Let's start this by stating that I've never read the book. I am an avid reader and a big fan of King's work though.
I am one of the few that like The Stand as a miniseries even though I realize it's not a good adaptation of the book but it had its merits. Bag of bones also has its merits though not as apparent.
First of all this is a beloved book from King and I would suggest anyone who reads to give the novel a shot instead of watching this, for the rest of you this is not a bad watch, though it has its share of problems. It's a good watch because the story, at its core, is a good one but it's dragged down by bad direction and obvious very low production value. This would've been a lot better served by being supported by AMC or HBO because A&E obviously didn't have the budget for it, this ranks up there with the made for TV miniseries from the 90s when it comes to the look of it. Acting is also a huge problem, considering the cast you would expect a lot more, most people seem to point out Brosnan's work as the worst offender but for me Melissa George is the biggest disappointment when compared to her other work in genre films. All in all, not very good acting from anyone, too bad.
With all of that said, if you don't ever intend on reading the book, the story is worth it. Come in with TV movie expectations and you'll have a good time.
I am one of the few that like The Stand as a miniseries even though I realize it's not a good adaptation of the book but it had its merits. Bag of bones also has its merits though not as apparent.
First of all this is a beloved book from King and I would suggest anyone who reads to give the novel a shot instead of watching this, for the rest of you this is not a bad watch, though it has its share of problems. It's a good watch because the story, at its core, is a good one but it's dragged down by bad direction and obvious very low production value. This would've been a lot better served by being supported by AMC or HBO because A&E obviously didn't have the budget for it, this ranks up there with the made for TV miniseries from the 90s when it comes to the look of it. Acting is also a huge problem, considering the cast you would expect a lot more, most people seem to point out Brosnan's work as the worst offender but for me Melissa George is the biggest disappointment when compared to her other work in genre films. All in all, not very good acting from anyone, too bad.
With all of that said, if you don't ever intend on reading the book, the story is worth it. Come in with TV movie expectations and you'll have a good time.