Review of Series 7 (2001) by Helen G — 27 May 2007
What if we combined our love of televised violence and the increasingly popular (and utterly retarded) reality-TV genre? You'd have The Contenders.This is a brilliant and scathing commentary on our fascination with violence on television as well as the current trend in "reality" TV.
All of it is there- the shaky camera work, the dramatic confrontations and confessions, the prodding and intrusive cameramen, the cheesy monologues and ridiculous soundtrack. It's mean, violent and disturbing, and features some very convincing acting.
This is definitely intended for those of us who dislike the notion of wasting our lives away in front of the TV screen. It's for those of us that laugh in the faces of people who believe "reality" TV is, well, real.
It's for people who get out and live life instead of drinking beer in front of the tube every night. So, if you are sick of Survivor, hated The Real World or scoff every time you hear someone talking about the latest episode of The Bachelor, then this is a must-see.
This review of Series 7 (2001) was written by Helen G on 27 May 2007.
Series 7 has generally received positive reviews.
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