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Anybody hate this movie and love the series?

posted 12 years ago by Can_a_bitch_get_a_donut
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I keep hearing good things about the show, so I've planned to check it out soon. Tonight I decided to see the movie first, since it came first.

Worst movie I've seen in a long time. I had to force myself to finish it after taking huge breaks throughout.

Now I'm questioning whether to even bother with the show, even though I'm sure it's quite different, being a completely different storytelling format.

But this movie, with a 7.1, is relatively highly rated for a sports movie (I gave it a 2). Is there anybody out there who hated the movie but loves the series? Should I go ahead and try the show anyway?

Furthermore, how many episodes should I watch before I decide to quit if I'm not enjoying it?

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[–] JennyDarling 10 years ago

Mint berry, did you ever watch the show?

[–] Can_a_bitch_get_a_donut 10 years ago

Only the pilot. Not my cup of tea.

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[–] rtlh1982 10 years ago

I loved the book but walked out on the movie because the southern stereotypes were so depressing. The pilot of the TV series was much better but I'm not that big of a sports fans so I didn't continue with it

[–] rjryan8812 9 years ago

I think the movie is good, but the series is great

[–] worth84 9 years ago

For anyone else out there with this question regarding the movie vs. the tv show---as many others in this thread as already said, the movie is good, but the show is GREAT. Can't recommend it enough!!!

[–] sanders_mike25 9 years ago

Loved the movie. Threw in the towel midway through the second season of the series.

[–] whjones79-1 9 years ago

The series is hands down "the best drama series" EVER. No comparison between Movie and Series.

I didn't "hate" the movie but just between you and me Kyle Chandler did a much better job than Billy Bob.

Watch the entire series. As can be expected, the character building is much better with the series than the movie. It gets slow in places but there are so many continuing storylines to follow that most people will find something.

Over all it's a REALLY GREAT RIDE!

Anybody interested that I post over there from time to time.

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[–] TandyMan (11351) 7 years ago

Absolutely hated the film, really enjoyed the series. I watched the series first.