meet me in paris Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm hunkering down with my popcorn for episode 2... I missed the premier last month since I don't have Starz, but it's on Netflix watch instantly now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I didn't even know there was a movie! It's one of my all time favorite books. Did you know he's writing a new historical fiction trilogy? :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 oooooh, the Russian Revolution! I must tell my girlfriend - she's obsessed. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Drat. I wish I had known about Netflix. Can you catch the original episode? One of my fav books as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeacademy Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I'm watching! It's been a long time since I read the book, but I really liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 Drat. I wish I had known about Netflix. Can you catch the original episode? One of my fav books as well. Yep - I think there are 6 episodes, all available to watch instantly. We have the box to watch it on the tv, but you can watch them on your computer, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thanks. You made my day! Now I just need to find the time to watch it. Is it as good as the book? Or is that just asking too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thanks. You made my day! Now I just need to find the time to watch it. Is it as good as the book? Or is that just asking too much? I think it's really awful. Amazingly awful, considering that some of the actors are really very good (in other contexts). Disappointing. But I've watched the first episode and will likely watch the second... I was really hoping for something the quality of HBO's Rome or even just Starz' other show, Crash, but it's not even remotely in the same league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I think it's really awful. Amazingly awful, considering that some of the actors are really very good (in other contexts). Disappointing. :iagree: I was obsessed with the Tudors and expected that kind of quality. I watched the first 2 that they had on DirecTV as a sampler to get you to buy Starz. Yeah, no thanks. Now that I know it's on Netflix I may watch it if there's nothing else on. But tonight I get a Larkrise, so I'm all set!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennismomkelly Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I didn't even know there was a movie! It's one of my all time favorite books. Did you know he's writing a new historical fiction trilogy? :hurray: I had no idea either. Love, love, love the book!! But, I'm not sure that I can watch the movie. How could it possibly do the book justice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I didn't know about either, the movie or the new trilogy. Huzzah! Though boo if it's not any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I was so excited when I saw a preview for this, but we don't have the Starz channel so I figured I'd have to wait for the DVD. Then I saw that you could already watch it on Netflix and thought that was awesome. I'll probably still wait until they're all available, though, so I can watch them one after another. I don't have the patience to wait for the next episode. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4besitos Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I started watching it on netflix by accident...I've not read the book....and was totally hooked. Only to be crushed because the rest of the series just started in Aug on Starz (we have a converter box). :glare: I don't know how it compares to the book....but I have really enjoyed the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawatsonim Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I love it! I reread the book before it began to get myself in the zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 We were excited to see it too, but it really pales compared to the book. It's watchable, and probably much more so if you haven't read the book. I was hugely dissappointed in their pick for Tom Builder, he just doesn't match my mental image. Jack's personality doesn't come through nearly strong enough. And this may not even phase other people, but the sex scenes were a bit graphic for us. If you haven't read the book, I HIGHLY recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 So excited about the new trilogy! I think I"ve read everything he's ever written. We stumbled across the movie on Netflix and accidentally watched the second episode 1st and wasn't thrilled - after I figured out what was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) I didn't know anything about it. I'm house/dog sitting for a friend and was looking for something to watch on Netflix when this popped up as a suggestion. Netflix does know me well. The title didn't clue me in that this was a show about the book. DUH! It wasn't until I started watching it and saw "Ken Follett" that I finally realized. I was so excited and have watched all 6 episodes straight through. It was a total waste of a Saturday, but since the dogs don't need a lot of attention and it rained all day it was an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday. The 2 boys that play Alfred and Jack sort of rub me the wrong way and the story is disjointed (but that's only to be expected when an epic of this sort is put into film), otherwise I really like it and I can't wait for the new season. ETA: And could Tom Builder be any more hot? LOL Edited August 22, 2010 by slr1765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeacademy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Is it as good as the book? Or is that just asking too much? Movies are very rarely as good as the book, IMO. It helps that I read it over 10 years ago and don't remember parts of it. I really don't remember the creepy relationship between William and his mother. Did I just block that out, or did they add it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm enjoying it, and am only mildly irritated at the changes they made. It helps that it's been many years since I've read the book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Movies are very rarely as good as the book, IMO. It helps that I read it over 10 years ago and don't remember parts of it. I really don't remember the creepy relationship between William and his mother. Did I just block that out, or did they add it? I was thinking the same thing. I've read teh book three times over the years and definitely don't remember this:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm watching it! You can watch it for FREE on tvshack.cc It's not nearly as good as the book, but if you take it on its own, it's pretty good. I am very disappointed that while the book was about Tom, Jack and Phillip, the movie is more about Waleran, Regan and King Stephen (who was barely in the book at all). I love Eddie Redmayne as Jack and would like for the movie to have featured him more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 DH watches it. I haven't joined in yet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibbis Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'm glad you reminded me about this! I keep meaning to read the book and watch the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The 2hr finale is on Starz tonight. When do you think that they will have it available on their website, or even Netflix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Dh and I just started watching this on netflix, and I LOVE IT!!!!! Granted it's not always the quality I would like, but love watching this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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