The Pillars of the Earth Ken Follett

[jollyjacktar]

Has anyone else watched this adaptation of the Ken Follett novel?  I have read this book several times now and so far have enjoyed the mini-series.

http://www.themovienetwork.ca/series/pillarsoftheearth/?ext_id=Google_Pillars-of-the-earth

 

[Rifleman62]

I have PVR'd  the five showen so far, awaiting a chance to watch.

 

[Pieman]

Watched the first two episodes of this, loved it.  Well done, and follows the book fairly close, from what I can remember of it. Have not read the book in years. It is a very hard book to turn into a film,  since it is such a long book.

I like the actors they picked for Tom and Prior Phillip.  William is also well played.

Pillars of the Earth is my all time favourite novel, the only book I have read more than once. After watching this, I may have to read it again.

Some big bloody battles should be in the later episodes. Going to be fun to watch.

 

[Alea]

I read this book about 4 years ago... and I've been giving it as gifts ever since. I loved it. Didn't even know there was a movie made of it

Alea

 

[REDinstaller]

Wow, I was given this book about 15yrs ago by my uncle. It was a fascinating read back then, I always wondered what it would be like on film.

 

[Rifleman62]

There are eight episodes in the series. Additionally, there was a five minute segment on the making of the series.

Ken Follett was interviewed.

Web Page: http://www.the-pillars-of-the-earth.tv/

 

[BernDawg]

Unfortunately some of us have to wait until it's on basic cable....

I loved the book and the sequel, World Without End, was almost as good.

 

[jollyjacktar]

Unfortunately some of us have to wait until it's on basic cable....

I loved the book and the sequel, World Without End, was almost as good.

Pirate Bay,  if you're so inclined has up to episode 4 so far.  World Without End would be great to see too if it could be as good as this is turning out to be.

 

[BernDawg]

Pirate Bay,  if you're so inclined has up to episode 4 so far.  World Without End would be great to see too if it could be as good as this is turning out to be.

I'm gonna check that out, thanks!

 

[Pieman]

I have enjoyed the series (I have not seen all the episodes yet)

However, I find the story line moves very fast. I know the significance of what is happening, because I read the book. I don't know the impact this series would have on someone who had not read it. Things come across as very thin in the story line.

Wondering what other people here think about it.

 

[ModlrMike]

I watched the whole series. I thought it was very well done.

 

[Bluebulldog]

I really enjoyed the book, and thought the miniseries was well done.

Now I'm really looking forward to the film adaptation of George R.R. Martins "Game of Thrones".

 

[dangerboy]

Now I'm really looking forward to the film adaptation of George R.R. Martins "Game of Thrones".

I will be happy if he just finishes and releases the next book in the series.

 

[Bluebulldog]

I will be happy if he just finishes and releases the next book in the series.

Yes...this drawing things out over 15 years is a bit much LOL.