War Time
Posted in Uncategorized on 08/01/2003 08:59 pm by admin
War Time
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US $9.99
When it comes to making the perfect mini-series, HBO knows exactly how to get things done. The critically acclaimed "Band of Brothers" spawned countless re-airings, as well as a comprehensive DVD edition. Fans of war-time dramas and historical nonfiction found themselves caught up in the show, sure, but so did others who were simply looking for a compelling plot that would captivate them week after week. And with brilliant minds, actors and producers alike, behind the series, it's no wonder that "Band of Brothers" was able to do so well.
But the landscape of satellite TV has changed considerably since "Band of Brothers" aired, so it's no small feat that HBO managed to strike gold a second time with the new mini-series "The Pacific." Like "Band of Brothers," "The Pacific" is set during wartime. Only this time around, the main characters are members of the United States Marine Corp, and they are based in the Pacific as part of the Pacific War. A number of other similar names are involved in development, including Steven Spielberg and tom Hanks, and Stephen Ambrose who wrote "Band of Brothers" was an important project consultant.
You might not think that in a sea of comedies, other mini-series, and HBO's more gritty dramas that people would want to spend their time sitting down in front of an HD TV to watch a series about World War II. But it's definitely more than just those interested in history who got on board with "The Pacific." Filming on location in Australia in various different spots, including Queensland and Melbourne, the show offers a seriously striking look at the various sets, and is also well-budgeted enough that even someone who is not as interested in the story might feel drawn in by the appearance of the action sequences.
In this day and age, it's somewhat difficult to roll out a historical program on a channel that isn't the History Channel, so it's rather impressive that HBO was able to net so many different satellite TV viewers with the series, gaining even more of an audience than they did before for "Band of Brothers." Whether you find yourself drawn to this exciting and compelling mini-series because of a recommendation from a friend, an interest in World War II, or simply because you're looking for great television, it's definitely a worthwhile way to spend your time watching television. Because while other programs sometimes veer off course of their scripts, have actors who feel as though they might be dialing it on, or aren't quite sure what they are doing, this is one program that knows its purpose and knows what it's trying to get at.
Best of all, for an educational evening on front of the television, "The Pacific" more than qualifies. Based on a well-researched non-fiction book, it takes into account numerous different stories about crucial moments during the war, and also offers insight into the life and mentality of someone serving in the Marines at this point in time. As such a crucial moment in our country's past, it is important to reflect and think back on what exactly was happening, and this is a show that allows viewers to do exactly that without feeling as though they are watching an hour-long presentation on history once a week.
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