Sharp Objects HBO

[Anonymous]

The scariest thing about this production was Elizabeth Perkins facial surgery. She looked like Joan rivers raised from the dead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The scariest thing about this production was Elizabeth Perkins facial surgery. She looked like Joan rivers raised from the dead.

I kind of liked her character up until she acknowledged that she stood by while Adora poisoned her daughters.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Which wouldn't prevent the detective from actually investigating.

Yet it does. The author shouldn't set a mystery in modern times if she's just going to gloss over technology and procedures that exist.

There are crime procedurals to be found if that’s your thing. Most viewers of this series probably aren’t looking for a longer series just to cover all of the minutiae of forensic investigation and analysis. It was shown that the detective who came in from Kansas City or wherever was inspecting the body in the morgue, poring over crime scene photos, dental and medical records, taking soil samples from tires, interviewing people, asking questions of experts, etc. The sheriff was shown resisting a lot of that, which was kind of a theme to the story. There was actual investigating going on, but little of it was coming from residents of Wind Gap.

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This wasn't a police procedural. It was a fictional story about a terribly dysfunctional family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which wouldn't prevent the detective from actually investigating.

Yet it does. The author shouldn't set a mystery in modern times if she's just going to gloss over technology and procedures that exist.

There are crime procedurals to be found if that’s your thing. Most viewers of this series probably aren’t looking for a longer series just to cover all of the minutiae of forensic investigation and analysis. It was shown that the detective who came in from Kansas City or wherever was inspecting the body in the morgue, poring over crime scene photos, dental and medical records, taking soil samples from tires, interviewing people, asking questions of experts, etc. The sheriff was shown resisting a lot of that, which was kind of a theme to the story. There was actual investigating going on, but little of it was coming from residents of Wind Gap.

I don't necessarily like procedurals. I like complex characters and plots. This was just an extremely laid out story with massive plot holes and using weird titillating sex to get away with it. Chris Messina's character did nothing but drink in bars and try to sleep with Amy Adams who when isn't dressed up looks kind of dumpy. She seemed like she was on ambien during every scene. The doe eyed amma looked like she stepped out of roller boogie or pretty little liars.

It had a great cast except for amma. not sure why people get so agitated when people express dislike of it. It was boring and nonsensical.

I'm not the PP and I'm not agitated in the least that you didn't like it. But the rest of us are explaining why we *did* like it - and you're the only one who seems agitated.

I thought the entire cast was perfect, with Amma being an incredible new talent. I was simultaneously transfixed and repulsed by her. She did such an astounding job playing that character - from freshly scrubbed and sweet, in her bows and dresses, to slutty and high when out with her friends...to the last scenes where she's actually baring her teeth as she strangles the girls... amazing. And Patricia Clarkson was beautiful, ice cold evil. Camille was always drunk (though high-functioning), so no wonder it seemed like she was on Ambien. That was exactly what she was supposed to be like. I even got the impression that she probably smelled bad, considering she was wearing a sweater and jeans during the sultry, hot weather. That, combined with drinking constantly, made me feel I could practically smell her. Remember when Adora lovingly tells her, "You smell ripe." Ugh.

Did anyone notice that Camille is only drinking water and coffee at the end? And she looks so much more "with it." So I guess she cleaned up her act.

All in all, I loved this show and keep thinking about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which wouldn't prevent the detective from actually investigating.

Yet it does. The author shouldn't set a mystery in modern times if she's just going to gloss over technology and procedures that exist.

There are crime procedurals to be found if that’s your thing. Most viewers of this series probably aren’t looking for a longer series just to cover all of the minutiae of forensic investigation and analysis. It was shown that the detective who came in from Kansas City or wherever was inspecting the body in the morgue, poring over crime scene photos, dental and medical records, taking soil samples from tires, interviewing people, asking questions of experts, etc. The sheriff was shown resisting a lot of that, which was kind of a theme to the story. There was actual investigating going on, but little of it was coming from residents of Wind Gap.

I don't necessarily like procedurals. I like complex characters and plots. This was just an extremely laid out story with massive plot holes and using weird titillating sex to get away with it. Chris Messina's character did nothing but drink in bars and try to sleep with Amy Adams who when isn't dressed up looks kind of dumpy. She seemed like she was on ambien during every scene. The doe eyed amma looked like she stepped out of roller boogie or pretty little liars.

It had a great cast except for amma. not sure why people get so agitated when people express dislike of it. It was boring and nonsensical.

I found some of the characters of Sharp Objects to be pretty complex and disagree that it was nonsensical. I definitely felt Messina’s character’s frustration at methodically investigating the crimes only to be stymied by the sheriff and others. There was a lot more there than bars and sex.

I haven’t really seen agitation in this thread. Just robust discussion.

Exactly. Kind of feel like PP has a chip on her shoulder because no one's agreeing with her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bet the people who think sharp objects is well done also think love actually is a good movie.

How about this: you name a show or movie you think was well done and we'll critique it and tell you why you're a loser for enjoying it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The scariest thing about this production was Elizabeth Perkins facial surgery. She looked like Joan rivers raised from the dead.

Facial surgery? I think she absolutely looks her age, and looks great. Do you have any links to this?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I bet the people who think sharp objects is well done also think love actually is a good movie.

How about this: you name a show or movie you think was well done and we'll critique it and tell you why you're a loser for enjoying it.

Data set of one: I liked Sharp Objects and can’t stand Love Actually or movies like it.

[Anonymous]

I just finished the series and I was wondering a few things about Amma’s friend in St. Louis. Are we to assume that Anna killed her too based on the flash of her face during the post credit scene and the fact that her mother was looking for her? Also, I’m the dinner scene at Curry’s house, what was the significance of Camille staring at the girl’s fork and knife while she was eating? What did she notice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just finished the series and I was wondering a few things about Amma’s friend in St. Louis. Are we to assume that Anna killed her too based on the flash of her face during the post credit scene and the fact that her mother was looking for her? Also, I’m the dinner scene at Curry’s house, what was the significance of Camille staring at the girl’s fork and knife while she was eating? What did she notice?

It helps to play back those credit scenes with your finger on the pause and rewind button. Yes, Amma attacked her new friend against that chain link fence and most likely killed her like she did the other girls.

Camille was looking at the writing on the girl’s hands, which apparently reminded Camille of the writing that she inflicted on her own body. Amma had said that the new friend idolized (paraphrasing) Camille, so it probably punched Camille in the gut to see that the girl was writing on herself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just finished the series and I was wondering a few things about Amma’s friend in St. Louis. Are we to assume that Anna killed her too based on the flash of her face during the post credit scene and the fact that her mother was looking for her? Also, I’m the dinner scene at Curry’s house, what was the significance of Camille staring at the girl’s fork and knife while she was eating? What did she notice?

It helps to play back those credit scenes with your finger on the pause and rewind button. Yes, Amma attacked her new friend against that chain link fence and most likely killed her like she did the other girls.

Camille was looking at the writing on the girl’s hands, which apparently reminded Camille of the writing that she inflicted on her own body. Amma had said that the new friend idolized (paraphrasing) Camille, so it probably punched Camille in the gut to see that the girl was writing on herself.

In the book it is explained that Amma kills girls out of jealousy, when they get too tight with mom (Adora then Camille as the replacement Mom figure). So I thought Camille was noticing (and a bit perturbed by) the writing on the girl’s hand thinking maybe she was trying to emulate Camille. In the book the new city friend becomes very friendly with Camille and Amma becomes jealous.

[Anonymous]

You all keep saying that the cast was perfect- I hated every single scene with Curry the newspaper boss. He was just awful. It was off and he seemed unbelievable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You all keep saying that the cast was perfect- I hated every single scene with Curry the newspaper boss. He was just awful. It was off and he seemed unbelievable.

I didn't care for him either, but the acting of the rest of the cast more than made up for it. Especially the three main roles - I hope each woman is recognized at the Emmys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which wouldn't prevent the detective from actually investigating.

Yet it does. The author shouldn't set a mystery in modern times if she's just going to gloss over technology and procedures that exist.

There are crime procedurals to be found if that’s your thing. Most viewers of this series probably aren’t looking for a longer series just to cover all of the minutiae of forensic investigation and analysis. It was shown that the detective who came in from Kansas City or wherever was inspecting the body in the morgue, poring over crime scene photos, dental and medical records, taking soil samples from tires, interviewing people, asking questions of experts, etc. The sheriff was shown resisting a lot of that, which was kind of a theme to the story. There was actual investigating going on, but little of it was coming from residents of Wind Gap.

I don't necessarily like procedurals. I like complex characters and plots. This was just an extremely laid out story with massive plot holes and using weird titillating sex to get away with it. Chris Messina's character did nothing but drink in bars and try to sleep with Amy Adams who when isn't dressed up looks kind of dumpy. She seemed like she was on ambien during every scene. The doe eyed amma looked like she stepped out of roller boogie or pretty little liars.

It had a great cast except for amma. not sure why people get so agitated when people express dislike of it. It was boring and nonsensical.

I'm not the PP and I'm not agitated in the least that you didn't like it. But the rest of us are explaining why we *did* like it - and you're the only one who seems agitated.

I thought the entire cast was perfect, with Amma being an incredible new talent. I was simultaneously transfixed and repulsed by her. She did such an astounding job playing that character - from freshly scrubbed and sweet, in her bows and dresses, to slutty and high when out with her friends...to the last scenes where she's actually baring her teeth as she strangles the girls... amazing. And Patricia Clarkson was beautiful, ice cold evil. Camille was always drunk (though high-functioning), so no wonder it seemed like she was on Ambien. That was exactly what she was supposed to be like. I even got the impression that she probably smelled bad, considering she was wearing a sweater and jeans during the sultry, hot weather. That, combined with drinking constantly, made me feel I could practically smell her. Remember when Adora lovingly tells her, "You smell ripe." Ugh.

Did anyone notice that Camille is only drinking water and coffee at the end? And she looks so much more "with it." So I guess she cleaned up her act.

All in all, I loved this show and keep thinking about it.

I think she was just expressing her distaste with her perceived loose sexuality with the detective. Plus, she’s a narcissist so she’s trying to cut deep.

I don’t picture her smelling bad. She was always seen bathing. Was even looking to pick up toilitries. I’m assuming Gayla laundered her clothing. Most of the adults were in long sleeved clothing at all time. If anyone smelled, it was Richard! He was a sweaty mess! She was probably a little sweaty, but I doubt she was rank.

[Anonymous]

Has no one here read the novel this is based on?? She was supposed to smell, at least toward the end of her time in Wind Gap when she was spiraling out of control.

In fact the novel is darker than the show with Camille going even more nuts at the end when she finds out the truth about Amma after finally allowing herself to open up and trust.

Oh and regarding the investigation. In the book it is detective Willis who saves Camille (not her editor) by solving the case and bringing the cops to arrest Adora just in time; later in the hospital he tells Camille all the evidence led to Adora. He had uncovered the munchausen and come up with a motive, plus Adora didn't have an alibi for either of the murders (and of course they found the bloody pliers at the house). The red herring was everyone assumed only an adult would be strong enough to pull teeth with pliers, when in fact kid teeth aren't as hard to pull as adult (or pig) teeth.

The fact that no one considered a 13 year-old as a suspect is easy to believe. It was a mental bias, same as the sherrif not suspecting Adora because he was friendly with her (plus in the book she's more of a do-gooder).

I thought the production absolutely nailed the story. There was one episode I thought was tedious but otherwise it was damn near flawless. Adora (and Alan too!!) was sinister AF. The final two episodes left me with the same creepy feeling as the novel did.