[RMCF]

I have read some amazing reviews of this show.

Does anyone know when its due to be screened in the UK?

For those that don't know about it, its a 7 part series about the first 40 days in Iraq by a US Marine division. Made by 'The Wire' producers and touted as one of the best TV shows ever.

For me it sounds like a great show for all those who miss Band of Brothers.

[glovesofgold]

Its already showing on FX

FX Schedule

[Toasty]

Yeah, unfortunately episode 7 is being shown this Sunday, so that could be the finale then if it's a 7 parter. I've been following it and have watched a couple, with the others backed up on the PVR. It hasn't grabbed me yet, but it's not pants, so will be watch the rest at some point.

BTW FX do have a tendency to repeat complete series later down the line, so just keep an eye out for a re-run.

[Cosby]

Channel 4 are showing it sometime around the summer apparently. I have seen them all already, but so excited about it coming to council TV

[coops233]

I am a fan of this show but it could do with more action.

[Decadence]

watched the 1st episode...was bored, deleted the rest of them on Sky+

[bubs999]

Originally Posted by Decadence

watched the 1st episode...was bored, deleted the rest of them on Sky+

Its not what I expected either, but I continued with it and it's actually quite good. If you thought it was going to be a real life "The Unit", then nope, its a lot slower paced, with very little action.

[RMCF]

Last couple of comments have surprised me after what I had heard about it.

Just goes to show that TV/Films/music is all very subjective. Some hate stuff that others like.

I was imagining it would be like Band of Brothers, but doesn't sound in the same class at all. Might watch a few shows and see if I like it.

[bubs999]

Originally Posted by RMCF

Last couple of comments have surprised me after what I had heard about it.

Just goes to show that TV/Films/music is all very subjective. Some hate stuff that others like.

I was imagining it would be like Band of Brothers, but doesn't sound in the same class at all. Might watch a few shows and see if I like it.

Nope, nothing like Band of Brothers, in fact I can't really think of any show that its like, its just something different.

[mossym]

while not like band of brothers, it is very good in it's own right. if you stick with it past the first couple of episodes and get to know the characters, it is very interesting to see the relationships between the different ranks and how good/bad leaders make such a difference.

i watched it as it was being show in the US and thought it was excellent

[King Tones]

I started watching this the other week and then realised it was episode 4 or 5

You can easily get hold of it

Not watched it yet though, looking forward to it

Deftones

[scrapbook]

Having recently watched Band of Brotehrs and now this, personally I have enjoyed this a hell of a lot more.....ducks for cover

[branny]

Horses for courses me thinks! Watched the entire series over Xmas and would say this is an absolute must see - infact probably the best programme I've seen in years.

It is no Band of Brothers (how many other series are though?), much more Jarhead like.

[mossym]

Originally Posted by scrapbook

Having recently watched Band of Brotehrs and now this, personally I have enjoyed this a hell of a lot more.....ducks for cover

only kidding, they are two very different shows...can understand some liking GK more...

[thedrazen]

i bought this yesterday on dvd and after only seeing one episode i loved it.

The pace is a little slow but it doesnt matter as the banter between the marines is brilliant.

[Wild Weasel]

I tried to watch it, but I found them intensely annoying. They come across as an unlikable, trigger happy, bitchy, insubordinate, indiciplined rabble. How true that is to the real US military I don't know, but it hits all the stereotypes head on.

[krish]

Originally Posted by Wild Weasel

I tried to watch it, but I found them intensely annoying. They come across as an unlikable, trigger happy, bitchy, insubordinate, indiciplined rabble. How true that is to the real US military I don't know, but it hits all the stereotypes head on.

Believed to be pretty much what Evan Wright encountered though ...

Originally Posted by krish

Btw ... Evan Wright's original Rolling Stone articles that were the basis for his book are still online: The Stories Behind “Generation Kill”

[scrapbook]

Originally Posted by Wild Weasel

I tried to watch it, but I found them intensely annoying. They come across as an unlikable, trigger happy, bitchy, insubordinate, indiciplined rabble. How true that is to the real US military I don't know, but it hits all the stereotypes head on.

I'd be surprised if the team behind the Wire would produce something too far from the truth

[Nebby]

Very well made series IMHO, and I'd expect nothing less from the creators of The Wire. Solid performances throughout.

It won't be everyone's cup of tea. It plays out almost like a documentary - as if you've been dumped into a hum-vee with the marines. If you want crash bang action, this probably isn't for you.

Like The Wire, the dialogue is exposition-free. It makes no allowances for a lack of understanding - you've just got to stick with it and hopefully pick things up as you go along.

Reading Evan Wright's Rolling Stone article help. Will definitely be picking up the book too.

And I just loved the use of The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash in the last episode.

[scrapbook]

Originally Posted by Nebby

Reading Evan Wright's Rolling Stone article help.

Is that on the www anywhere?

[Nebby]

Originally Posted by scrapbook

Is that one the www anywhere?

Here you go

The Stories Behind “Generation Kill� : Rolling Stone

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by Wild Weasel

I tried to watch it, but I found them intensely annoying. They come across as an unlikable, trigger happy, bitchy, insubordinate, indiciplined rabble. How true that is to the real US military I don't know, but it hits all the stereotypes head on.

I would say its very close to real life to be honest.

[scrapbook]

Originally Posted by Nebby

And I just loved the use of The Man Comes Around by Johnny Cash in the last episode.

Just downloaded it