The Pacific .................

[Cheyenne]

Well , ..... anyone watch episode #1 of THE PACIFIC last night on HBO ?

Thoughts , .......... observations .................

 

[moon puppy]

Waiting for the DVD.

Don't tell me how it ends.

 

[BradJ]

Yet to screen here matey. Was it Stephen Ambrose's son's book that it was based on? Or the script written for? Or something?

 

[Cheyenne]

Steven Ambrose's son Hugh is a consultant , Tom Hanks , Steven Spielberg , and Bruce McKenna as co - executive producer .

HBO films Playtone , Dreamworks and Seven Network [ Australia ] , for rights to broadcast in Australia .

Pup , I'll give you a clue , ......... Japan owns a lot of U.S. real estate and corporations nowadays ...........

 

[MrT]

Yep saw it. Loved it. Next one in 7 days. HOO RA!!! Semper Fi!!

Terry B)

 

[Legio Italica]

In Italy we could watch Pacific in May....

Massimo :cheer:

 

[Ken Abrams]

BradJ wrote:

Yet to screen here matey. Was it Stephen Ambrose's son's book that it was based on? Or the script written for? Or something?

I think it's somewhat based on the book With The Old Breed as the author, Eugene Sledge, is one of the main characters.

I saw it and I am eagerly anticipating next weeks episode.

 

[alex wence de leon]

after viewing the first episode.
3 words: MUST SEE TV

 

[tomwes]

I enjoyed watching it, told myself before it was on not to compare to Band of Brothers, I think it's going to be good.

Tom

 

[tanktrax]

moon puppy wrote:

Don't tell me how it ends.

The butler did it. :pinch:

 

[G Cooper]

tanktrax wrote:

moon puppy wrote:

Don't tell me how it ends.

The butler did it. :pinch:

In the library with the lead pipe.


:S

 

[Viper_MP]

Saw it and loved it. I thought they did just as great a job on it as they did on Band of Brothers. Can't wait for the next episode.

For those who may not have seen this, here is the link to a 20min behind the scenes show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94et1Bb53mw

 

[Tojo72]

I enjoyed Eugene Sledge's book "With the Old Breed" about 25 years ago,I still have in in my library.I saw the making of this,and some samples,but since I don't have HBO I will have to wait for the DVD or the history channel.But from what I seen,it looks pretty good !!

 

[Jenny Croft]

Well we in Australia just got episodes one and two on Guadalcanal here last night and it was brilliant. I cannot wait to see next weeks episode .

Jenny :kiss:

 

[jknaus]

I've only seen part of 4 and all of 5. I'm not thrilled with it truth be told. I think because it is more character based (building up the personal stories). The battle scene I did see was certainly well done. I guess I was looking for a more Band of Brothers type of movie which was more action based.
James

 

[Viper_MP]

Yeah, its actually the same as Band of Brothers. It follows one group from start to finish. Only difference is that the 1st Marines had a lot more downtime than the 101st.

 

[major.mofo]

Have only seen the opening two episodes so far. The first hour felt a bit "soapy-ish" to me. Am trying not to compare it to Band of Brothers.