Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

kosmasp You have heard of the expression "cooler heads prevail(ed)" ... not in this case. Talk about things spiraling out of control. And it's all based on a real family feud. So during the end credits you get some of the "history" of the characters you just watched. One thing is for sure: Kevin Costner shows his love for Western once again. And him and Bill Paxton do a phenomenal job carrying this movie.Of course there are a lot of other people. Even one regular Deadwood actor (Powers Boothe) is in it. Which while generally a good thing it might remind some of how great Deadwood was. Not knocking this down in any way, it's really good, but compared to Deadwood it does slack in a couple of things. But this really is about human drama, about not being able to let go of things and having trouble to find peace. Now there might be some moments where you find yourself also raging at what characters do. So it's not that it is completely easy to just forgive and forget. Especially at a time where revenge was more common, even though it was considered illegal ...

iamyuno2 When I say the only thing missing are the great lines I mean to say that this is a truly excellent historical recreation of dramatic and fascinating real events and I almost wanted to give it a 9 - but its screenplay is more journalistic than artistic. No memorable lines here. It doesn't quite soar to the heights. Not Shakespeare. Not even The Lion In Winter.But do I have a right to expect that of it? Not really. This was, after all, a hillbilly blood bath, and its intention, I believe, was to recreate it with a stark realism. And it succeeded there, very honorably.This is one of the better made-for-TV multi-part movies in a very long time and one that is largely faithful to the true events - which is no small accomplishment to achieve. And hats off for its honesty and veracity.Here you find fine acting, cinematography, direction, editing...it was one of the must-see broadcasts of the year, certainly (I couldn't wait to see the next part as it unfolded). While having to tone down the violence for TV somewhat, it's not toned down all that much. And that's one of the ways Kevin Costner gets his point across. You get more than the average feel for the horrors of a blood feud, with great intensity. Deaths are upsetting - as they should be in any fine production. Could they have been more moving? Perhaps. That's why I rate this 8 and not 10 stars. But Kevin Costner's Hatfields & McCoys hits on all cylinders and has nothing to apologize for. To achieve greater heights requires genius and we cannot require that of every movie we feel is praiseworthy. This is a taut, quality film and one that contains many fine performances. A cautionary tale, too, of course, and on that level alone it is worth seeing.One last thing - because multi-part TV movies are by definition longer than the average film, they also tend to seem overly long and be a bit more daunting to view - especially when considering whether to watch them a second or third time. This inherent structural challenge is the only thing that has kept me from viewing it for a second time - and perhaps if it had not been a multi-parter but had been cut down to just one long movie (even if three hours long) it might have (with the proper editing) been able to tighten up enough to qualify for a 9 star rank. Yet...it's definitely worth summoning up the patience to view once. In retrospect, I have to marvel at the amount of work Kevin Costner put into this effort and how well he served his subject and purpose.

SnoopyStyle With its roots in the civil war in the Kentucky Virginia area, the Hatfields and McCoys feud is as epic as any in the literary world. That's why this series works so well. If Shakespeare is alive today, he would definitely write a play about them. This is iconic American history.Two veteran big name actors anchor this series. Kevin Costner plays the leader of the Hatfields, 'Devil' Anse Hatfield. Bill Paxton plays the McCoys elder Randall. By placing such steady hands at the helm, the foundations is set solid. This History channel production is shocking because of its great production value. It sets a new bar for the standard that we must expect from now on.

A_Different_Drummer Lordy Lordy Lordy. Since the demise of normal media channels, and the deconstruction of network TV, not to mention streaming, beaming and Google Glass, seems everyone suddenly has "skin in the game" when it comes to producing product. Halfway into this, you will have to remind yourself, possibly several times, that this has the HISTORY CHANNEL brand. That's right, the same people who will tell precisely how many cannon balls hit Fort Sumter, and where each landed, are the producers. Which means that, unlike a traditional Hollywood product, where reality is often in the eye of the sponsor, this story is likely to be pretty close to the facts. And what facts they are! If you have ever caught yourself stopping on the highway to watch an accident - rubbernecking - you are going to love this. The Hatfield McCoy tale is basically one very long accident in slow motion. Entertaining? Lordy yes. Moreso than most of what is actually coming out of Tinsel Town lately. And another thing. The brilliant use of semi-retired, seemingly shopworn, actors can teach the major studios a thing or three. Costner -- who 20 years ago seemed to be starring in every third picture in production, whether he deserved to or not -- is brilliant. Upstaged only by Bill Paxton who seems to be able to deliver entire scenes with a look of outrage that truly burns. Powers Boothe show us why he was mega-star in his day. Lovely to see Mare Winningham up and about, she practically invented the TV Movie. Andrew Howard nails the ambiance of the western outlaw perfectly, and Jena Malone shines in a cast that is already brighter than a sunny day. Wow.