Dollhouse
Reviews and Ratings - TV
Written by Brainless_munkey   
Monday, 21 March 2011 22:53

Dollhouse is the latest product from the wonderful world of Joss Whedon. If that sounded sarcastic, I am very sorry. Joss Whedon is absolutely fantastic, and if you disagree; Then you're on the wrong fucking site. The man creates beautiful works of adventure, emotion, violence, and wit. These masterpieces inevitably get the "death slot" on Fox (Friday night, just about the time everyone starts drinking), and live short, but very meaningful lives. But I digress, this article isn't about the writing skills that I want to inherit. Let's get to it, shall we?

Plot:
Dollhouse centers around the Dollhouse. I know that's not a good sentence by any means, but let me explain. In this universe, a very large medical corporation has discovered all of the secrets to what gives us our personalities. Like any good company, they use this to make shitloads of money. People who are in a pickle, vets with PTSD, convicted felons, a mother grieving her child, can sign up to be dolls for five years. Rossum wipes you down to a childlike state, and when you're "chosen" they imprint the needed personality to your brain. It can be for romance, crime, or pretty much anything as long as it isn't too risky. 5 years later, you wake up remembering nothing and get paid a boatload of money. At the center of all of this is Eliza Dushku, who plays a doll named Echo. Dollhouse chronicles her imprints across L.A. Saying more would spoil an episode or two, so I'll leave you to the watching.
Futuristic Brothel/Hideout in LA: 4/5

Character and Their Actors:
Joss Whedon is known for recycling actors, and I don't have a problem with it (As long as he chooses the good ones). Eliza, Amy Acker, and Alexis Denisof from Angel/Buffy are back. Alan Tudyk and Summer Glau from Firefly also make a few guest appearances. Joss also throws in a few new faces. Most notably, Fran Kranz, who plays the genius behind the tech that makes the world of Dollhouse possible. His comedic delivery and general nerdiness makes for a great addition, and hopefully he'll find more work soon and often. The core of the show is extremely talented, and the dolls doubly so. Every imprint brings a unique character to the stage, and the cast did a wonderful job capturing that concept. Some of the supporting cast is weak, but it doesn't interfere with the show.
Multiple Personalities (Done Right): 4/5

Action:
It's a Whedon Production. There is a lot of fighting, shooting, fleeing: the works. Plenty of the imprints have self-defense (AKA Krav Maga) training, and some get additional kick-assery uploaded. Be prepared for some thrills.
Daily Dragon Punch: 5/5

The Package (It's okay, I giggled a bit too):
All in all, Dollhouse delivers. The show has a few weak points, but I was too wrapped up in the series to even care. The storytelling is wonderful, and the action will keep you hooked. It gets a little nerdy on you sometimes, but that shouldn't be a problem for you. A must-see for Whedonites, a solid buy for anyone else.
Babes, Broken Bones, and a Great Story: 5/5