It’s one thing to be a fan of science fiction, and have your love of the far unknown transferred frequently to screen time and again effectively. It’s quite another to also love fantasy novels, and be perpetually disappointed each time a new film or series comes out with poor treatment, little budget and no dignity. Lord of the Rings brought about a change, I suspect, but lacked the darker edge.
But when HBO gets a job, they do it right.
Admittedly, the Game of Thrones series is less ‘fantasy’ than some – no dragons or magic. The idea is the same, however. It’s a non-existent land filled with imaginary thrones for which battles are fought. The politics are exciting, the themes dark and haunting, the scale enormous and the characters are revolting. Episode one was exquisite and I’m so very excited for more.
Oh yes, and it’s beautiful.
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