The Pacific

**Terry** · 03-20-2010, 19:59

I started watching the new HBO series, the Pacific. Anyone have any comments on it so far.

I've started putting all of the books on the subject on hold at the local library. The two major ones on the series are The Pacific, by Ambrose; and Helmet for my pillow by Leckie. I also found some books on the naval battles around Guadalcanal.

Terry

**Warluster** · 03-21-2010, 03:06

There is also the other memoir by Eugene Sledge which is a major source for the series.

Similar to Band of Brothers, I love the series because it is based on these memoirs. Unlike every other historical movie/series, which are based on a script, the script is based on the books. The level of authenticity this adds to the overall series (I actually enjoy the show rather then constantly questioning its accuracy) makes it great. The $280 million budget shows in the jaw-dropping battle scenes too, and the quality of the shots.

From the one episode I watched it was above average, but not near the level of Band of Brothers yet.

**TinCow** · 03-21-2010, 03:23

The first episode was decent, but I agree not up to Band of Brothers standards. That said, Band of Brothers didn't really get excellent until a few episodes in, by which time several of the characters had been fully fleshed out. If The Pacific follows the same trend, it could be a perfect accompaniment to the original. It'll be hard to give a real judgment until we're at least 5+ episodes in.

**Hooahguy** · 03-21-2010, 03:44

Originally Posted by Warluster

There is also the other memoir by Eugene Sledge which is a major source for the series.

yes, get the book "With the old Breed" by Sledge. it is amazing and probably the best war memoir ive read to date.

**Centurion1** · 03-21-2010, 03:55

this series is good, but as others have said not quite bob. but it can get there for sure.

Its nice to see the pacific to get some time.

**PanzerJaeger** · 03-21-2010, 08:50

I have not read any of Ambrose's books on the Pacific Theatre, but if they are anything like his writings on the European one, they should be considered nothing more than historical fiction.

Will NetFlix this ASAP.