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A good DVD,although being a TV mini series it was a bit long.but I enjoyed watching it

My sister loved it

This is set during a time of war and power struggles that pull families apart. It is well written, dramatic and emotional. It has a great cast who are perfect for their roles. I really enjoyed it!

I loved the book and I think the film is fantastic, dark and brutal one minute with a love story next . Good versus evil brilliant characters, exciting plot, medieval depravity at it`s best on a cinematic scale plenty of twists and turns.

I’m guessing most people’s biggest question with regards to the miniseries is, “Is it as good as the book?” The answer: Is it ever? Rarely, as we tend to set our standards by our own interpretation of the author’s text, and how often does the film version ever really match that? With that said, Starz’s Pillars of the Earth miniseries does the book justice, and given everything that takes place and the years spanned throughout the story, that’s saying something. Die-hard Pillars fans will see the areas that were condensed or otherwise altered for the sake of the story, however I think most of the major arcs are covered nicely in this adaptation. Fans of the book are in for a treat here as this eight-hour series captures the heart of Follett’s story rather well and gives us a chance to re-enjoy the tale in a different format. Moreover, those who are new to the story and looking to bypass reading the lengthy novel should find the adaptation to be extremely entertaining, suspenseful and worth tuning in for each week as the summer progresses.