HBO continues it's tradition of theatrical quality programming. This time it's the adaptation of Evan Wright's book Generation Kill about the US Marines elite First Recon Bravo Company during the early days of the Iraq War.
I watched the miniseries premier Sunday night on HBO and again on the west coast feed and yet again on the Monday replay. This show is extremely well written. I have to admit I have not read the book or the Rolling Stone articles. But, I have spoken to Marines that are OIF vets and have read them. It is almost universal praise for the book and the miniseries. They say it is a rivitingly accurate depiction of what it was like. The language, the attitude, and the circumstances are spot on.
Perhaps one reason it is so stunning is HBO brought in actual Marines depicted in the miniseries for accuracy, including Marine Sgt. Rudy Reyes who plays himself. (It's OK if you think he's hot.)
It may be too soon to give this miniseries too much praise, but if the next 6 episodes maintain the same level of quality and accuracy, this will belong in the same neighborhood as Band of Brothers. The events are real, names were not changed. Watch this show!
Sunday nights at 9pm on HBO. Replays during the week.
Set DVR to KILL!
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