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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first watched this when it was on TV and missed the last episode much to my annoyance. I therefore bought the DVDs. It is historically fairly accurate. You will learn about how the USA developed and how the Indians were over run. The march of the railroad, the mountain men, Sand Creek, Little Big Horn and Wounded knee are amongst the major events well covered. The difficulties faced by the whites and the native americans are sensitively and fairly shown. The casting, acting, script and filming are all first class. It is action packed. It is dramatic. It is powerful. The stunning scenery is a star in itself. Most importantly, it is very entertaining and will keep you glued to your screen for 9 hours (6 parts). The extras are interesting and well worth watching. It shows how much care was taken with the story. It is superb and I have no hesitation in recommending it. This series will survive the passage of time and will be watched for many years to come. Superb.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another cracking, made for TV Series, which this time depicts the parallel lives of a family of Wheelwrights and a family of American Native Indians and how the American Natives were persecuted by the "White Man". Very moving in parts and superbly acted by a strong cast.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This depict the history of the west through the lives of two families, one white and one indian. It shows how the native american indians were invaded, their way of life destroyed and their land stolen from them. You also see the struggles and hopes of the white settlers for a new and better life. This is a great mini-series and a very enjoyable viewing with gorgeous scenery and excellent acting from the cast.
BUT this is a chopped up version and many scenes have been edited from the original broadcast shown on the US cable network TNT. Sometimes in this version it feels like there are some bit missing here and there, and the movie does not flow as it should. Some characters appeared then vanished from the story for no apparent reason. (What happened to Rachel Wheeler, her indian husband and child?)
Cut versions of movies are one of my pet hate, and that's why I cannot give it five stars, but I still bought this DVD and enjoy watching it as I've never seen the original broadcast, but I hope that one day an uncut or extended version will be released.
BUT this is a chopped up version and many scenes have been edited from the original broadcast shown on the US cable network TNT. Sometimes in this version it feels like there are some bit missing here and there, and the movie does not flow as it should. Some characters appeared then vanished from the story for no apparent reason. (What happened to Rachel Wheeler, her indian husband and child?)
Cut versions of movies are one of my pet hate, and that's why I cannot give it five stars, but I still bought this DVD and enjoy watching it as I've never seen the original broadcast, but I hope that one day an uncut or extended version will be released.
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