The Pacific

The Rev · 03-29-2010, 01:11 PM

Anyone else been following this show? I really like war movies that bring home the horror of the experience, that make it real for the audience. The acting and writing are also very good. Check it out on HBO, Sunday nights if you haven't seen it yet. They're about half way through it, but I think you can catch up on back shows at HBO.com.

The Rev

peaceandlovejojo · 03-29-2010, 04:51 PM

We have both been watching on demand when we get the chance. I'd say this is as well done as Saving private Ryan, which is no surprise since it's done by the same directors. Hey Rev, what's your favorite war movie? I bet you'll guess mine, "I love the smell if napalm in the morning"

The Rev · 03-30-2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by peaceandlovejojo

We have both been watching on demand when we get the chance. I'd say this is as well done as Saving private Ryan, which is no surprise since it's done by the same directors. Hey Rev, what's your favorite war movie? I bet you'll guess mine, "I love the smell if napalm in the morning"

I'd say that's a pretty accurate guess. Apocalypse Now is one of THE great war films. Besides, Marlon Brando's character in that is amazing. Joseph Conrad would have been proud.

The Rev

Lloydy · 03-30-2010, 07:19 AM

ive been watching it, great series

toastyroach · 03-30-2010, 07:34 AM

my grandpa was in ww2, fighting in italy for america, as an italian immigrant... i went to Italy once and on the train down towards naples we saw the castle that he fought at in one of the battles in the war....

anyway, long story short, pacific is awesome... it makes you realize what a bunch of pussies our generation is, these dudes are tough bastards and we're all a bunch of pill sniffing college dropouts collecting unemployment whining about the opposite sex and other things out of our control drowning ourselves in reality television

Sir-Ex · 03-30-2010, 08:11 AM

We are the pussy generation. Soon to be fucked, hard.

Lloydy · 03-30-2010, 08:56 AM

on the plus side we probably wont get shot or blown up

peaceandlovejojo · 03-30-2010, 12:54 PM

Well, WWll had something that the war today lacks.... Honor. The whole country was behind that war, it had a true and clear purpose.

I won't say much more, I don't want to get into my political opinions... I'll only get pissed off.

reggiedrugs · 03-30-2010, 02:09 PM

i've been digging the show although some of the characters look very similar to me especially since they're all wearing the same uniform it's hard to keep track.

The Rev · 03-30-2010, 02:13 PM

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We are the pussy generation. Soon to be fucked, hard.

Yes, by the Dick Generation (that would be everyone Dick Cheney's age).

The Rev

03-29-2010, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,867 Thanks: 5,019 Thanked 5,421 Times in 2,865 Posts	The Pacific Anyone else been following this show? I really like war movies that bring home the horror of the experience, that make it real for the audience. The acting and writing are also very good. Check it out on HBO, Sunday nights if you haven't seen it yet. They're about half way through it, but I think you can catch up on back shows at HBO.com. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

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peaceandlovejojo Mrs. BUDFORCE :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 642 Thanks: 5 Thanked 99 Times in 37 Posts	We have both been watching on demand when we get the chance. I'd say this is as well done as Saving private Ryan, which is no surprise since it's done by the same directors. Hey Rev, what's your favorite war movie? I bet you'll guess mine, "I love the smell if napalm in the morning" __________________

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Lloydy KTF Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 11,976 Thanks: 533 Thanked 2,479 Times in 1,140 Posts	ive been watching it, great series __________________ Keep the red flag flying high

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toastyroach clan stark Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: the unmanifested Posts: 3,791 Thanks: 289 Thanked 405 Times in 238 Posts	my grandpa was in ww2, fighting in italy for america, as an italian immigrant... i went to Italy once and on the train down towards naples we saw the castle that he fought at in one of the battles in the war.... anyway, long story short, pacific is awesome... it makes you realize what a bunch of pussies our generation is, these dudes are tough bastards and we're all a bunch of pill sniffing college dropouts collecting unemployment whining about the opposite sex and other things out of our control drowning ourselves in reality television __________________ "I'm gonna pray for deadhead as well even though I'm not religious, just super committed to trolling." Terry

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Sir-Ex Learner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 11,416 Thanks: 1,726 Thanked 3,821 Times in 2,258 Posts	We are the pussy generation. Soon to be fucked, hard. __________________ Smile Ditch the cigs!!!!!!

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Lloydy KTF Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 11,976 Thanks: 533 Thanked 2,479 Times in 1,140 Posts	on the plus side we probably wont get shot or blown up __________________ Keep the red flag flying high

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peaceandlovejojo Mrs. BUDFORCE :) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 642 Thanks: 5 Thanked 99 Times in 37 Posts	Well, WWll had something that the war today lacks.... Honor. The whole country was behind that war, it had a true and clear purpose. I won't say much more, I don't want to get into my political opinions... I'll only get pissed off. __________________

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reggiedrugs YaHookan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 14 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	i've been digging the show although some of the characters look very similar to me especially since they're all wearing the same uniform it's hard to keep track.

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