Favoloso!
I've loved this series from episode 1 and it just keeps getting better. The characters are wonderful and give some interesting insight into the Italian/Sicilian psyche and the plot lines have enough twists and turns to keep it really intersting. I've generally not found the subtitles too fast, but every once in a while its nice to be able to replay a phrase or two. The translations are well done and even when they don't match exactly what was said, they certainly capture the essense of the dialogue. The actors are spot on perfect, the scenery and views of areas of Sicily you'll never see as a tourist are fascinating and have a spare beauty. While there are usually some comic elements sprinkled thoroughout the film, its all done with great love and respect for the 'regulars', as well as the many characters that are unique to each episode. I would love to dine at some of the restaurants Montalbano so dearly loves! I've enjoyed the books, but the series really brings the stories alive.
The missing plot summaries (copied from the box)
THE TREASURE HUNT
"A hyper-religious elderly couple barricade themselves in their home and begin shooting from their balcony for no apparent reason. When a camera crew videotapes Montalbano and his men entering the home, they become overnight heroes. The publicity, however, brings out the kooks and a disturbed maniac begins a macabre treasure hunt with Montalbano, sending him strange riddles linked to the kidnapping and murder of a young girl. Montalbano and his team try to sort out the insanity before a new murder is committed."
WARNING TO PARENTS: Be prepared: if you have innocent children, they may ask you what the big life-size doll found in the crazy old man's house is for (my own child is fully grown up, so I did not have to explain).
THE AGE OF DOUBT
"Nothing is as it seems in Detective Montalbano's investigation of a corpse found at sea. After a young girl arrives from Palermo claiming to meet her aunt, who is pulling into...
Really great detective fiction
All of these are very good. Some are great. Good dialog. Good characterization. Minimum of violence. Well crafted screen plays. If you like good mysteries you should try all of the Montalbano Mysteries.
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