Pacific (2010)

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  December 21, 2010

  flixsterman

  The comparisons to HBO's Band of Brothers are inevitable and a little unfair. Whereas Band of Brothers is the story of a company of closely bonded G.I.'s, The Pacific is essentially about three heroic marines whose lives intersect. Consequentially, it's a l... read moreittle more difficult to develop connections with the characters. Still, this is an epic undertaking and HBO has once again done itself proud. Another outstanding miniseries highlighting the extraordinary valor of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines.

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  July 19, 2010

  chaleins

  It's always difficult to review something as large as this docu-drama from HBO. It's a successor to the much lauded Band of Brothers, but its a very different product, about a very different part of the Second World War. Those of us that grew up on a diet of romanticized war in E... read moreurope films will notice the difference immediately. There's nothing romantic or even honorable about the island war: That description belonged to the fliers and naval veterans of that theater. The ground work by the Marines was necessary, and I think people just can't relate to just how horrible it was.
  
  The focus was on just a handful of characters, and not all of them fought together, so it will seem a bit more disjointed than Band of Brothers, but taken as a whole, the tapestry of the island-hopping they put together is very effective. It avoids the 'big picture' of the Pacific War, and goes straight for the visceral and personal. You'll never look at canned peaches the same way again.
  
  Fine performances by all the actors involved, and the technical aspects are pretty amazing as well. It may just help you understand why the veterans of this war didn't talk about their experiences: because other than 'they did their part to win the war', there's nothing really good to talk about. Veterans (and my family had its share) limited war discussion to the food and their friends they made.
  
  You can nit-pick all you want about how it's not another Band of Brothers. It's not, but it tells the story of these (very) young men just as well. In an era where violence in films has become almost unreal, this brings it back to the ugly reality. It will also make you appreciate why war must be avoided, and the cost to the men and women that serve today.
  
  Recommended.

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