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Just finished watching the first episode. I liked it very much. Nice build up of suspense to the first engagement on Guadalcanal. Looks like this will be an excellent series. Can't wait for the next episode...
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I thought it was trite in the first two episodes (I haven't seen the others). It was much more like a standard 1940s war movie (except for added gore and cusswords) than, say Band of Brothers. It demonized the Japanese as if they were less than human. On the other side, it seems to characterize every American solder as motivated by high ideals, which I highly doubt was the case. It's like a comic book--no shades of gray.Comment
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This turned out to be pretty good overall. Not quite to the standard set by Band Of Brothers which IMO is the high-water mark of telling the story of WWII combat. The characters didn't become part of the family while watching the series like they did in BOB. Speaking of characterizing, in the later episodes you'll see behavior that isn't ideal..
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Originally posted by David Meek
I totally agree Dave. After the first few episodes the series went downhill for me. I just never really felt any empathy with the characters like I did with Band of Brothers. Honestly, I don't see myself ever watching this series again...
KenThe second place winner is the first place loser.
An argument with reality is one you'll never win.
If you are offended, you are complicit in the outrage.
It's better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
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Maybe I should have been more specific and said "from the American standpoint". I'd have to give Das Boot that nod from the German side.Originally posted by David Meek
Sorry to go so far off topic..
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In New Zealand there are still two episodes to go. I'll definitely watch them.
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