Erik Norlander - Live In St. Petersberg (+CD)

Advantages: Excellent characters, script, story and cinematography
Disadvantages: Not everyone's cup of tea

...'s estate, Norland, since the law prevents his father Henry from leaving property to John's half-sisters. However, his father urges him on his deathbed to do the right thing by them. While initially having every intention of honouring his father's wishes, John allows himself to be quickly persuaded out of this by his unpleasant, grasping wife Fanny (Harriet Walter), and the couple move into Norland, declining to settle any money on Henry's second family. Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters - the sensible, controlled Elinor (Thompson), passionate, demonstrative Marianne (Winslet) and twelve-year-old tomboy Margaret (Emilie Francois) - are hence forced to vacate their home and move, thanks to the charity of a relative, the boisterous Sir John Middleton, to a "cottage" (actually quite a substantial residence!) in Devonshire. Suitors for each... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful scenery, wonderful screenplay, superb performance
Disadvantages: None in my view

...enfolds after the death of Mr. Dashwood, who left all his money to his first wife and son and apparently his second wife and three daughters are left with no permanent home and little money. Elinor is a down to earth person, sensible and wise while Marianne is portrayed as emotional with delicate and sensitive feelings. Although they have different natures yet they are very close as sisters. They together with their mother and young sister are invited to live with distant relatives in the Middletons, at Barton Park. Elinor does not show her grief in leaving their home in Norland and kept it to herself, but Marianne dramatically bursts into tears exclaiming; "Oh! Happy house, could you know what I suffer in now viewing you from this spot, from whence perhaps I may view you no more!" (Or did I read that part in the book but I loved the remark... Read review

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Advantages: Good dance sequences.
Disadvantages: Not much going on in the plot.

...'t exactly popular with the other students, but soon warms to her new found friends as well as a love interest! But is dancing what Maureen really wants? Charlie ?: Played by actor Sascha Radetsky. Charlie is a talented dancer who hopes of becoming another addition to the ballet company. Charlie quickly falls for Jodie and makes her understand that she should be dancing for herself and not for other people. A sweet, kind guy, Charlie is the guy next door type, always with a smile. Erik ?: Played by actor Shakiem Evans. Erik is an equally talented dancer who is gay and one of the sweetest characters in the film. Erik forms a special friendship with Eva and is always there to comfort her and the other members of the group. He has a wickedly fantastic sense of humor and is just a very loveable character! Jonathan ?: Played by actor Peter... Read review

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