Generation Kill - Get Some

godtabh

Just watched it there. Fairly class. Think its gona be a slow burner

Mr E

Yep, I really liked it too. Some reviews I read said it was a bit clichéd (and I have to agree, some of the characters are cookie cutter characters from every good war movie you've ever seen), but its compelling stuff.

Basq

Was gonna put up a thread in Television as I was suprised this wasn't mentioned yet.. but should have known to check here!

Excellent stuff.. really enjoyed it - a slow burner alright but very enjoyable stuff from start to finish.

Plenty of humour (

the Hitler goose-step, the woodland camouflage in the desert, J-Lo

), characters are somewhat clichéd alright but we finally get to see a "warts-and-all" account of the situation in Iraq.

Also good to see Lee Tergesen back on TV (as he has been sorely missed since 'Oz').

ixoy

Since this is adapted from a book, are the characters actually clichéd if they're modelled on real people?

godtabh

ixoy wrote: »

Since this is adapted from a book, are the characters actually clichéd if they're modelled on real people?

Is life just one big cliché? I'd say the arm just attracts certain types which leads to lots of clichés

Jay Ru

really enjoyed this ep, think is gonna be a top notch mini series.

evan wright - excuse me sir, wud u mind if i ask how u ended up speaking like that?
godfather - lung cancer
evan wright - do, do u smoke?
godfather - na, i guess i just got lucky

Telgere

Just watched first episode. Slow to start but looking forward to future episodes. Looks like it might be another good one from HBO.

Bounty Hunter

just about to post this,there is a thread in The Wire forum as this is made by the people behind it and HBO. Looks good so far, the first episode only aired the other day. tis a 7 episode mini-series with each episode around an hour long set in Iraq

CivilServant

Jarhead - the series.

Jilm

There are plenty of familar actors from past HBO productions in it. The first episode wasn't particularly engaging, hopefully it will improve.

Basq

Merged with thread in 'The Wire' forum.

Mr E

"Oh no it isn't!"

Moved to The Wire....

Basq

"Oh yes.. it is!"

.. oh wait.. it isn't! :eek:

Mr E

F**k Iraq... Mod Wars going on here could get alot messier!

godtabh

Mr E wrote: »

F**k Iraq... Mod Wars going on here could get alot messier!

I'll get the popcorn.

Edit just saw what happened there. Not sure who I'm up for now

MayoForSam

Just saw it there, pretty good I thought, has potential for when the sh*t hits the fan later on in the war. Does anyone know what period the book covers?

James Ransone plays the wise-cracking, loudmouthed joker (Josh), very similar to his previous incarnation as Ziggy from The Wire.

What's with the Skittles (product placement)?

Basq

MayoForSam wrote: »

James Ransone plays the wise-cracking, loudmouthed joker (Josh), very similar to his previous incarnation as Ziggy from The Wire.

Thank you..!

Couldn't place what I'd seen him in.

Bounty Hunter

I will never remember his name he is ZIGGY

godtabh

basquille wrote: »

Thank you..!

Couldn't place what I'd seen him in.

How could you not place him! He was on the stand out lads in Season 2 of the Wire.

I think I've seen him in some other stuff but he'll always stand out in the Wire

ixoy

kearnsr wrote: »

How could you not place him! He was on the stand out lads in Season 2 of the Wire.

I didn't either. Season 2 was years ago and I'm terrible with faces. I often know I recognise them but can often not say from where, even if it's from a show that I'm currently watching.... I mean in my defence their hair is often different...

Rollo Tamasi

He beefed up a fair bit too.

I thought it was ok. I am expecting more though.

I found it very hard to follow the dialogue and to catch people's names. Too many faces for me to remember but I knew that would happen anyway.

The first episode reminded me a lot of Jarhead (awful ****ing movie).

Conor108

I thought that was brilliant!Gonna watch the second ep now!

mcgovern

kearnsr wrote: »

Is life just one big cliché? I'd say the arm just attracts certain types which leads to lots of clichés

Don't let any real Marine hear you call them Army!
Trying to get a few lads in work to watch this so I have someone to talk to about it!