Originally, I thought it was that detective show with Adrian Dunbar making a welcome return then realised that was Ridley!
Despite not leaving my settee for 7 hours after a bingewatch of this, I am worn out from watching them walking up and down all those steps (it was a relief when they fixed the lift).
I was apprehensive when I realised it wasn't in colour (I am sure the Italian tourist board is too!) but, let's just say, like the old Guinness adverts did; not everything in black and white makes sense!
I have never seen the previous versions so can't compare them.
I vaguely recognised Andrew Scott from a few British shows (plus 1917) and John Malkovich turns up to do a couple of cameo scenes. Knowing so few of the actors allowed me to concentrate on the storyline but there didn't seem to be much of one to be put off by (Skip episodes 3-6 and you won't miss much!).
I loved the camera angles and Lucio stole the show with his stares (his paw marks on the stairs bring some brief colour to it all!).
10 for directing and cinematography.
8 for the acting 5 for the number of episodes you can skip.
Despite not leaving my settee for 7 hours after a bingewatch of this, I am worn out from watching them walking up and down all those steps (it was a relief when they fixed the lift).
I was apprehensive when I realised it wasn't in colour (I am sure the Italian tourist board is too!) but, let's just say, like the old Guinness adverts did; not everything in black and white makes sense!
I have never seen the previous versions so can't compare them.
I vaguely recognised Andrew Scott from a few British shows (plus 1917) and John Malkovich turns up to do a couple of cameo scenes. Knowing so few of the actors allowed me to concentrate on the storyline but there didn't seem to be much of one to be put off by (Skip episodes 3-6 and you won't miss much!).
I loved the camera angles and Lucio stole the show with his stares (his paw marks on the stairs bring some brief colour to it all!).
10 for directing and cinematography.
8 for the acting 5 for the number of episodes you can skip.