Generation Kill

Following The Wire (the undisputed best Tv-series ever) Generation Kill continues Burns and Simon's uncompromisingly realistic writing style, embedding itself deep within the idiosyncrasies and banter of the U.S. marines, and focusing much more on the characters, than the war they're fighting. It may not have the depth of The Wire or the scope of Band of Brothers, but it's the most honest (and funny) description of modern warfare, I've seen.

This is at both times one of the most damning and inspiring looks at the war in Iraq. It shows the troops (sometimes) really looking to help the people of the country, and the hardships they have to endure doing what they think is right. Other times it shows them at a complete loss doing things that make you wonder how the army doesn't implode, or makes you absolutely hate some of them. This is a really interesting and well-made look at this war and one of the best things I saw this year.

Awesome show based on a good read. I can't believe some of this stuff actually happened. The action scenes were good (not so many but still stood out), but the dialog is what makes this must-see tv. The tough, gritty way all the characters express themselves really shine throughout its entirety. If you liked 'Band of Brothers', you should like this war depiction set in modern times as well.

Finally, a war movie where nobody dies. Too bad you wish they would.

As close to real life American warfare as you can get short of joining the military.

Lucid and matter of fact. The emphasis is on truthfulness. The men are shown to be what they are: unique individuals. There are: highly intelligent lieutenants, hard-working and good-natured sergeants and corporals, clueless commanders, incompetent and overzealous captains, psychos, racists, sexists, trigger-happy idiots, opportunists, and more. This is a series full of important details that foreshadow the horror of what's to come in Iraq. Illuminating and frustrating stuff.

David Simon, again, showing everyone who is boss.

This miniseries could not be better. God damn. I'm on board for anything David Simon related from here on.

Not sure it's fair to put this in with movie ratings - as it's a very different format (why not add The Wire so I can give it a perfect score...) - but this is a really intelligent mini-series. David Simon is obviously capable of making any subject feel gritty and real. What it lacks in plot it more than makes up for with deep memorable characters.

Evidently the makers of this series wanted another "Band of Brothers". This is way below that mark. Besides, a lot of these soldiers come across as juvenile delinquents, sociopaths, and retards that I wouldn't mind seeing on the receiving end of an IED. That being said, the material is so strong that it mostly overcomes these difficulties. Between the sterling acting jobs of all involved and the sturm und drang, it's not very possible to not find this captivating