Amazon implemented the book "Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo" as a series.
While many viewers are enthusiastic about the production, others have a lot to complain about.
"Better read the book or watch the movie from the 80s," wrote an IMDb user as the headline of his review.
Sentences like this one reads more often in connection with the Amazon series “We children from Bahnhof Zoo” *.
The company has decided to adapt the classic book.
Prime users have been able to see the series for themselves since February 19, 2021.
Although the story of
Christiane Felscherinow is
known throughout Germany, the Amazon series does not have to be an automatic success.
On the contrary: adaptations of well-known material are often stumbling blocks for filmmakers.
Just recently, the Netflix novelty "Fate: The Winx Saga" caused a sensation, as the real film version no longer has much in common with the cartoon series.
Many viewers express similar criticisms in relation to
“We children from Bahnhof Zoo”
.
In the following we summarize how the initial reactions to the Amazon series were.
“We children from Bahnhof Zoo”: This is how the Amazon series was rated by the audience
Amazon Prime Video integrates the
IMDb
ratings
on the website
so that subscribers can see at a glance how well films or series were received by viewers.
The top rating is ten stars. However,
“We children from Bahnhof Zoo”
is relatively far from
this dream result
.
The series currently has
5.5 stars
(as of February 23, 2021).
For comparison: the five German Netflix series with the best ratings have between 7.6 and 8.8 stars.
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"We children from Bahnhof Zoo": negative reviews and praise for the Amazon series
If one takes
a closer
look at the
IMDb
reviews, the viewers complain about similar aspects.
Among other things, a
far too glamorous staging of
a dark drug story
is criticized
.
The Amazon series also sheds light on the tragic experiences of the six teenagers, but ultimately the visual design is still too chic in many eyes.
Some
IMDb
users even declare that they tend to have the feeling that drug use is being glorified.
In addition, some viewers warn against expecting the series to be a detailed adaptation of the book of the same name.
The makers have taken some liberties, which is why the scenery and the costumes do not always remind of the 1970s.
Like all works of art, series are known to be a matter of taste.
On
IMDb
, other users explain why they liked the production very much: “Great and fantastic pictures, great camera work, very well acted and a really catchy, dramatic and exciting story.
Stay tuned until the third episode without comparing the series with the book or the film and you will very likely rate the production better than you initially thought, ”explains an
IMDb
user who awarded nine stars.
So opinions on the series are very divided.
If you
have not yet seen
"Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo"
, it is therefore advisable to start the first season as impartially as possible - and, according to the viewer just quoted, stick to it at least until the third episode.
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