The five second, 192 character review (inspired by Justin Blanton)
Generation Kill = Amazing. Acting was transparent and real. You will get so involved with this show and will wish there was more. I felt connected; like one of the guys. I need the DVD’s.
The Details
Produced by HBO and aired in 1 hourly shows; 7 total. The miniseries is based on the book by the same name. A reporter was embedded with the Marines during the initial US invasion into Iraq.
Interesting
Some things I found really interesting was how they found actors that physically resembled the real life Marines. That seemed to really make a difference for me because it made the acting seem very transparent.
The acting was amazing and always seemed believable and with me knowing that there was a real person that they were representing made all the difference. They couldn't use the real guys because I'm sure they aren't the best actors! Though two Marines that were really there were actors and they did really well.
From the Beginning
This show had my attention from the very beginning. I can't even remember where I heard of it, I don't remember seeing any ads... I really can't remember!
It starts off really well introducing the characters. You start to see who everyone is and it only gets really deep and you get so involved with the characters that you feel as if you are their friends.
I got so involved in the show that I even found myself listening to all the radio chatter during the credits! "Hitman Two One Alpha this is Hitman Two..." To get my fix now, I logon to the site and and listening to the exchange of gun fire. It makes me feel like I'm back there.
A Rollercoaster of Excitement
This show has it all. I got nervous and anxious with my heart racing during the firefights, excited as they all cheered after blowing up an enemy gun, and downright emotional near the end, like summer camp was ending and all my new friends were leaving.
Conclusion
This serious was simply incredible. It has drawn me to read the book which can only be more amazing because I get to relive the experience but with more details. I'm only waiting on ordering the DVD's until I get some spare change but when I do, It's going to be watched over and over till the discs explode!
If you have any interest in the military or have someone in the Marines or serving in Iraq I bet you'll like this series. It's not the typical "war film" and feels like nothing I've ever seen. Most likely due to the fact that it's based so closely on the book which was written as Wright (author) saw it. Not sugar coating here.
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