2011-01-09, 03:09 | Link #21 |
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Why am I somehow not surprised this is getting an adaptation? Seriously, I can't understand why this series is so popular. Is it because it takes a classic fantasy setting, and completely turns every fantasy element on its head, therefore making the series "refreshing"?
Maybe its just me but... this is seriously the darkest, cruelest fantasy series I've ever read. I had a very hard time getting through the first two books, and haven't even touched the third yet. I like to actually get attached to one set of main characters and not have to have a completely new set take their place...
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2011-04-05, 08:25 | Link #22 |
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I saw a 14 minute preview of the show.
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Here's the preview on the official Game of Thrones Youtube channel. Warning: May contain Violence and Gore.
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2011-04-17, 11:02 | Link #30 | |
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I think the real question is, is it too awesome? And the answer is a resounding no. . |
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2011-04-17, 22:42 | Link #32 |
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Great first episode (I especially loved the OP, not necessarily the music (the overall score was okay, but a little too...enthusiastic at times), but the design and layout of the entire world map and the "construction" of the major cities; quite interesting and very symbolic of the story being told). I haven't been this impressed by a new show since Dexter first aired.
Spoiler for slight spoiler for the books:
Whatever the case, this was a strong first episode that covered quite a bit of ground. Can't wait to see more. 85/100. Last edited by james0246; 2011-04-18 at 00:52. |
2011-04-19, 02:49 | Link #38 |
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Looks promising. It's been a while since I watched an epic (in the literal sense) fantasy TV serial series, and this might be it. Will keep a lookout on this.
EDIT: I also did like HBO's Rome series as well, though that was a bit too sexually explicit Last edited by Pocari_Sweat; 2011-04-19 at 04:01. |
2011-04-19, 04:25 | Link #39 |
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The pilot was all kinds of awesome. I can only wonder how much money had been used for the pilot alone, it was pretty much movie like in all aspects. And I'm insanely happy that hbo picked this up, I mean seriously, with the exception of starz, it's pretty much the only network that will show the really gory and sexy parts. I approve.
Things that most impressed me: -Costumes, loved the cultural shift from the European medieval clothes to the lighter, more Roman (for the girls) and Middle eastern (for the boys) -Scenery, sets and props! Have you seen DAT Ned helmet, awesome sauce. -Make-up and co! I loved the Dothraki paint and how they made Dany look absolutely ethereal. -Casting for Ned, Tyrion, Dany and Viserys. (I think the actor absolutely nailed the character!) -Dance at Dany's wedding..WOW! -Brothel scene, fufufu, hilarious. -Ned's badassness. Things that could have been better: -Portrayal of the little dire wolves, with the exception of Bran's, they hardly got and screen-time. -Soundtrack was so dull. -They had squeezed too much material in one episode, it was all kinda rushed. I suppose it was to actually have some sorta cliffhanger. Thing that I hated: -The change in Dany's and Dogo's first night...seriously, it wasn't supposed to look like rape... the bells!
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2011-04-19, 11:53 | Link #40 |
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I actually decided to blog this, despite it not being anime. It's rare than anything epic fantasy related gets this much mainstream public attention, especially on TV. HBO has already renewed it for a 2nd season.
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