MyMovieTVRomance
As a film and TV buff with far too many options to choose from, it can be a strain to decide on what new series to start. But, it helps when the story is interesting, the cast is perfect, and the soundtrack and score carries it along as though no time has passed at all. Yes, this show has all that and more.I don't tend to review things, because it takes too long- just like watching certain shows takes too long. And that's time I will never get back! My time is valuable, and I won't waste it on something I don't enjoy. Like the character of Bernie in this series, we can all relate to having regrets and feeling like we don't have enough time to live the life we want and that life is just too short, period. So, if I'm taking the time here to post this, I liked it for sure, and I hope it gets picked up to series!On a related note, one of the charms of this show is the simplemindedness of some of the people, the small town, low-income setting has a coziness all it's own, and as suggested above, the cast is just so likable! Glenn Close is her usual great self, and of note is Meg Ryan's son, Jack, who plays her nephew- hot as can be!! In short, get on board with Sea Oak! I know there are so many shows to choose from, but this one is both light and dark, a nice departure from the usual extremes of one or the other, a cozy kind of black comedy that really does deserve to succeed!
Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de)
"Sea Oak" is an American English-language short film from 2017 that combines comedy with some other genres, mostly horror, and was released just a couple days ago as one of the suggestions by Amazon that may be turned into a full series. It is based on a short story by George Saunders and directed by Emmy nominee Hiro Murai. But the really big names are in the cast here. Glenn Close plays a (not so) dead old virgin while the younger generation is represented by Jack Quaid, Sarah Hay, Jane Levy, James Van Der Beek and a couple others. Of course, we shall see how these would return in terms of quantity if this actually gets picked up, but the star potential makes it likely for enough people to enjoy the watch here. We shall see. I think entertainment-wise it needed a couple minutes to really get going, but the second half certainly makes it worth seeing and it seems like a solid take that still offers something new and refreshing in a year where stuff like The Walking Dead has been running for ages, which also means something. Overall, it could indeed happen I watch this if it gets picked up, especially because I cannot deny being a pretty big Jane Levy fanboy, but the others are fine too, especially Glenn Close who really shines in the last couple minutes here. Go see it, this slightly over half an hour certainly has some fun potential.
jarud-33371
The writing and performances in Sea Oak are awesome. The premise is unique and evocative. Glen Close gives a tour de force performance and the supporting cast delivers quirky but fully realized cathartic characters. The relationship between Quaid and Sarah Hay's character as Angela already percolates with future possibilities. And, of course, can't wait to see what Glen Close cooks up for her character's future escapades. Hoping to see many more episodes.
groucho-nc
A bit out-of-the-box in terms of narrative, storytelling pace, mood and genre (is it bleak drama, is it surrealist comedy, is it postmodern horror?), but Glenn Close triumphs! As the pusillanimous Bernie, she evokes the universe from an acting performance that is quiet, understated, and later on, justifiably explosive yet also touching. I would want this developed into a series with all of its quirks, eccentricities and artistic vision intact.
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