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       Stranger Things (TV Series Season 1 - 2016)
       By: Chiprocks1 Date: March 29, 2018, 10:24 pm
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       [center]Stranger Things (TV Series Season 1 - 2016)
       5 Stars out of 5
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       It's a no-brainer that I would like Stranger Things. Everything
       you've heard about it holds true. I get why this was / is a
       must-talked about series. On the surface, it's clearly a
       throwback and homage to all things 80's, which is when the
       series is set in. But it's also owes a huge debt to Steven
       Spielberg because it was filmed as if he himself did this. There
       are so many Easter eggs throughout with regards to what film
       they are taking a huge page from. The most obvious of course is
       E.T. and Poltergeist. But there are plenty of other things any
       fan of the 80's will recognize, be it The Goonies and Stand By
       Me (not a Spielberg flick if that's what you're thinking).
       Stephen King also has his metaphoric fingerprints on Stranger
       Things as well.
       As for what's at its core, the story isn't new....but they do a
       great job of giving it a spin that makes it feel fresh, even if
       you know where everything will end up at by the end. The actors
       were all great and it was a nice touch with Winona Ryder as the
       Mom, a true by-product of her run in the 80's. But it's the kids
       that carry this series from start to finish and play well off
       each other. I don't want to dive too much into the plot in case
       you haven't seen it yet. All I will say is that you definitely
       need to give this a Rent. Already looking forward to Season 2.
       Not sure how long it's gonna take before it's on DVD though.
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