American Primeval on Netflix

[CuNosecap]

A bit preemptive as this new miniseries does not become available on NetFlix until January 9, but you might want to put it on your radar screen. The writer is the same as the writer for "The Revenant". Peter Berg is Producer/Director. Taylor Kitsch plays main character (known for playing LT Murphy in "Lone Survivor". Time frame is 1857. Fingers crossed for a good flick.


https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24069848/

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/american-primeval-cast-taylor-kitsch

 

[andy52]

While Taylor Kitsch may not be the best actor around I'll give it a look when it comes out. Can't be any worse than Battleship and John Carter.

 

[diyj98]

Thanks for info. I added it to my list.

andy52, I can't say I liked Battleship, but I actually liked John Carter from Mars. I'll admit the book was better, but I still wanted a second movie to finish up some of the story.

 

[andy52]

Thanks for info. I added it to my list.

andy52, I can't say I liked Battleship, but I actually liked John Carter from Mars. I'll admit the book was better, but I still wanted a second movie to finish up some of the story.

I've watched both and didn't turn them off half way through and yes the books of John Carter were much better than the movie.

 

[kyron4]

Signed up just to watch it. Looks very promising.

 

[CuNosecap]

I just watched the first two episodes. I am no film critic, but I like it and I think Peter Berg has captured the brutality of the times and the factions in the West.
I will leave it to others with more knowledge to critique the authenticity of the costumes, weaponry, etc.

 

[kyron4]

I just watched the first two episodes. I am no film critic, but I like it and I think Peter Berg has captured the brutality of the times and the factions in the West.
I will leave it to others with more knowledge to critique the authenticity of the costumes, weaponry, etc.

Wife and I plan to get a few episode knocked out this weekend. Glad they loaded it all at once and not one a week.

 

[Flintlock Fellow]

I’ve only watched episode one, but I’m enjoying it so far; I wasn’t aware the whole season was released in one fell swoop.

I think it presents a raw and unvarnished depiction of a tumultuous period in American history, shedding light on lesser-known conflicts and the complexities of cultural clashes during westward expansion. It might appeal to those interested in a more somber and critical portrayal of the American frontier; the relentless bleakness and violence can be a bit taxing. I definitely see a striking resemblance to the film The Revenant.

 

[kyron4]

I’ve only watched episode one, but I’m enjoying it so far; I wasn’t aware the whole season was released in one fell swoop.

I think it presents a raw and unvarnished depiction of a tumultuous period in American history, shedding light on lesser-known conflicts and the complexities of cultural clashes during westward expansion. It might appeal to those interested in a more somber and critical portrayal of the American frontier; the relentless bleakness and violence can be a bit taxing. I definitely see a striking resemblance to the film The Revenant.

Yes, the "grey" overcast look really gives it a dark serious tone. The westward expansion period of the mid to late 1800's was a meat grinder for all .