- Network: CBS
- Series Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2006
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A schizophrenic pilot that's more interesting in parts than as a whole.
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This story of professional thieves is beautifully shot, but the structure of the pilot -- it begins with the start of the robbery, flashes back to the planning of the robbery, returns to the robbery and shows its aftermath -- is a little repetitive, which takes away from attempts to build tension and surprise.
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Interesting but not fully compelling, it's a long shot to make a big score.
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Smith takes many risks for broadcast television -- and reflects fascinating tensions in the medium.... But an old-fashioned concept trips up Smith.
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[A] serviceable heist drama.
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The cinematography is stylish, and the action sequences compare favorably to those shot for larger screens. The acting is good, sometimes even inspired, and yet there is a big problem with the show. Put simply, most of these characters are distasteful and sometimes downright repulsive.
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To love "Smith" is to love an ice cube. There may be a cold beauty to the craftsmanship of this enterprise, but there's a pinched, frostbitten heart at the center of it as well.
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The pilot is admittedly a swift, brisk bit of escapist whimsy, but one has to wonder whether the idea of a heist every week will really prove tenable.
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For a serialized drama to catch on, though, it has to grab you from the start. Despite its impressive roster of actors, "Smith" doesn't.
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If the producers of Smith could have chosen to focus on character development instead of a revolving door of action scenes, they might have had a top-notch show on their hands. As it stands, however, it looks as though Smith will be another victim of a good idea given a poor execution.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 69 out of 76
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Mixed: 2 out of 76
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Negative: 5 out of 76
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jjweeksJul 26, 2007Loved the show what happened?
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JanRFeb 15, 2007
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LorinWJan 23, 2007Smith was a great ride, you can't compare it to the crap that's on TV now. Bring it back CBS!!!!