A 10-part mini-series from the creators of “Band of Brothers” telling the intertwined stories of three Marines during America’s battle with the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II.

The Pacific

From Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman — the producing team behind the Emmy® Award-winning and Golden Globe-winning 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers — comes an epic ten-part miniseries event.

THE PACIFIC tracks the intertwined real-life journeys of three U.S. Marines across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. The miniseries follows these men and their fellow Marines from their first battle with the Japanese on Guadalcanal, through the rain forests of Cape Gloucester and the strongholds of Peleliu, across the bloody sands of Iwo Jima and through the horror of Okinawa, and finally to their triumphant but uneasy return home after V-J Day.

Why you care

Because everything you, and I, have today is because of the dedication and bravery of these men, and warriors of all allied forces of WW1 & WW2. Taking a little time to learn about the contributions of you fellow man, is the least you can do.

The Pacific Trailer

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Release Date

The Pacific begins March 14th 2010

What’s Good About It?

Sacrifice, dedication and bravery. The Pacific has some of the most talented production team in the world behind it.

What’s Bad About It?

The lack of respect for our veterans, no matter which country they come from.

Our Clever Prediction

If you fell in love with Band Of Brothers, you’ll fall in love all over again with The Pacific.

Shadow Games

Episode 5 starts out quite slow compared to the previous Spartacus shows, but finishes with a bang. For the first time, we are presented with a bit of a cliffhanger, as Crixus may be fatally wounded in the epic battle to defeat Theokoles.

Shadow Games was all about the ‘bonding’ between Crixus and Spartacus, and finally a common bond that can bring them together.

The battle between the two gladiators and Theokoles could have been better, but it was suffice. Awesome makeup and presence for this legendary warrior Theokoles. He is shown being carried off the arena on a stretcher, so I guess he is dead?

Batiatus discovers the people behind his assassination, while his ‘loving’ wife Lucretia finally spills her secret about her and Crixus to Ilithya. Something tells me this is going to get ugly soon.

The Action

All the action in this episode was saved for the final 10 minutes, as Theokoles is brought to his knees and beheaded.

What was good about it?

Spartacus proves his worth as a gladiator, and Theokoles was an intimidating foe.

What’s bad about it?

Listen, I’ve had about enough of the writers showing the penis of Crixus, in every episode now.

The Verdict

Shadow Warrior was still a good addition to the series, but it was the slowest of all episodes so far.

The Truth

Taking Chance is based on a true story, about a man (Kevin Bacon) who elects to escort the body of a fallen soldier back to Wyoming. The body is that of 19yr old Marine Chance Phelps, who Strobl decides to ensure gets the respect he deserves along the way.

This powerful film delivers a ton of emotional moments and the journey is very moving. I really enjoyed how the director Ross Katz pays tribute to the soldier, with his numerous scenes along the way. Small tokens of affection are demonstrated throughout the film that remind the audience of the respect that should be shown to all military, no matter what country they are from.

Bacon really nails the role of hardened, yet saddened, Col Mike Stroble. The supporting cast delivers excellent scenes of compassion for the dead marine, it really moves you.

Taking Chance is an important film because it shows the impact of the military on the small town, the rural town and communities that make up the allied forces. Don’t be fooled though, this isn’t just about an American soldier, it is respect to all the military men and women who serve all nations in the Gulf.

Why should I watch it?

Because Taking Chance if full of moving and powerful situations the demonstrate the compassion of strangers who, when given the chance, always respect a soldier.

The Verdict

Taking Chance was a wonderful, moving and often sad film, that delivered 2 hours of thought provoking film. I very much recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful drama, that will bring a tear to your eye.