I went into “Veronica
Mars” with not just a blank canvas, but a mistaken impression. I thought the
cult hit TV show with Kristen Bell (“Frozen”) followed a high school journalist
with a Scooby Doo bent. My error. Bell’s Mars is, in fact, an ex-private
investigator who worked as a teen for her father (Enrico Colantoni) who dug
dirt in a tiny California town. Now 10 years on, Veronica has ditched the PI
life and the West Coast for law and New York City. On the cusp of a big
interview, she gets called back home to help an ex (Jason Dohring) accused of
murder. Of course Veronica is reluctant to return, but we know she will and we
know she will stay, but forget the “we knows.” Writer/director Rob Thomas
serves us great characters, a rare small town that vibes authentic, and a slash
at the misery of high school reunions. Yes, a reunion coincides with the
murder. Far too much? Thomas knows and has fun. The dialogue is playful -- Colantoni has the best lines -- without getting high on its own smoke, a la “Juno.” Not enough to get me on the
show, but solid entertainment. B+
Monday, July 7, 2014
Veronica Mars (2014)
Labels:
2014,
California,
drama,
Enrico Colantoni,
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Kristen Bell,
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Rob Thomas,
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Veronia Mars
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