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A cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power, this Starz adaptation of Ken Follett's massive page-turner offers all the scheming and plotting of royal potboilers like Elizabeth and Showtime's The Tudors. The story takes place in the 12th century, when King Henry I loses his son at sea. After Henry's death, his nephew, Stephen (Tony Curran), assumes the throne, against the wishes of the Earl of Bartholomew (Donald Sutherland, star of Follett's Eye of the Needle) and Henry's daughter, Maud (Alison Pill, convincing as a Brit), which pits them against Bishop Waleran (Deadwood's Ian McShane) and Lady Hamleigh (Sarah Parish) and her bloodthirsty son, William (David Oakes). Tom (Rufus Sewell), a mason, and his apprentice, Jack (Savage Grace's Eddie Redmayne), enter the fray when they offer to construct a cathedral for Prior Philip (Matthew Macfadyen).
In the decades to come, Philip and the earl's children, Aliena (Hayley Atwell) and Richard (Sam Claflin), battle the bishop and the Hamleighs to complete Kingsbridge Cathedral and restore their family name. Jack's mother, Ellen (Natalia Wörner), aids in their efforts, while Jack and Alfred (Jared Leto look-alike Liam Garrigan), Tom's ne'er-do-well son, compete for Aliena's affections. As fortunes rise and fall, there's rape, incest, and executions, resulting in nudity, profanity, and splashes of blood. There are also over-the-top sequences, like a strange smothering, but the multi-character story line is involving, and the principal cast, particularly Sewell, is up to the task. The eight-part series includes extra features that explore the digital effects, the animated opening titles, and the production with Follett, executive producer Ridley Scott, actor/writer John Pielmeier, and director Sergio Mimica-Gezzan. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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By DAVe O
Format:DVD
WOW! Watched a few episodes of this on it's T.V.broadcast, and couldn't even take my eyes off the screen long enough to have a drink. Excellent production, watches like a novel reads...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jessie
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I couldn't stop watching. I watched the whole thing in one day! The acting, character growth, screenplay, cinematic is all amazing! I love the love story and battle scenes and they fit together so well. The family drama, church politics and architecture many not seem like they can go together, but they do and it is wonderful!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Terry
Format:DVD
Not quite an exact replica of the book but phenomenal all the same. A story that will go down in history along side of other greats such as Gone With the Wind and North & South. Great acting and awesome story.
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Love this tv serie
Amazing acting, storyline, actors, scenery etc...
But then later found out Walmart had it for cheaper but too late now lol.
But then later found out Walmart had it for cheaper but too late now lol.
Published 1 day ago by Pages were ripped
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT STORY
After reading the book, which i loved, this mini series did not disappoint at all. I watched all episodes within 2 weeks of receiving them in the mail.
Published 1 month ago by Janice McFadden
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Pillars of the Earth
Excellent series! If you're a fan of medieval times this movie should not disappoint. The tension and inequities between the classes; the power and deviousness of the Church;... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Avid Fan
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Very Well Done
I read the book that I enjoyed. The movie was excellent.I am reading the sequel World Without End and will puchase dvd when i am finished the book.
Published 3 months ago by Arlene Greco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very well done! Would recommend this movie!
Very good series.... kept us entertained. The history was amazing and very interesting. The actors were really good and the plot kept us glued to the T.V.
Published 3 months ago by Elizabeth Proulx
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Addicting
I have not read the book but I was thoroughly enjoying the series. My husband has read the book and he really enjoyed it as well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Betty Stumph
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
I already gave a review on this dvd, it was a gift for my husband i guess it didnt go through
Published 4 months ago by Clemus Laurila
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In Pursuit of Power at Any Cost
Pillars of the Earth was a marvelous production of a variety of complex characters and issues. Scandals were plentiful and the task of pursuing power was vividly displayed by a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by E. Ferrer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Epic but dull
Perhaps it is unfair of me to write a review seeing I have only managed to watch 2 episodes but honestly it has not captured my interest at all. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Miki
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Pillars" does not disappoint.
I read the book and loved it. It was highly detailed...a long read...but worth it. I purposely didn't watch the series on TV because I didn't want to be interrupted by... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mary Anne Drew
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