The success of the retro TV series "Mad Men" did not give rest channels ethereal USA, producer and screenwriter. Not surprisingly, in the 2011-2012 season it appeared the series, tells of the prime Pan American Airlines: beautiful, catchy, contrived. "Pan Am" on ABC - this romanticized idea of ​​the era, when free-became fashionable, short skirts and girls like Twiggy.

Heaven. Aircraft. The girl.

What women in the sixties of the XX century has not dreamed of becoming a flight attendant? Elegant shape, flights to other countries, the wealthy passengers, expensive hotels. Not life, but a fairy tale. Flight attendants are independent and are unattainable, they are not burdened with life, family, home. Each flight - is a new adventure.

It was on such a flight attendant removed the TV series "Pan Am." Load crew Maggie (Christina Ricci), Laura (Margot Robbie), Colette (Karine Vanasse) and Kate (Kelli Garner) is always dressed to the nines. They fly all over the world: Rome, London, New York, Paris - only manage to change shoes. Flight attendants have to have perfect appearance, no matter what happens. They are taught to walk, to speak, to serve passengers during the flight, provide medical assistance and evacuate all in danger.

They are ready to help even their daring pilots: Ted (Michael Mosley) and Dean (Mike Vogel). And, if the song was sung that "first of all - airplanes," and "the girl - then" it is not about the characters of the series. Girls have been, are and will be in the first place. Their favorite flight attendant.

But in a perfect life there are challenges. Maggie, a girl from a poor family without the necessary education, desperate to be the one it claims to be - the senior flight attendant, deserves the respect of colleagues and managers. Laura ran away from the wedding to see the world, and joined her sister Kate in the work on the Pan American. Kate plays the spy game, I do not understand when to stop, than put herself in mortal danger and relatives. And Collette - constantly falling in love with men who are already in a relationship.

Desperate and risky flight attendants itself caught up in the events. What kind of adventure can take place without an attractive girl? And if four beautiful and clever planning something, the world will certainly be shaken. After all, they do not feed bread, let me get involved in the story.

Second Life

The series "Pan Am" does not claim to historical authenticity. The goal: to create a picture of life in the sixties of the last century, but did not re-create it in detail. Heroes are surrounded by luxury: they drive expensive cars, live in expensive hotels, look the part. They almost bohemian life: travel experiences, walks, restaurants. And somewhere in between, they pretend to do the hard work.

In the game of actors have neither soul nor drama. Margot Robbie lack experience, behind only a couple of movies. Kelli Garner the curve, then frowns, but it looks disgusting. Cast-men do not remember. They are always in the background, and when they go to the first, it can not cope with in order to keep the attention.

The only brilliantly played a role - a role of Maggie. Christina Ricci on the screen is similar to itself. A thin girl with a snub nose and a sly smile - this is Maggie. Ricci exceeds all expectations. It is organic, charming, unusually talented. Her character is able to steal the show, who are in a frame without too much effort.

Retro Housewife

However, such a series does not require special drama. He is a puppet. Something, of course, like the other draft channel ABC - «Desperate Housewives." It feels the same style: charming character, light atmosphere, a little mystery, a little intrigue, magnificent scenery. All the characters live as if in a puppet doll houses in the town. A little momentum and the city comes alive. It is done.

The director of the series at one - Thomas slurry (he filmed "Life on Mars," "Invasion" and many more). Thanks to this "Pan Am" is designed in the same style, but does not change from series to series.

Total first season consists of 14 episodes. The last - will be released in January 2012. Will the series renewed for a new season - is still unknown. Ratings from "Pan Am" is now twice lower than that of "Desperate Housewives," living out his serial century, but it is not the best indicator for the new items.

The series will appeal to all who love to on-screen characters were appealing against the backdrop of pseudo-historical scenery. The plot, in this case, is irrelevant.

Anna Chizh

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