Dead Like Me.... Ah, a series that really spoke to me. It deserves
a place here, and since the long awaited conclusion has finally
arrived, this seems a good time to mention it.
Life After Death is the name of this new production. Not a lot can be said about the plot without spoiling the entire movie. I'm going to just break it down to a few Pros and Cons.
Pros: It wraps up the series. Period. There aren't really any
important questions left unanswered by the end of the film. Yes, some viewers will want more, but trust me, the series is best left right here. Fans of the series will be glad they finally came back to put the lid on, so to speak.
Cons: For one, the dead don't age well (Sorry George). For another,
there's a good five year gap between the end of the series and this
film. A lot is glossed over. It doesn't hurt the movie, but it
doesn't help. Also, the film seems a bit choppy. It's barely longer
than a regular episode and perhaps they should have taken a full two
hours to tell the story. The worst flaw, in my opinion, is a very
unfortunate bit of re-casting for the character of Daisy.
If you haven't seen the original series, this movie will mean nothing
to you. It's definately not a stand alone. It serves almost no
purpose beyond giving the fans what they wanted--a proper burial for a good show. If you have seen the series, prepare to bite your tongue a bit, but don't skip this one. Take a refresher course on the series first if you like. Every episode is available on DvD.
Dead Like Me: Life After Death. Do I have to write it down for you
on a little yellow Post-It?
