The Kennedys mini series- September 20th - Blu-ray Forum

detective392 · 05-05-2011, 09:53 PM

The Kennedys Blu-ray

The Kennedys Blu-ray Review

The Kennedys mini series will be released September 20th on Blu-ray.

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Kennedy...nnounced/15352

DaveSimonH · 06-17-2011, 11:13 PM

They just started airing this on BBC2 in the UK tonight, and eps 1&2 will be repeated tomorrow (Sat) at 22:45 GMT.
Looks interesting, I'm sure I'll buy the blu if I like the series.

Cowboy · 06-17-2011, 11:29 PM

Terrible mini series. Although there were a few great performances the series is sketchy, skips too many important events and does not even include one single mention of Teddy Kennedy.....go figure.

Moviefan1203 · 06-18-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboy

Terrible mini series. Although there were a few great performances the series is sketchy, skips too many important events and does not even include one single mention of Teddy Kennedy.....go figure.

Agreed. Horrible miniseries with lots of historical inaccuracies. Avoid at all costs.

Jimbo976 · 06-18-2011, 01:10 AM

I watched this a while back on TV in Canada. I think it is a pretty good series. Which parts of the story are inaccurate? JFK really wasn't a womanizer?

larry47591 · 06-18-2011, 01:22 AM

I am finally watching my dvr copies and I have to say i really like it. Already pre-ordered.

Aidenag · 06-18-2011, 03:54 AM

The fact that the History Channel bailed on airing this due to how historically inaccurate it is should be all that is needed for people to know this thing is a soap opera that has about as much footing in reality as Oliver Stones W. did. It's not like the history channel is some left wing organization either. They are about as non-partisan as it gets so nobody can claim it was axed because of political pressure or whatnot. They canned it solely on the fact it did not meet History Channel criteria.

Also, the author whose book this mini-series was mostly based off of. Has openly called it a hack job that selectively edited his book to suit their agenda. Which while maybe not a 'right wing' conspiracy as many have called it(The creators are republicans with Fox ties fyi) it most definitely was 'spiced up' and made more titillating than the real facts about the kennedy's as a means to draw in more viewers and ratings. Much like how cable news turns things like the balloon boy into a week long ordeal... Ratings, Ratings, Ratings.. Reality be damned.

I would avoid this like the plague, and if you do watch it, take it with a grain of salt. This thing is about as realistic and true to history as Mel Gibson in Braveheart lol

Oblivion138 · 06-18-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aidenag

This thing is about as realistic and true to history as Mel Gibson in Braveheart lol

OUCH! haha

Let's be fair...in order to be as historically inaccurate as Braveheart, all the characters would have to be wearing space suits with backwards helmets.

penguin · 06-18-2011, 11:27 AM

Almost no-one in this poorly written series comes out well. JFK is portayed as rather weak and a trerrible wife cheater. Bobby is arrogant beyond belief and so immature. Old Joe is no better than a mafioso gangster etc. etc. Perhaps the Kennedys were this bad but if so what does that say about any decency in the American political system? (I can hear the laughter here!) I could hardly see it through. The assasination is completely unimaginative and just follows the totally discredited LHO line. I would not have it for free and at best it would be a rent. Save your money. Only Jackie and the black butler had any saving grace. It started off badly and just never got any better!

eagle61397 · 06-18-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by penguin

I would not have it for free and at best it would be a rent. Save your money.

It is available for Netflix streaming if you want to save some money.

Jimbo976 · 06-18-2011, 12:55 PM

People don't like seeing their hereos in a bad light but sometimes it's the truth.

Cowboy · 06-18-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

People don't like seeing their hereos in a bad light but sometimes it's the truth.

Umm yeah Im thinking thats not why the mini series sucked.

RingTrick · 06-18-2011, 06:35 PM

Think I'm going to pass on this one. Katie Holmes was once America's sweetheart, now she's a Stepford wife.

She should seriously pack it up and move into Suri's $100,000 treehouse.

critterdvd · 08-10-2011, 04:12 PM

Any word on the special features associated with this release? I'm on the fence between picking it up or just watching the instant stream on netflix...

I_Like_Movies · 08-10-2011, 06:02 PM

I'm curious what are these "historical inaccuracies" that people keep referring too? Any actual proof or are people spouting off at the mouth about a tv series they didn't care for.

Lope de Aguirre · 08-10-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by penguin

The assasination is completely unimaginative and just follows the totally discredited LHO line.

Yeah? What does point away from Oswald or to any other conspirators?
Sorry but after I researched thoroughly I believe it is almost 100% sure that Oswald was the lone gunmen and it of course is POSSIBLE that someone hired him or something but there is no evidence supporting that and I for one considere it extremely unlikely that someone would hire someone like Oswald.

Jhouston · 08-10-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aidenag

It's not like the history channel is some left wing organization either. They are about as non-partisan as it gets so nobody can claim it was axed because of political pressure or whatnot. They canned it solely on the fact it did not meet History Channel criteria.

I would avoid this like the plague, and if you do watch it, take it with a grain of salt. This thing is about as realistic and true to history as Mel Gibson in Braveheart lol

Isn't this the same channel that has shows about Aliens and how they built the pyramids,the medieval cathedrals and laid out Washington DC?

blackbryer · 08-24-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Aidenag

The fact that the History Channel bailed on airing this due to how historically inaccurate it is should be all that is needed for people to know this thing is a soap opera that has about as much footing in reality as Oliver Stones W. did. It's not like the history channel is some left wing organization either. They are about as non-partisan as it gets so nobody can claim it was axed because of political pressure or whatnot. They canned it solely on the fact it did not meet History Channel criteria.

Also, the author whose book this mini-series was mostly based off of. Has openly called it a hack job that selectively edited his book to suit their agenda. Which while maybe not a 'right wing' conspiracy as many have called it(The creators are republicans with Fox ties fyi) it most definitely was 'spiced up' and made more titillating than the real facts about the kennedy's as a means to draw in more viewers and ratings. Much like how cable news turns things like the balloon boy into a week long ordeal... Ratings, Ratings, Ratings.. Reality be damned.

I would avoid this like the plague, and if you do watch it, take it with a grain of salt. This thing is about as realistic and true to history as Mel Gibson in Braveheart lol

Yes, the history channel did bail on this but probably not down to innacuracies. Caroline Kennedy lobbied to stop the airing of the series within the US. The 'bailing' as you put it might be down to respect for the family as a number of channels did also 'bail'.

Prior to airing your thoughts try to consider why C Kennedy lobbied...and consider that it may have more truths than the american public are ready for. Can you advise on the innacuracies you mentioned?

Look out for Leonardo Di Caprio's Legacy of Secrecy. I can hardly wait for your review of that one.

blackbryer · 08-24-2011, 06:52 PM

Was aired on BBC-HD this June. An absolutely gripping watch from start to finish. Great acting from some well chosen lookalikes. All the interest and passion of Oliver Stones JFK but from the family perspective.

It will be sometime before a series this good is made again.

blackbryer · 08-24-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by I_Like_Movies

I'm curious what are these "historical inaccuracies" that people keep referring too? Any actual proof or are people spouting off at the mouth about a tv series they didn't care for.

Exactly - where are they? all these innacuracies?

A lot of interest being shown by those who announce they dont like the series. Forum sites were born for wasters like you..

05-05-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	The Kennedys mini series- September 20th The Kennedys Blu-ray The Kennedys Blu-ray Review The Kennedys mini series will be released September 20th on Blu-ray. http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Kennedy...nnounced/15352 Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-14-2011 at 07:48 PM.

06-18-2011, 03:54 AM	#7
Aidenag Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Seattle 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:775 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:25	The fact that the History Channel bailed on airing this due to how historically inaccurate it is should be all that is needed for people to know this thing is a soap opera that has about as much footing in reality as Oliver Stones W. did. It's not like the history channel is some left wing organization either. They are about as non-partisan as it gets so nobody can claim it was axed because of political pressure or whatnot. They canned it solely on the fact it did not meet History Channel criteria. Also, the author whose book this mini-series was mostly based off of. Has openly called it a hack job that selectively edited his book to suit their agenda. Which while maybe not a 'right wing' conspiracy as many have called it(The creators are republicans with Fox ties fyi) it most definitely was 'spiced up' and made more titillating than the real facts about the kennedy's as a means to draw in more viewers and ratings. Much like how cable news turns things like the balloon boy into a week long ordeal... Ratings, Ratings, Ratings.. Reality be damned. I would avoid this like the plague, and if you do watch it, take it with a grain of salt. This thing is about as realistic and true to history as Mel Gibson in Braveheart lol Last edited by Aidenag; 06-18-2011 at 09:47 PM.

06-18-2011, 11:27 AM	#9
penguin Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:692 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:518	Terrible! Almost no-one in this poorly written series comes out well. JFK is portayed as rather weak and a trerrible wife cheater. Bobby is arrogant beyond belief and so immature. Old Joe is no better than a mafioso gangster etc. etc. Perhaps the Kennedys were this bad but if so what does that say about any decency in the American political system? (I can hear the laughter here!) I could hardly see it through. The assasination is completely unimaginative and just follows the totally discredited LHO line. I would not have it for free and at best it would be a rent. Save your money. Only Jackie and the black butler had any saving grace. It started off badly and just never got any better!

08-24-2011, 06:52 PM	#19
blackbryer New Member Member since:Aug 2011	An Excellent Series Was aired on BBC-HD this June. An absolutely gripping watch from start to finish. Great acting from some well chosen lookalikes. All the interest and passion of Oliver Stones JFK but from the family perspective. It will be sometime before a series this good is made again.

06-17-2011, 11:13 PM	#2
DaveSimonH Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland, UK Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:2032 DVD collection:981 Digital collection:111 Trading Score:3	They just started airing this on BBC2 in the UK tonight, and eps 1&2 will be repeated tomorrow (Sat) at 22:45 GMT. Looks interesting, I'm sure I'll buy the blu if I like the series.

06-17-2011, 11:29 PM	#3
Cowboy Banned Member since:May 2011 Location:Garland, Texas Blu-ray collection:116 Blu-ray reviews:1	Terrible mini series. Although there were a few great performances the series is sketchy, skips too many important events and does not even include one single mention of Teddy Kennedy.....go figure.

06-18-2011, 01:10 AM	#5
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I watched this a while back on TV in Canada. I think it is a pretty good series. Which parts of the story are inaccurate? JFK really wasn't a womanizer?

06-18-2011, 01:22 AM	#6
larry47591 Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:2368 Trading Score:75	I am finally watching my dvr copies and I have to say i really like it. Already pre-ordered.

06-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#11
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	People don't like seeing their hereos in a bad light but sometimes it's the truth.

06-18-2011, 06:35 PM	#13
RingTrick Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:130	Think I'm going to pass on this one. Katie Holmes was once America's sweetheart, now she's a Stepford wife. She should seriously pack it up and move into Suri's $100,000 treehouse.

08-10-2011, 04:12 PM	#14
critterdvd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Southern California 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:4034 DVD collection:2208 MA collection:983 Digital collection:192 iTunes collection:534 Prime collection:21 Trading Score:5	Any word on the special features associated with this release? I'm on the fence between picking it up or just watching the instant stream on netflix...

08-10-2011, 06:02 PM	#15
I_Like_Movies Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Toronto 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:8	I'm curious what are these "historical inaccuracies" that people keep referring too? Any actual proof or are people spouting off at the mouth about a tv series they didn't care for.

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