Larry Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 9:00PM tonight. (Part 1). Anybody going to watch? Me, from what I've seen, it looks like they follow the book pretty much. Which usually, in my book, is a good thing. Unfortunately, the movie also pretty much followed the book, which means this one should be pretty much like the original movie. I'll likely record it, but I'm really not expecting much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm gonna DVR this, because two of my favorite directors have their hands on this. Should be a great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hey, thanks for posting this! I didn't know they were doing a movie on A&E. I read the book and liked it, so I'm interested to see how they adapt this to the screen. I'm programing my TiVo now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Yeah, watching now... Intense to say the least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Damn. I missed it... I really wanted to see it too. Looked intense. Sweet there is a replay. DVRing it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Not bad. A little over-the-top. I'll stick with the original, which is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 1st half was definitely better than the 2nd half IMO... The way the "self-destruct" bit played out was a little cheesy, and it didn't have anything to do really with the movie itself, but I hate when there are dumb family members like Benjamin Bratt's son and ex-wife, just annoying characters that don't really serve a purpose in doomsday movies except to usually act as people that put themselves foolishly in harm's way... overall pretty entertaining TV movie, especially for a Monday/Tuesday night in the summer...first half was real intense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Watching it now,(with the original in mind at times while I do), and it's good. See if that changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Meh, liked the book at LOT better...which is usually the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 It could've have been a normal length movie and still been good. The secret gov't conspiracy was a little over the top. 4 Star generals just don't get whacked like that. The President at the end really surprised me though. 3.5 stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Watched the first half last night, will catch the rest probably thursday. Pretty good so far. Impressive cast of b-listers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Watched the first half last night, will catch the rest probably thursday. Pretty good so far. Impressive cast of b-listers.Yeah, I was a bot surprised to see the girl from Drew Carey in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Watching the tape now. I've seen Part 1 so far. I think they're going too far with everybody in the military looking for a terrorist conspiracy under every bush. But I'd also expect some of that. And they no doubt have to over-amplify things, or else the minor characters motives won't come across to the audience. Wondering why they moved Piedmont from AZ to NV. (To make it closer to LA?) Also noticing that the whackjob scummy journalist is from "NNT". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 So what was the big deal about this again? I watched it and have no idea what the fuss is all about. I'm sure the original book was original but today... meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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