War and Peace

Loved it all,wonderful entertainment.Is what I watch TV for.(to be entertained)

Same here re Paul Dano; ditto Lily James [whose teeth seemed to get smaller each week]. I'm glad I stuck with it as, by the end I was loving it enormously.

Okay, so after my derogatory comments about Paul Dano to begin with, he did win me over in the end! I might have married him myself! Shame they crammed it all into six episodes.

Dano! Can't get on with this iPad! I'll miss W & P on Sunday nights. DH watches it too but he draws the line at Call the Midwife!

Loved it! Paul Danone as Pierre was brilliant.

Mahoosive catch up today and I really enjoyed it. As I mentioned previously I had not read the book so I didn't have any issues as to facts nor story line . The sets were excellent ,

Paul Dano grew on me as Pierre, when thinking about it that was what was supposed to happen, that he grew as a person during the time period. Very good.

I'm glad the ending was a bit different to the one in the book which was a bit dismal. I do like a happy ending (albeit after all the trauma).

Next we have James Norton as Tommy Lee Jones, not sure I want to watch

I thought it was brilliant and agree that it could have been extended to more episodes. I think the Beeb underestimate the staying power of it's audience.

I believe posh upper crust women at that time didn't venture out much in inclement weather which may explain the flimsy dresses to a certain extent, but the tiny shawls they drape around themselves are far too small, I understood they were much, much larger and cosier for everyday use. Also long gloves and thick stockings would have been worn which makes a big difference.

I thought it was a wonderful production, beautifully shot, very good cast especially Paul Dano. So impressed might buy the box set when it's released, I hardly ever do that but I'd like to watch it all again.

I loved it too, but I wish there had been more episodes instead of cramming it into just six.

IMO One of the best things on in the last 12 months. Totally gripped last night!

I do hope there is more of this quality drama on soon.

x

I loved it. I must admit I was very dubious about Paul Dano as Pierre after the first episode, but by the end I was completely converted. I also thought Lily James was stunning. The only down-side was that there were 3 programmes on at the same time at 9pm on Sunday that I wanted to watch: War and Peace; Vera; and Deutschland93. Thank goodness for catch-up

Haven't made it through a full episode yet, despite enjoying it very much! I tend to nod off.

I completely agree with you GillT57 I thought it was fabulous. I was a bit wary of Paul Dano playing, Pierre but as time went on I thought he was perfect for the part. I think I almost fell in love with him myself.

Adored it and it will leave a gap in my Sunday evenings. The photography, cinematography and costumes were fantastic.

I loved it ! Yes it was all condensed, particularly the last episode, and the finale was very different to the book, but in general the scenery, costumes and battle scenes were very watchable. Forgive me, but for those who clearly disliked it, why did you watch it? There are plenty of other channels and programmes so why wade through a series that you bores you?!

I'm glad it is over,hated it. The scenery and the costumes where mainly what I watched it for and that Pierre I wanted to take and shake. It certainly hasn't encouraged me to read Tolstoy!

Compared to the excellent Dickensian, where I can't wait to watch an episode,this has been very poor. I did not care about any of the characters and I think that was the biggest problem for me.

Well, I don't think there will be a further series after all. I definately think this should have run for more episodes instead of squeezing it all into six. Last night's final episode really squashed a long period of the story down. It just skated over what should have been more detailed.
Loved it though.

I'll be so sorry when it's finished. I've been gripped by every episode and have even watched some twice.
I've recorded Dickensian but so far haven't watched it. Keeping it in reserve for when W & P has finished.
Still think there must be more in the pipeline, the story is less than halfway through. Come on BBC don't keep us waiting!

I'm still in there but the latest episode was a bit tricky to watch but then I suppose the reality was a bit tricky too!!! Love Jim Broadbent and Brian Cox in this - they act the younger actors off the screen. Shan't be sorry when its finished though.

It seems a bit like Pride and Prejudice at times! I think it's not bad, but not a blockbuster. When I read the book I skipped the war bits so I find that interesting. I suppose the women wore fur shawls or stoles to keep warm.

Sorry I have just found it so dreary, the men are dreary and Pierre just gets on my nerves. There is not much more of it to go so will watch to the end. I have loved the scenery and the costumes. It certainly has not made me rush to go and read the book. This drama has just not grabbed me in the same way as the brilliant Dickensian has.

It's because they are so good they can give you (me) nightmares!

Robert Carlyle I mean. I sooo wish GN posts had an EDIT facility.

I remember now, when I saw James Norton first in Happy Valley I thought him a brilliant actor but worried he'd get type cast as psycho thugs. Far from it! Similar to the actor (name??) who played the spine chilling skinhead in 'Cracker'.