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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - (UPDATE re: HBO Premiere 17 April 20

Postby smarchee » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:48 pm

I might have to check this out based on the comments in this thread
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - (UPDATE re: HBO Premiere 17 April 20

Postby Fifthelement » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:45 pm

smarchee wrote:I might have to check this out based on the comments in this thread


I hope that you do :)

Here's a link to review and an opinion from a critic who hasn't read the books. Very interesting :geek:


http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_w ... _book.html
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - (UPDATE re: HBO Premiere 17 April 20

Postby Sprunkn7 » Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:45 pm

Oh boy!! Tonight's the night!!!

Reliving Season 3 of True Blood at 8pm then onto Thrones!
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - (UPDATE re: HBO Premiere 17 April 20

Postby intodeep » Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:48 pm

My Watch Begins Tonight :D

Night gathers, and now my watch begins.
It shall not end until my death… I shall live and die at my post.
I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls.
I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men.
I pledge my life and honor to the Night’s Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - (UPDATE re: HBO Premiere 17 April 20

Postby Fifthelement » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:50 pm

intodeep wrote:My Watch Begins Tonight :D

Night gathers, and now my watch begins.
It shall not end until my death… I shall live and die at my post.
I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls.
I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men.
I pledge my life and honor to the Night’s Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.


:shock: Awesome!!!! :mrgreen:
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby Sprunkn7 » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:33 am

Wow, it was really good.
Loved the opening with the white Walkers.

So Impressed!
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby intodeep » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:17 am

I was pretty happy with it. I thought it looked sensational.

Jaime Lannister- "The things i do for love" :D

The whole Cat trying to talk Ned out of going south is a bit odd to me considering in the book she was pushing him to go and Ned was hesitant but whatever not that big of a deal

Overall I was really happy and I can't wait for next week!
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby Lizardjam » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:30 am

It was pretty true to the book! Not what I had in mind for most of the characters but I think as the story builds, it'll work! Can't wait to see the next one!
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby rrivers » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:05 am

I thought it was great too.
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby Lizardjam » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:10 am

I read all four in succession so I don't even remember where the first one ends. I hope they get a good turnout for this one and go on to make more!
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby intodeep » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:24 pm

Been thinking about it all day and I think i'm going to have to watch it again tonight.

The guy playing Viserys did a great job. I really got into him more then i thought i would.

I did not like the opening credit sequance with the gears etc. I did like how it moved around on the map to show you where you were going in that episode.

Its awesome how spot on they got Arya and she did not even say more then two words the entire show.

The Hound's helm looked awesome.
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby Lizardjam » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:52 pm

Just read a few reviews. Could they have made Jeoffrey actually attractive? Sansa is supposed to be falling for that little, sorry to be mean, but very not nice(ok sorta ugly) looking kid? Or am I blind? I don't think the characters that are supposed to be so beautiful actually are(except Dany).
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby rrivers » Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:59 pm

intodeep wrote:Been thinking about it all day and I think i'm going to have to watch it again tonight.

The guy playing Viserys did a great job. I really got into him more then i thought i would.

I did not like the opening credit sequance with the gears etc. I did like how it moved around on the map to show you where you were going in that episode.

Its awesome how spot on they got Arya and she did not even say more then two words the entire show.

The Hound's helm looked awesome.


Are you a really big fan of the book, intodeep? It might be that your expectations are really high.

I've only read the first book and I honestly can't say I have any complaints at all. I thought it was the best book to screen adaptation I've seen since Shawshank.
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby intodeep » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:20 pm

rrivers wrote:
intodeep wrote:Been thinking about it all day and I think i'm going to have to watch it again tonight.

The guy playing Viserys did a great job. I really got into him more then i thought i would.

I did not like the opening credit sequance with the gears etc. I did like how it moved around on the map to show you where you were going in that episode.

Its awesome how spot on they got Arya and she did not even say more then two words the entire show.

The Hound's helm looked awesome.


Are you a really big fan of the book, intodeep? It might be that your expectations are really high.

I've only read the first book and I honestly can't say I have any complaints at all. I thought it was the best book to screen adaptation I've seen since Shawshank.

Yeah I'm a pretty big fan of the books :oops: , but i've only read them once (last year)
I really wasn't trying to bitch. Overall I liked it. There are a few things i could nitpick about but they did good. I think they just have to make sure new viewers can connect with the characters.
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Re: A GAME OF THRONES - Discussion Thread

Postby EquallyWorthless » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:33 pm

I have read the books at least 10 times, and I couldn't have been happier. The credit sequence was amazing. All the characters were pretty much nailed, and the sets were fantastic. The ratings could have been better, I hope it makes past one season.
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