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Summary: A Policeman uncovers a key while working on a murder case. The key can open every door and take him into a motel room, but if you leave there something that doesn't belong to you- it will be gone as soon as the room "restarts"... He discovers that there are objects hidden in whole the world. They don't look special, but they have special powers. (IMDB)
Pretty much everything I'd like to say about this one has already been said by my TCI's. So instead, I'll say this instead - it's nice to watch something produced by the Sci Fi channel that isn't another oversized CGI beast attack.
Apart from a finale that rushes through some of the most important reveals, I had a blast watching the Lost Room. The premise was surprisingly interesting and every new discovery adds to the mystery and fun factor. Very Twilight Zone-ish as well. Sure, the production values aren't super high and the acting isn't the best, but it's all about the mystery, baby.
Very entertaining and interesting throughout all the episodes and it does not waste too much time with the not so interesting subplots. I wish it had explored more ideas though and it felt cheap that the protagonist just "knew" what he had to do towards the end, felt rushed.
The Lost Room rips open a world of great depth, then closes it before it goes shallow. It smartly makes use of its own rules in ways that might otherwise be seen as plot holes and oversights. It's not perfect; it's left disappointingly unwrapped and the love story was shoved in carelessly, but overall one of the more enjoyable TV experiences I've known
Now here's a find: a Sc*-F* Channel Original Miniseries that actually works. More importantly, it's a modern fantasy concept that can be produced on a tv budget that works well. Plenty of well-developed, believable characters that are lent flesh well. Peter Krause is very convincing as both a tough, smart police detective and a caring father. If only they hadn't gone for that super-duper-annoying setup-for-a-TV-series ending
unique and so very intresting, such a strange idea that if made seriously was inevitably bound to succeed, and it does with flying colors. keeps you glued to the screen the entire length and the intricate function of "the objects" is utterly amazing.
a very enjoyable concept, but the series seem somewhat squeezed into 3 parts. the story could have been told better, with better pacing. still, very original and clever.