It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I have never read the book nor seen any other adaptation of it. I watched the series throughout the week, one episode per night. Three days later all I can think of is the last film. My heart is aching. The scene where Pierre is walking with his fellow prisoners and has to leave Platon behind in a fit of cough... and three seconds later within the same shot (no editing) the French soldier shoots Platon in cold blood and we see Pierre's exhausted face (still no cut) realising what just happened. This scene will haunt me for a long time. Just like Pierre I think of his friend's wisdom ("You see, they are prisoners too.") and compassionate heart. I found myself closing my eyes and savouring every bite while eating my rice & veg dish during lunch break. Sure, I will probably never go hungry like they did - and yet it spoke to me. Platon *is* Tolstoy. He is the soldier who has never killed anyone nor wanted to. A blissful satisfaction took over me as Pierre sits with Natasha and Marya and tells them of Platon. Finally, the three (or four) nicest people of the saga are reunited and they celebrate the truest of them all. Thank you, writer, for giving us a moment of joy after all the suffering. Paul Dano stands out as Pierre as does Tuppence Middleton as Helene. Prince Andrei holding hands with Anatole after the battle was powerful. Alas the final scene was underwhelming, but understandable for its time. True happiness is having babies - sure if you say so. The series makes me want to read the book so bad. I do love Russian literature so it's only a question of time for me. I recommend the series to anyone who enjoys period dramas.

A truly beautiful depiction of a classic novel. Emotional and deeply tragic, this is the film version we have been waiting for. The characters are brought from the page to the screen perfectly. I will be seeking it out for purchase as this is a must own series. I fell in love with the characters almost right away and I think that you will do the same. Love, hate,fear, pain, sorrow, and plenty of goose bumps. This mini series will move you and bring you to tears more than once. "Do you think you could love me?""Yes, yes I do..."I need not say any more.

OK, let me start with this - I have read the book twice and it is my favourite novel of all times. Its stunning realism is what has always made me think it would be impossible to make a movie out of it. I have seen previous adaptation, stopping some on the first episode. So, what do I think about this one? I find this one the first successful attempt for a series based on the book. It is excellent and one of the reasons I think is because it follows the book so close that even many dialogues are as in the book. Besides, it is well executed from historical perspective, correct uniforms and so on. What struck me the most was the play - actors are all top notch, absolutely excellent. So why I gave it 8 stars and not 10? Well, there should always be some space for improvement and 10 stars I believe would go for something that can transform the book, which after seeing these series - I do not see so impossible. There were a few inaccuracies, however and I think they should have invested in more episodes and not make it that compressed. The beauty of the book was the constant changes of state from absolutely daily business with not that much fancy stuff happening to shocking developments - I believe one of the reasons that made the book so transparent and lifelike.

Right, I'll cut to the chase, I've never read the book; War and Peace and the BBC Adaptation is the first time I've ever paid it any attention.My main draws for watching the show were Lily James (Downton Abbey) and Tom Burke (The Musketeers) and a growing love for 'period dramas'...I was not disappointed. Lily James was adorable and endearing as 'Natasha' and portrayed the role of a 'ruined woman' very well. Tom Burke was transformed as the wolfish 'Dolokhov' and as always Jim Broadbent failed to disappoint.The show also introduced me to several new actors whom I will be keeping a close eye on, namely Paul Dano who played 'Bezukhow'.The costumes were beautiful and the settings stunning, a joy to watch!