Excellent acting! Refreshing to watch something with content instead ...
582302
Excellent acting! Refreshing to watch something with content instead of gratuitous sex or foul language and innuendos. Can't wait for more!
3500309
Delightful! Great casting/acting, plots, and execution.
258555
Well worth watching!  A little slow at times but the lulls have purpose.
3089513
My wife and I were desperately looking for a new series to satiate our "Homeland" withdrawal. "Honorable" is simply not as engaging; however, it's worthwhile and does grow on you- gradually... at times painstakingly. It never was boring to either of us- likely because the acting, the wonderful filming, and the excellent musical score keep you watching. The subject matter is very relevant for today, regardless of whether you find the drama to be more politically correct than accurate. We didn't find it to be too heavy handed. As in any series with personal and political secrets, there are some subplots which are more compelling than others. There are any number of "clues" and "events" which you will eventually need to piece together, and that's part of the fun of this series. Occasionally, there are events which simply seem dumb, but these are few and far between. One such example is the kidnapping which takes place at the end of the first episode. The security was laughable and with such a high profile family, that makes it unbelievable and silly.
...Maggie Gyllenhaal is fantastic as is the rest of the cast! One final compliment- this show simply feels different- the way it is shot, the slower pacing, the musical score and the initial complexity of characters make it so. The director has put together the right ingredients for an intriguing and entertaining series.
4670749
The acting and writing are simply superb! I'd never heard of this, but was browsing and am so glad I came upon this brilliant production. I'm begging for more.
2916349
I was fortunate enough to see Season 1 of The Legacy on KBTC - MGz Worldview. It was so well acted that I forgot they were actors, and not real characters! The storyline has been well described elsewhere, but it truly drew me in! The lifestyle of the avant garde artists as well as the absorption and dedication of the professional athletes are contrasted nicely. One longs to whisk Signe away before the rest of the egotistical and greedy family can get their hooks into her!
A film like Maggie Guyllenthal's, A Woman of Honor - so richly composed and acted I just hated to see it end!
Since MHz Worldwide has made the cruel decision to remove their foreign mysteries and dramas from commercial TV, if there is a Season 2, it will only be available online! Pity...
4753894
I only watched occasional episodes during "The West Wing"'s prime-time run...but loved it when I had the chance to be at home and enjoy the show. On the strength of that somewhat limited evidence of liking the show, I recently (on an educated whim)took the plunge and purchased ALL of the individual seasons when they were (all) "on sale" at Amazon.com.!

Am I glad I did! I am completely hooked! Over the last few months I have devoured the first 4 seasons, and can't wait to complete the journey...and then start over again. It is THAT GOOD!

It will be great to re-watch the entire run of the show, because the dialogue is often quick and poignant, and it really is a challenge to pick up on everything said on the first go-round. Also, what attention to detail set-wise and situation-wise...authenticity abounds! Why not? Dee Dee Myers being a consultant for the production, and all. If a former White House Press Secretary doesn't know the score, who does?!

This show has a truly "blast cast"...and the character development, sometimes via flashbacks, is so rich. It is the acting and interacting of the stars that make this show go. Get to know these people at the West Wing stage...their strengths, as well as their vulnerabilities. If Martin Sheen isn't our absolute greatest all-time actor, he's in the top few! He IS President Bartlet! John Spencer as Leo....Awesome! Tobey, Josh, Charlie, Donna, Margaret, Sam, etc., etc.. Stockard Channing makes a great First-Lady, and the "occasional players" each bring their own magic to the episodes where they are featured.

There is little I can say that hasn't been said before about this masterful body of work. It's intelligent, clever, touching, humorous, poignant....brilliant! The actors are superb across the board, and the writing/acting are so carefully "character-consistent". Completely convincing that the roles they portray are NOT roles, but the actual people involved. That's the truest mark of GREAT acting.

While this review is technically positioned as describing the First Season, it really applies to the first 4 seasons I have seen thus far(and very very likely the entire run of the show). Great "extra" features (though not too many)...and consistently sensational episodes. I would say that Season I is probably my favorite...but they are all gems. Not a single episode was "phoned in".

I have noticed a few "glitches" in the discs...I think one episode had a moment when the picture "froze" momentarily, and on the Sony Blu-Ray player I have the "prequels" to the episodes at hand..."previously on "The West Wing"...tend to be shown in a condensed screen image....recovering to "full size" image when the actual episode starts. Kind of strange, and I don't know if that's an oddity of my player or done intentionally(or accidentally) by the producers of the DVD's. The sound is awesome, the picture quality great (on the first 4 seasons which I've viewed). I've read other reviews commenting on disc "issues"/"glitches". Speaking only for my own experience, and the individual seasons I have purchased and enjoyed, I'd say the technical difficulties have been few...and a small inconvenience for the thrills of this landmark television experience! Go For It! And THANK YOU...Mr. President!
3333985
Enjoyed it thoroughly! Funny how many reviews are saying things like "Poor acting", "bad actors" Too much of this", not enough of that" etc, etc.!
Well I wonder how many of those viewers can be objective and just enjoy themselves? You know I have a very very conservative Christian Faith God is my best friend, and if I want to be honest, say folks 'there is nothing perfect in this world, so just enjoy this movie because it is very pleasant, Just like any of your many new TV dramas, but with actually much logic and fact, and of course Faith reinforcing values, (I already said it: "nothing is perfect")

Enjoy!
512770
it's refreshing to see a movie with a good story, realistic people, & no special effects!  I really enjoyed it, wish more movies were like this.
3570595
Addicting show - well acted - historical drama
2417467
Excellent acting! Great portrayal of characters. I would not have minded it to be longer to further portray the after effects of the (to save a spoiler) "issue" though I think it ended such a way as to compel us to feel what the characters do..... pain in love and the fact that love is "beyond our control."

I still enjoy Cruel Intentions more for the sheer fact that it was released in my teen years and the first movie to bring me to tears, however, if you can leave the beauty of that movie behind you will much enjoy this one. If you haven't seen the other, WATCH IT!
1268842
I loved the acting by all especially Lebouf. His acting has matured and hope he stumbles onto this review. Same for the rest of the too. You owe it to yourself to watch it once !!
104373
I highly recommend this well done and thought provoking movie!

 When I saw the preview I thought it was going to be another one of "those" movies with sexual scenes, foul language, poor/cheesy acting, and a plot line that portrayed adults as stupid and kids as superior.  I am glad to say that I was VERY wrong!

The movie was refreshingly clean (though the overall theme was serious and dark at times; not necessarily in a bad way) and extremely thought provoking. The plot line made some unexpected turns, so don't worry about it being clich! I also loved the acting; it was so good I didn't even think about the story being a movie. I felt like I was watching real scenes unfold!

In the end, if you want a clean, deep, and quality movie watch Ender's Game!
2057818
Fantastic!

100% recommend you watch it.

So any great elements and so much emotional fulfillment!
2684233
Really enjoyed this movie. The acting is great, there are moments of real joy and the things everyone would like not to experience balanced by what we would all like to experience. The plot is well executed and without spoiling the ending, I loved it. A good watch!
2182027
Rented it on a whim from the library, LOVED it! It was refreshing to see a positive, romantic comedy without middle school low brow shock gags or the formulatic "misunderstanding" where the couples go their separate ways to a music video. The characters are loveable and I found the story fresh and interesting. Having recently lost a cherished family member this movie really hit home, I will definitely add this to my collection soon and will hopefully someday watch it with my son when he's older.
633288
Genius script, excellent acting.  Insightful often  mirroring today's events .  You want to  re- watch your favorites .  This series is perfect