1995 I have read "Fire and Stone" and of course follow all other volumes. The first part is still my favorite band, and every two years he is brought out and read. I regret the lost time, who Jamie and Claire spent separately, but is now written yes Now the series. I have often thought of it (are almost 20 years old), like a movie would look like. At a series I did not think. Kitschy pictures of green hills, long-haired Scots look like Chippendales came into my mind. But then better not film. Now I have seen all 8 episodes twice and am touched, excited and so pleasantly surprised. I could now enumerate some things that I do not like: Claire is too big and too thin, it does not have brown eyes and sometimes seems a little timid. Jamie's hair could be redder, he is not as tall, stocky rather than slim somewhat beside Claire. But these are really small things that can be optical forgotten by many other things simple. First, I would like to call the authenticity of the series as particularly successful. The equipment (eg the cuisine at Burg Leoch, the pharmacy, you begrudge times a second look) is excellent. The film was shot in Scotland, the places are great. Cold, darkness and dampness can appear anything really. Then kudos to the costumes. Wow, so a Scotsman in a kilt I had imagined differently: Colourful, colorful and somewhat slick. Gibts not here. The kilts and dresses are all in muted colors, grays all the shirts, the Neck dirty. No bleached natural teeth !!!!!!!! Thanks a lot for this. Now for the performers: Tall, thin and too quiet: Caitriona Balfe not my idea of TAFFEN® Claire. She does her job, however excellent, they are friendly, open-minded and curious, and has changed my last end. The decision to let them tell the story (Voiceover), finds my consent. Finally, the books are also told from their perspective. The Scots I've really fallen in love: Dougal, Miss Fitzgibbons Rupert and Murtaugh and of course Angus Mhor- all super busy. Tobias Menzies looks boring as Frank, the book was no different, but as Jonathan Randall turns on properly. The first impression of Sam Heughan as Jamie was disappointing. The hero of my favorite books looked like I said made any small and corresponded with his massive stature so not my imagination. Aye, as I said, the first impression. Sam Heughan plays the role with as much charm and passion (I find no other word for it), his Scottish accent is gorgeous, as this Hm and Hmph lute, his smile melts icebergs. The interplay between him and Caitriona is more than credible. I could not imagine a better cast. Finally, I would like to mention the striking music selection. The title song is beautifully sad, a good start.
The series now comprises 8 volumes, but who am I telling you. I hope that even non-readers find pleasure in the film adaptation. I look forward in any case to other consequences and because I have not understood everything in the original (especially the Scottish) on the German version. Although probably by synchronizing some should be lost. And do not forget: There's No Place Like Love. (Episode 4)
