Comments on: Selma Blair Is Kim-possible

By: That Girl

That Girl — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:06:19 +0000

From the promos and publicity shots I’ve seen, the characters in the US version are hype-realistic caricatures, trying to appear and act so WT that they are cartoonish. Like putting on a pink bikini and adding heart-shaped glasses make Selma Blair so kooky. But the Aussie version’s actors, even in costume and delivering over-the-top dialogue, come off as realistic, almost actual people who are organically quirky. That’s where the US version will for short, in my opinion. The Aussie version is subtle…and does treat its audience as the lowest common denominator.

By: gregsgotmoxy

gregsgotmoxy — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:09:38 +0000

I think a huge problem right off the bat is that everyone is comparing the two shows as though they are supposed to be identical. The US version is BASED ON the OZ version, and is not a carbon copy of it. How incredibly boring would that be?! Thusly, Kim isn’t SUPPOSED to be more this or more that. The US Kim could be stick thin and have a hairlip and it could still be hilarious and brilliant in a totally original way. The only thing that has doomed this show’s likability thus far is it’s incessant comparison to the OZ version. If you are watching the US version expecting more of the Aussie-style humor, then you will undoubtedly be disappointed. I am a huge fan of the Australian Kath & Kim, and have seen the entire series (plus Da Kath & Kim Code!) and I loved it. I’m looking forward to a new interpretation of a successful comedy platform.

By: mimi

mimi — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:12:48 +0000

i know this sounds bitchy, but americans will not be able to emulate the aussie humour like in the original. the reason why this show is so great is because it totally takes the piss out of bogan aussies! not sure the yanks will pull it off…

By: liam

liam — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:02:29 +0000

doomed from the start. the trailers are dreadful. americanised trash. you totally need to check out the originally before this piece of crap comes out so you can see how its supposed to be done.

By: Riot

Riot — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:52:23 +0000

Im really worried about seeing the american verson of this show. Being an aussie, i love the real version and im not sure its going to have the success. but i guess time will tell.
I cant imagine a kim without the chubby belly!

By: intheam

intheam — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:22:12 +0000

“She doesn’t look that bad from afar”

The point is– she’s supposed to look bad.

Even though Kim is a spoiled and self-centered girl, you still genuinely care for her. I’m worried the Americanized version will butcher that somehow.

By: J

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:31:15 +0000

“‘a bit MORE overweight’?!
She’s not overweight at all!”–> Precisely my thoughts!!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:21:22 +0000

Maybe that’s the Hollywood version of ‘fat’.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:39:18 +0000

Selma Blair can totally play dumb. Just look at Cruel Intentions! Now that was tragic…

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:38:40 +0000

I am a HUGE fan of the original and I hope they air this version in New Zealand so I can see how it compares. A huge part of Kim’s character and the comedy comes from her weight and the sights of her bulging over her clothes and showing her thong. It just won’t be the same having a Slim Kim!

By: Lissa

Lissa — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:58:32 +0000

Yes, I think it’s doomed. It definitely won’t be as funny

By: Yoka

Yoka — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:27:31 +0000

‘a bit MORE overweight’?!
She’s not overweight at all!

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:27:30 +0000

I would say don’t judge a book (or bikini) by it’s cover. I have complete faith in Selma’s ability to pull the character off, and I think that’s where it can (and hopefully will) be tragic. I know plenty of tragic skinny people.

By: mo

mo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:15:32 +0000

My first thoughts: “she’s not fat!!!” isn’t Kim supposed to be fat? :(

By: katelin

katelin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:11:11 +0000

i really want to check out the original show after hearing so much about it. and i think selma blair can easily dumb down, i don’t know, she just plays it well :)

By: ginae

ginae — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:07:51 +0000

not to be mean, but i didn’t realize she was that flat-chested….strange.
but believe me, i love selma! she rocks! =]

By: DSDig

DSDig — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:50:56 +0000

She doesn’t look that bad from afar