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The best dvd adaptation of the book

Advantages: Fantastic.
Disadvantages: There are none

I am a big fan of "costume dramas" and I remember watching this when it was first shown on the BBC and I loved it. I am sure I have seen it ten times since then and I look forward to watching it again, it is a series I never tire of. The reason for this being the modern way it was shown although keeping the integrity of the novel. Also the actors that starred in the programme were excellent and brought the characters to life. Jennifer Ehle was the ...

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Review of Pride And Prejudice (Anniversary Edition) (DVD)

All The Austen Without The Read

Advantages: Excellent entertainment
Disadvantages: Some of the productions are better than others

Jane Austen needs little or no introduction to both modern readers and viewers. She was one of the pioneers of the modern novel and her work continues to be read widely - not just for its historic value but for its entertainment too! Whilst some consider it to be "women's literature" this is simply because her heroines are young women. Frankly it is a gender-inspired argument as ridiculous as to say that Shakespeare is for men. Her novels are carefully ...
...potential suitor for Emma and Jane Fairfax (Ania Marson) is thought by some to be a peer, or rival, for Emma herself in her role as uncrowned Queen of Highbury. However, it's a a game of two halves and it ain't over until it's over! Although Emma is a meddler and a teeny-weeny bit snobbish she is really well-meaning and her mortification as things go awry is thus tempered with other, happier, developments. Doran Godwin is perfect as the engaging ...

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Review of Jane Austen (Box Set) (DVD)

Michael Caine is The Whistle Blower.

Advantages: A brilliant piece of acting by Michael Caine
Disadvantages: A little slow in the first 15-20 minutes.

...Whistle Blower” DVD The Whistle Blower carries a Parental Guidance (PG) classification. The genre is Espionage/Drama and the film was first released in 1987. It has a run time of 1 hour 40minutes. The copy I am reviewing is a single disc edition with a limited special feature selection of Scene Selection and Photo Gallery. Cast, Director and Producer The DVD has a strong cast list which includes Michael Caine, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud, James ...
...is Simon Langton and the producers Geoffrey Reeve, Jim Reeve, John Kelleher, Peter Dolman and Philip Nugus . Soundtrack by John Scott. The Plot The Whistle Blower is based on a novel by John Hale, this film is basically a cold war spy story. Frank Jones (Michael Caine) is a war veteran, he served his country during the second world war and is now an ordinary civilian, a law abiding business man. Frank has a son, Bob, (Nigel Havers) of whom he ...

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Review of The Whistle Blower (DVD)

Sex and the City

Advantages: funny, great performance
Disadvantages: long

...so many exciting reviews on Sex and the City that I decided I watch it. It is a real chick flick romantic comedy and that evening it was the perfect entertainment for me. The film was written and directed by Michael Patrick King. Actually he was the co-producer of the film as well with Sarah Jessica Parker and Darren Star. Michael Patrick King is an American film director and screenplay writer. Besides Sex and the City he wrote the screenplay of ...
...balance. She and Steve have sex about twice a year and even then she is not so involved. She is hurt and devastated when Steve confesses that he had sex with another woman. Miranda separates immediately from him and sees no chance to forgive him. Charlotte has a happy family since they adopted Lily. She is a beautiful girl. Charlotte soon realises that since they gave up trying to have a baby she is pregnant. Can she carry out the baby? My opinion ...

D_i_a_n_e 29.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sex And The City - The Movie (DVD)

There's final hits and final hits. What kind is this one to be?

Advantages: One Of The Best Films To Come Out Of The UK.
Disadvantages: None!

...I first saw the film Trainspotting after hearing so much controversy about it on television, from reading about it in the newspapers and from everyone talking about it around me at the time. It was all everyone was talking about on it's release in 1996 and of course I just had to see it for myself to see what all the hype was about. Well I went to the pictures to watch this film and was quite shocked by this outrageously, yet brilliant tale of five ...
...ago that my husband purchased Trainspotting to add to our DVD collection as we both really enjoyed watching it over the years at various times on television (in a sick kind of way I guess). He picked it up second-hand for £1 at a car boot sale, so it certainly was a great bargain. This film really will not be suited to everyone though. I think you will either love it like I do, or absolutely hate it. It certainly is worth watching once though just ...

hillhead 28.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Trainspotting (DVD)