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Sky_Blue_Daz
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I've sky plused it and a friends lent me the book
Otis
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Wasn't what I expected and I kept thinking something in the storyline was going to keep happening (not giving anything away), but it didn't.
I know there has been some criticism of this event (non event) and I kept questioning it myself, but then by the same token that made the show more interesting because I was waiting for it and it never happened and it became more of a surprise for me.
Will make sense when you see it, Daz.
torchomatic
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Bought the book when it came out as I like JfK stuff. Book is miles better than the series but I guess they had to speed up the action a bit. They messed with characters a lot too.
Still enjoyed it but would recommended the book more than the series.
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Still enjoyed it but would recommended the book more than the series.
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torchomatic
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Did anyone watch Colony? That was pretty good.
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Otis
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Really?
Each to their own I guess, but I found it dull and rather predicable.
Shame, cos I usually like stuff like that.
Otis
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I saw the advert for this, with James Franco and wasn't sure.
I might add this to my watch list
I would recommend it.
I thought It was that bloke who turns up at all major events which that board,Citing John, chapter 9, verse 23 or whatever. :-o
Otis
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Yes it is.
Grendel
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I've not watched it. To be honest if probably be disappointed. It was the best King book for two decades. A superb read.
Otis
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I didn't think I would like this at all and James Franco isn't by any means a really good actor, but it really worked. I think the chemistry between Franco and the actress who plays Sadie is really good and you totally believe and accept them as characters.
Not read the book, but understand the TV series has a different ending to the novel.
The one thing that bugged me (guessing it is the same in the book) was that
he didn't go back and reset everything and correct his mistakes.
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Well that's it
I'm definitely not watching now :cigar:
Otis
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Hey
You been on about the missus lately
I keep getting getting the Russian brides advert?
Grendel
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Like Kubrick and his ending in the Shining then. That really pissed King off at the time.
Otis
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Don't think it is too different. My understanding is that is a slight difference, rather than a complete left turn.
Johnnythespider
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chiefdave
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Was a decent watch. Bit slow in the middle, just as well they didn't try and stretch it out to more episodes.
Might give the book a read and see how different it is.
Read that in the book the bit where in the last episode Harry explains what happened between JFK being saved and the apocalyptic version of the future is a lot longer, can under stand why it was changed for TV.
Might give the book a read and see how different it is.
chiefdave
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King was a producer on this wasn't he? Might be a role without much meaning but if he hated what they'd done he possibly wouldn't have his name on it. There's certainly been a lot worse endings to King adaptions.
torchomatic
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torchomatic
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I have pdf/epub copies if anyone wants one.
Otis
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I liked the middle, but then I am a romantic. I was rooting for Jake and Sadie to get together and the developing relationship part I really liked.
