June 11, 201214 yr I've read it a couple of times. It's a very good account of the many feuds of Eastern Kentucky. From what I gathered in John Ed Pearce's book is that the fueds in Breathitt County were the most violent. It is estimated that around 45 people died in the Breathitt feuds, which were actually several different feuds but had some of the same characters. Those feuds didn't end until 1912, and they had begun not long after the Civil War ended. The county's nickname is "Bloody Breathitt". He does a good job telling the happenings in the Clay County and Rowan County feuds, too. The Baker-White Feud in Clay County was over timber and land rights, and the Martin-Tolliver Feud in Rowan County was political, involving Democrats on one side and Republicans on the other. It actually was a small war more than a feud, and toward the end involved a 2 hour shootout in the streets of Morehead. I'm about half way through. As far as entertainment it lacks in that department. But it is very informative and is an easy read. Its amazing how corrupt some of the officials were in the years following the Civil War especially in "Bloody Breathitt".
June 11, 201214 yr I guess I'll be the guy. I give it about a C+. Above average but only slightly so. About halfway through I found the portrayal to be tedious and I was ready for them to get done with it. Well shot and it did leave me wanting to know more about the "true" story but overall not something I'd really recommend. A few other quick points. - they could have done a better job with the accents. - I found Paxton's performance to be awful, overacted, often unintentionally humorous and frequently a hillbilly version of his character in Big Love. - judging by the region, material and the occasional use of modern music I was ready (dying) for a Gillian Welch song. - I would have liked a lot more bad arse Western and a lot less cheap, Lifetime-like, Romeo & Juliet knockoff. - Some more perspective and reflection would have been nice. We know "what" happened but how about some more "why" and what the characters "felt"? I actually started out giving it an A but the longer it went lower the grade got. Ended up in the high C low B range. Also Paxton has to be the worst actor ever.
June 11, 201214 yr Also Paxton has to be the worst actor ever. Agreed. For the life of me, I can't understand how he gets cast for anything.
June 11, 201214 yr Agreed. For the life of me, I can't understand how he gets cast for anything.He was good in Weird Science:D
June 11, 201214 yr He was good in Weird Science:D I didn't notice. Too busy looking at Kelly LeBrock.
June 11, 201214 yr He was good in Weird Science:D How about a nice, greasy pork sandwich served in a dirty ashtray? :puke:
June 12, 201214 yr I watched all 3 episodes the Saturday after if came out and enjoyed it. Not great but very good for a basic cable offering. My biggest complaint: Wouldn't Tom Berenger's dog have been about 30 years old by the time he got shot?
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