of the UK version, and you guys are complaining that, generally speaking, it lacks its own identity? If it was nothing like the UK top gear, there would be complaints about that. If it was a perfect clone, the same people would complain about that too. Give it time to grow and develop and judge it for what it is, not what the UK Top Gear is. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-29-2010, 11:12 PM	#26
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I wonder how the original TopGear looked it's first season when everyone was a noobie and they were getting to know each other? Something to think about... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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11-29-2010, 01:04 PM	#15
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	IMHO episode 2 was better than 1. I am willing to give them some time, but I just don't know how Adam and Rutledge are going to work out.

11-29-2010, 01:22 PM	#17
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	i watched it.. its not as good as the UK Top Gear... i would have liked to see Adam Corolla on the show... i know he says things cut and dry (like me) and personally would like to see him get at the UK Top Gear... they could create some hype by going into the past Top Gears where they made fun of US cars and correct the stigma behind them... I liked how they copied the UK camera angles... one of my pet peeves are the Hollywood directors that try and overly shoot auto shows.. its obsurd that everything has to be properly divided and "square" filmed... along with information flashing on the screen about the cars, guests, hosts, etc... the people introduce themselves ONE time, we dont need to be reminded like the History channel about who's talking... nor does the show need to set up who the hosts are EVERY episode like Battle of the Supercars... its redundancy that fills up air time because the writers honestly suck and cannot create anything unique...

11-29-2010, 01:24 PM	#18
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	I agree, Adam Corolla should be in that show.

11-29-2010, 05:40 PM	#19
chopss Drives: 04 sentra, 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 528	yea im not digging the show, 1st there not very funny esp. when tanner tries to crack a few jokes but he sure can drive. also there trying to hard to copy the bbc show.

11-29-2010, 06:06 PM	#20
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	The trailer didnt even interest me.

11-29-2010, 08:32 PM	#21
lil_red_v6 one wheelin Drives: 2004 yamaha r6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: saginaw Posts: 2,200	then dont watch it

11-29-2010, 11:34 PM	#27
Dalefj Drives: 2017 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 193	I really get the feeling that the guys, even tanner, dont know that much about cars in general. Perhaps this is due to the over scripting but they dont give you any feel for the soul of the car all of the hosts just spat out numbers and then said wohoo im going fast. The show doesnt make you feel like you have driven the cars as the UK version does. Lastly rutledge didnt make any comments about the actors current car or the things that he wants his car to do. I mean if that was clarkson he would have made some funny comment along the lines of GET A CITROEN or a Rinspeed but Rutledge seems like an idiot