A military history of the 17th century and the 18th century
Tuesday 4 February 2020
Publicity still from Alatriste
I still haven't seen this film but people reckon it's good so I am going to watch it. I understand the plot is difficult if you haven't read the books (I haven't) so shall be watching for scenes like the above.
It came up on the TV a while ago but I must admit I switched off before getting even halfway through. I found it a realistically bleak portrayal of the age and as you say it has a convoluted plot. Would have stuck with it had I known there would be a big battle scene.
There are rare scenes, which are good. But the Story is very poor and somehow silly. Many details are laughable from a realistic point of view (as the tunnel at the siege of Breda). It would be a good idea to Review this strange flick.
"...the photographic muted tones and the depressing mood"
Yes, the reality of wars - among which the TYW was one of the cruellest, bleakest and most horrible - aptly conveyed . Armchair warmongers are not impressed, of course, ...
It came up on the TV a while ago but I must admit I switched off before getting even halfway through. I found it a realistically bleak portrayal of the age and as you say it has a convoluted plot. Would have stuck with it had I known there would be a big battle scene.
ReplyDeleteThere are rare scenes, which are good. But the Story is very poor and somehow silly. Many details are laughable from a realistic point of view (as the tunnel at the siege of Breda). It would be a good idea to Review this strange flick.
ReplyDeleteTo clarify, with realistically bleak I was referring to the photographic muted tones and the depressing mood, not the swashbuckling and intrigue.
ReplyDelete"...the photographic muted tones and the depressing mood"
ReplyDeleteYes, the reality of wars - among which the TYW was one of the cruellest, bleakest and most horrible - aptly conveyed . Armchair warmongers are not impressed, of course, ...