War and Peace
Directed by:
Tom HarperScreenplay:
Andrew DaviesCinematography:
George SteelComposer:
Martin PhippsCast:
Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Adrian Edmondson, Aisling Loftus, Jack Lowden, Tuppence Middleton, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross, Tom Burke, Philippe Maymat, Greta Scacchi (more)VOD (3)
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Napoleon outrages the Russian emperor by crossing the border and marching his army towards Moscow. In his path stands Prince Bolkonsky's country estate - but the old prince isn't prepared to let the French through without a fight. Marya is shocked to be placed in terrible danger. Nikolai, meanwhile, is stationed far away from the action, but he gets a chance at glory when he crosses paths with a stranger in distress. Andrei learns of Natasha's betrayal. He cannot forgive her and resolves to take revenge on his rival. When Natasha falls ill and Pierre is left to take care of her, he struggles to keep his feelings in check. Unsure of his place in the world, he chooses to join Andrei on the eve of battle. As the two massive armies gather, Pierre is flung into a fight to the death to save Moscow and Russia. (BBC)
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This time I had to lower the rating, although the creators still effectively developed all the romantic storylines and under different circumstances, I would appreciate their effort with four stars, but the fifth episode brought the Battle of Borodino. Actually, it didn't bring it, and that is precisely the problem. I managed to overlook the fog of Slavkov, but to address one of the most important battles in Russian history so casually, it really disappointed me.
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