The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth
TV-14 | 23 July 2010 (USA)
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    Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
    Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.
    Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
    Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
    Kirpianuscus in same measure like the book. because it is not exactly an adaptation but inspired branch from the book , a trip in the heart of 12 century with grace, force, wise science to explore the detail. a series who is really fascinating because it reminds the spirit of a period using the right tools for transform each character in the pillar of a magnificent cathedral. a series about sacrifice, magic in different definition, inspiration, faith and survive. about the power of man's spirit in middle of dark events.a real good surprise - Eddie Redmayne. more than a film, an experience. rich in significant emotions and useful memories.
    Kanyl Right from the start, this series made me believe that I lived in this world. The atmosphere, the immersion, the music, the characters and the story is just top notch!The ONLY thing I did not like about it, were the brutal fighting scenes with a lot of blood "exploding" from the bodies or the heavily sex- and beating scenes. But even so, it made the series realistic and it also enhanced the good parts! Anyway, some might like this and it is not a huge letdown, but it might not fit to a younger audience! (This is why I rate it with 9 instead of 10)I could write the whole day why I love this series, but I don't want to spoil anything. I highly recommend that you watch this series, because it might also become one of your favorites! I have seen much in my whole life, but this one takes the first place so far!It is simply amazing!
    jjnxn-1 Almost total bastardization of a great novel. Whoever adapted the source material obviously didn't understand it and its strengths. They weakened both of the major characters, Philip and Aliena, and for whatever reason brought the royals who were just shadowy supporting characters in the novel too much into the fore. This IS NOT a worthwhile version of the book but some tired retread of the battle for the throne of England during the same time period with the novel's title stuck on. Aliena is miscast with an actress without the necessary fire to make her live on screen and although Matthew MacFayden is a fine actor there is little he can do to make Prior Philip the strong central character he should be since he has been adapted into a gullible milksop. The less said about the distortion of the character of William, a truly reprehensible devil in the book, into a dominated rather churlish mama's boy here the better. There are some good performances, notably Rufus Sewell as Tom Builder, but it is just not worth the effort to sit through this sorry enterprise.
    pavanratnaker As a novel it's superb and it's screen adaptation is astounding. A story spanning a few generations with a huge number of characters, I'm surprised the author could even keep track of all of them, let alone the director and actors. Kings and queens, betrayals and romance are always a very entertaining combination and this one doesn't disappoint either Wouldn't be surprised if it needed a few directors to complete such a huge undertaking like this. The director has done a great job well supported by an able editor. A screenplay like this is a huge undertaking and has to commended. The actors ,have to say , were average but the story is so powerful you hardly notice. Well I watched all the four episodes one after the other so probably could keep track of the characters better, even otherwise you should be able to eventually. Just couldn't stop till I finished the whole thing, was like watching four movies one after the other, though I gave myself 2 days for the undertaking. All in all...a series not to be missed !
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