Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

rosemaryahearn I remember watching this with my Mum when it first came out--I was 16 years of age at the time; Mum and I both LOVED it then. It was our favourite! It has stayed with me since--the beautiful, and haunting, music, the wonderful story, the incredible acting. I found myself yearning, and searching, wondering if I would ever be able to see this miniseries again, and also wondering that if I did get the chance to watch it again, would it still be as lovely as I remember it? Would it stand the test of time or would it be dated? A friend who knew I loved Against the Wind so, was kind enough to gift me with a copy of it recently. Though the video is not the best quality, the brilliance and beauty are still there. I am VERY pleased to say that Against the Wind is everything I remember it to be and so very much more even. Still my all time favourite miniseries. Pure magic! Holds up very well with time--all of it: the dialogue, the exceptional acting, the lovely music, the moving and touching story, the scenery. Everything. VERY HIGHLY recommend Against the Wind!

poeplace I remember anticipating the next night when this mini ran back in the day, rare for me. I thought it was realistic like an Aussie "Centinial". I'd love to see it digitally remastered and released on DVD, and I don't buy the arguments about the length being prohibitive. Please, a lot of crap less worthy and lengthier is already for sale. Like many others, I've looked for it to get re-ran to no avail. Was it as good as I remember? The only complaint I've seen was it was too long. Hello, it was a mini. If a mini is good, who cares if it is long and spread over multiple nights, anticipation is part of the experience. Has anyone heard about this becoming a reality?

spit_firee This movie is very good. I saw it on TV several years ago and truly enjoyed it. I recently discovered it available on DVD in Australia so my husband and I ordered it. Problem: It won't play on our system. I researched and found a site Digicast Production Pty LTD {digicast.com.au}out of Victoria, Australia. Their article says any DVD's or VHS created for sale in America must be converted to NTSC compatible for viewing on American equipment. I am currently trying to decide on getting a refund from purchaser or seeing if they will convert a copy and forward it to us. My point is - be careful when purchasing something of this nature from other countries unless you know your equipment will play it or you request the seller to make sure your copy is NTSC compatible. This is frustrating mainly because I've wanted this movie for many years and on DVD I can watch it anytime I want to. I copied it to VHS all those years ago but now it is hazy. i'd rather have an original. ES, Ivey,Georgia

cmeghen All choked up. Just took delivery of the new DVD 4-set I vaguely remember parts of this series as a kid at the age of 8-10, I think. The opening sequence has stayed with me in one way or an other for the past 25+ years.. Yet, Freedom! yet thy banner, torn, but flying, streams like the thunderstorm against the wind... with the classic windswept western Irish landscrape as a backdrop to the Byron quote, fantastic stuff. Stuff you just don't see these days. The production was broadcast in Ireland a couple of years after it was made in Aus, but it feels like it was made for the Irish.I've just watched the 13 episodes and its just a delight to see a 70's TV drama today, one that never achieved any 'cult' status. While watching LOST at the same time the simplicity of the ATW narrative is disarming. It's so refereshing to see material that hasn't been over-produced and yet imparts such a realistic sense of time and place. No steadycams here.I just love the actors in ATW, esp. Jon English - pure rock and roll, but parts played by Cpt Greville, Cpt. Wiltshire and Will Price all put in great performances. No offence to Mary, Polly and Dinnie .. its just that the stage Ourish accents are a problem for us Irish.But where did all this great talent end up- esp. Frederick Parslow, he's quite Hollywood, as is Warwick Sims.. both seem to have moved out of TV/film acting since the late 80's - pity.Great to have seen the full series again and not to have been (bitterly) disappointed..Highly recommended.C.