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Anyone watched HBO's The Pacific?
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Completely different.
It does follow three soldiers instead of one company, and those three soldiers are not even together in one unit.
It felt disjointed and sometimes hard to follow (as in boring), but I guess the Pacific Theatre was entirely different than the European Theatre, thus the makers tried to convey it via these means.
I probably will never re-watch that mini series, but I already re-watched BoB several times and I still find it intriguing.
Maybe watch the first episodes and make up your mind, maybe it speaks to you and you can connect much better.
As I also am not an US citizen I might not have that connection with the Pacific Theatre as the US has. I live in Europe and therefore might be much more able to connect to BoB, as it plays right outside my door.
Anyway, I still liked Clint Eastwood's version of the WW II taking place in the Pacific, especially the Japanese part.
It does follow three soldiers instead of one company, and those three soldiers are not even together in one unit.
It felt disjointed and sometimes hard to follow (as in boring), but I guess the Pacific Theatre was entirely different than the European Theatre, thus the makers tried to convey it via these means.
I probably will never re-watch that mini series, but I already re-watched BoB several times and I still find it intriguing.
Maybe watch the first episodes and make up your mind, maybe it speaks to you and you can connect much better.
As I also am not an US citizen I might not have that connection with the Pacific Theatre as the US has. I live in Europe and therefore might be much more able to connect to BoB, as it plays right outside my door.
Anyway, I still liked Clint Eastwood's version of the WW II taking place in the Pacific, especially the Japanese part.
Follows (from a few books) the adventures of a few soldiers.
I didn't know a lot about the battles in the Pacific - was a bit educational but you have to watch it with the historical background (on the DVD menu).
A lot of sex - seems like they had to throw that in there for the audience.
Got to know the fact that fighting on those islands were actually a living Hell (not some "tropical paradise")...
I rented it - won't watch it again.
I watch BoB over and over - love that one (Winters just passed away last week).
I didn't know a lot about the battles in the Pacific - was a bit educational but you have to watch it with the historical background (on the DVD menu).
A lot of sex - seems like they had to throw that in there for the audience.
Got to know the fact that fighting on those islands were actually a living Hell (not some "tropical paradise")...
I rented it - won't watch it again.
I watch BoB over and over - love that one (Winters just passed away last week).
I liked it, but then again, I am a huge WWII buff. As pointed out, it does seem a bit disjointed since it focuses on different characters in different units and locations. With Band of Brothers, you only had to deal with the one group of characters. The actors for the main characters did a good job, but not quite as good as BoB. The battle scenes were pretty good.
Overall, I enjoyed it, but not at much as BoB.
Overall, I enjoyed it, but not at much as BoB.
I am a big fan of The Pacific, however in comparison to Band of Brothers its weak. I never felt engaged with any of the characters, or involved in the action. I have both series on DVD, only watched The Pacific once, Band of Brothers has been watched many times.
I haven't watched The Pacific apart from a few clips, but did see a bit of Band of Brothers. The production values on both shows are pretty good.
Frankly, there is a shockingly out-of-proportion interest in WWII history. How many shows are there about the Spanish-American War? The Phillipine insurrection? The Mexican-American War? Korea? Or even the other World War? Not to mention all the other wars the USA wasn't directly involved in.
The History Channel and Discovery channel are just as bad - for every documentary about a conflict that wasn't WWII, there are a dozen shows about WWII. I know it was the greatest armed conflict in history, but it has been done to death. Sorry about the rant.
Frankly, there is a shockingly out-of-proportion interest in WWII history. How many shows are there about the Spanish-American War? The Phillipine insurrection? The Mexican-American War? Korea? Or even the other World War? Not to mention all the other wars the USA wasn't directly involved in.
The History Channel and Discovery channel are just as bad - for every documentary about a conflict that wasn't WWII, there are a dozen shows about WWII. I know it was the greatest armed conflict in history, but it has been done to death. Sorry about the rant.
IMO, Band of Brothers is the best TV ever created. I've watched it through 4 times and I don't re-watch much content.
I was quite disappointed in The Pacific. I'd still recommend watching it.
The Pacific doesn't hold a candle to Band of Brothers, but it's still worth watching. The Eugene Sledge parts are the best -- loved the person and his story. The actor (kid from Jurassic Park) who played him did a great job.
Yeah, Sledge's parts were my favorites. I also liked his book, With the Old Breed, better than Helmet for My Pillow.
I never actually finished watching it though the first few were good. Not quite Band of Brothers, as others have mentioned, but worth the watch nevertheless.
It's not as good as Band of Brothers but it's still good. Band of Brothers showed one regiment from different angles - camraderie, courage, etc, each episode focuing on one guy. The Pacific showed several regiments and except for Basilone, everyone else just goes to war and fights til they lose it or are on the verge of losing it.
My favorite character out of the whole series was Snafu. That actor did a great job.
My favorite character out of the whole series was Snafu. That actor did a great job.
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There are certain movies and TV series that must be seen in HD.This is one of them. Not only was it brilliantly acted and directed, but seeing this HD made the experience beyond incredible. You could see the blood, sweat, dirt, and explosions so clearly, you thought you were running across that airfield. I bought this series without seeing it, as I didn't get HBO when it aired so I couldn't. I realized that if I wanted to get the best experience, I must get it on Blu-Ray. Afterwards, I was blown away. In fact, a week and a half later, my parents got one.
If you have this on Blu-ray and want to show people why they should get it, show them this. If they are not convinced, they will never be
If you have this on Blu-ray and want to show people why they should get it, show them this. If they are not convinced, they will never be
I thought the first half of the series was slow and boring... but the last half was nearly as good as BoB. Loved it.
I enjoyed "The Pacific" and would watch it again. Though not as often as I have seen "Band of Brothers". My biggest problem with the show is how much of the series gets devoted to life at home and shore leave. Rather than focusing more on life in the field.
It focuses on the characters development soley. Once I figured that out I liked it a lot better. It's not BoB, they're compliments.