Hatfields & McCoys

Sticks closer to recorded history than most movies of its type, which was smart - a true story this rich needs little embellishment. High production values, a stellar cast, and even-handed direction keep it out of the hickspoitation genre, where it easily could have found itself. Well worth five hours of your time.

Probably the best original programming to come out of the History Channel in a very, very long time. No doubt Costner's experience in the western genre, as he served as a producer in addition to starring in this, benefits this piece dramatically. Combined with Paxton for the two leads, you've got some stellar actors in this that really give you a sense of both the virtues and flaws of their characters and how a pride can turn a small alternation into an all out family war.

Led by Costner and Paxton, you've got yourself a solid little mini-series. I'm not too familiar with the actual historical events, but this made for entertaining TV. Certainly not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

"Is the pig in court today?" "No. It's done been et."

Saw the first part only. It's not bad but I struggled a good deal to keep myself interested and decided not to finish it.

I somehow lost interest in who's killing who and why. Forgettable TV filler material.

Loved to see Costner again, very strong in this genre. Also a special notice to Berenger. The rest of the cast did very well to. In the beginning the directing went a little to fast to grip but futher on the pace was good.

Very good.

For those of us who don't know, some more back story and explanation please?

Well made mini-series with a good cast. It isn't great nor factual but it's efficiently entertaining.