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A Slowburn Supernatural Mystery That Lacks Surprises But Is Enhanced By A Solid Pierce Brosnan, January 3, 2012

K. Harris "Film aficionado" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bag of Bones Season 1 [HD] (Amazon Instant Video)

Whenever another television adaptation of a Stephen King novel comes around, I always feel a little wary. Some of his supernatural offerings seem better suited left to the imagination as opposed to getting a literal screen treatment. That's not to say that there haven't been good interpretations. There have. But there have been just as many failures as successes. If anyone should have a sense of King, it is director Mick Garris who collaborated on previous TV efforts include "The Stand" and the much maligned "The Shining" miniseries. For me, "Bag of Bones" falls squarely in the middle ground of King's television presentations. It has been simplified and changed in ways that purists and/or fans of the novel may not appreciate. But for those unfamiliar with the story, it has its share of pleasures as well. For those expecting big scares, however, the pacing of this two-part miniseries may be a little off-putting. I would describe this as a melancholy murder mystery enhanced by... Read more

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Brosnan Excellent in the Title Role, December 12, 2011

K. Thalheimer "Beach Reader" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bag of Bones Season 1 [HD] (Amazon Instant Video)

Whomever cast this work did well casting Pierce Brosnan as the protagonist. He fills the spot very well. He plays Mike Noonan, the main character, faithfully. I've always felt this to be one of King's best books.

If someone hadn't read King's book they may well wonder what's going on in Part 1 to a point. It comes together in Part 2. I read the book a few years ago & found it one of Kings best. The movie does not disappoint at all. It follows the book pretty faithfully.

With a little tongue in cheek humor there's a reference to "Bachmann" & to the trunk novels which is what King calls his alter ego's stored, unpublished work.

As in the book, the explanations of the weird goings-on explain themselves as the novel weaves onward. Residents of a small Maine town are dealing with an old & powerful demagogue. Years back, in 1939, something had happened which now leads to the very bizarre events happening in town. They occur through time and up to the present... Read more

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I Love King & Bronson & Can't wait to watch this!!!, December 11, 2011

S. Tristan "Lil country girl in the BIG city" (moline) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bag of Bones Season 1 [HD] (Amazon Instant Video)