Not much here to add to what has been said so well in the previous reviews. Quartermass and the Pit really is that good!
It is a mini-series that looks absolutely great for the time, its expensive budget evident, and the atmospheric photography, imaginative sets and pretty spectacular special effects still hold up today. The pre-filmed material merges with the live material without jarring at all. The music score has a genuine eeriness and very memorable, unforgettable at its best (like with the main theme). Quartermass and the Pit is so intelligently scripted and beautifully paced, with so many quotes that makes one think and with much to say.
The story, as well as having some ahead-of-their-time themes, is fascinating and still resonates strongly, even those who considers their knowledge of science sketchy will find much that is interesting and captivating about it. The direction is adept, the characters are very engaging and easy to root for (Quartermass and Breen are particularly well-written) and the acting is more than excellent. Particularly good are Andre Morrell, whose interpretation of the titular character is definitive, Anthony Bushell, who manages to bring depth to a somewhat unsympathetic character instead of being cartoonish or one-dimensional, and Cec Linder's very likable Roney. Can't go wrong with the likes of Michael Ripper either.
In summary, Quartermass and the Pit really is science fiction television at its finest. 10/10 Bethany Cox
It is a mini-series that looks absolutely great for the time, its expensive budget evident, and the atmospheric photography, imaginative sets and pretty spectacular special effects still hold up today. The pre-filmed material merges with the live material without jarring at all. The music score has a genuine eeriness and very memorable, unforgettable at its best (like with the main theme). Quartermass and the Pit is so intelligently scripted and beautifully paced, with so many quotes that makes one think and with much to say.
The story, as well as having some ahead-of-their-time themes, is fascinating and still resonates strongly, even those who considers their knowledge of science sketchy will find much that is interesting and captivating about it. The direction is adept, the characters are very engaging and easy to root for (Quartermass and Breen are particularly well-written) and the acting is more than excellent. Particularly good are Andre Morrell, whose interpretation of the titular character is definitive, Anthony Bushell, who manages to bring depth to a somewhat unsympathetic character instead of being cartoonish or one-dimensional, and Cec Linder's very likable Roney. Can't go wrong with the likes of Michael Ripper either.
In summary, Quartermass and the Pit really is science fiction television at its finest. 10/10 Bethany Cox