Margaret's Museum DVD

Advantages: Charming 2D animation, sweet and gentle storyline, very touching
Disadvantages: Nothing substantial

...Matthew O'Callaghan's CURIOUS GEORGE was released in 2006, an animated adventure I stumbled upon at the theatre one Bacardi-induced evening. I vaguely remembered liking it when some months later, a Gordon's-induced evening, I found myself floating up and down the aisles of my local DVD rental shop in search of something lighthearted, considerably more lighthearted than the bottle of gin I was to finish that night. The bright yellow packaging of CURIOUS GEORGE must have been enough to appeal to my somewhat giddy state and somehow I found my way home with it tucked safely under my arm. I vaguely remembered liking it, again, when, after returning it to the rental shop a day late, and realising that the weekend was over, I switched to coffee and rented it a second time, after paying the late-fee, for a more neutral criticism thanks... Read review

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Advantages: Funny beyond belief.
Disadvantages: Will make you cry.

...away from the Meldrew's house, it's difficult to decide exactly what is going on and who the mysterious Vince and April really are) EP6 Timeless Time (An insight into the complexities of Victor and Margaret's relationship) The 1990 Christmas Special "Who's Listening?" is included on the 2 disc series 2 DVD. Re-establishing a touch of tragedy, Renwick pulls the heartstrings in unusual fashion here. Visual gags and Victor's brash mistakes (his general obliviousness) generate the humour. Dark humour lines the edges of Victor's selflessness when he gives up his Christmas Day to volunteer at the homeless shelter but there is no mistaking the oddly shocking, and rather sad, outcome at the shelter. We see much more of the Meldrews neighbours (Patrick, Pippa, and Mr Swainey) and the characters develop a lot further.... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent adaptation
Disadvantages: Some discrepancies for purists

...them, although some fans of the book found the series disappointing. The costumes and sets have been well thought out and really emphasise the period (1850s) in great detail. Daniela Denby-Ashe is a nice surprise as Margaret and Richard Armitage is a rising star (and not too shabby in the looks department either). The stellar cast is rounded off by some of the most respected names in acting today (Sinead Cusack, Lesley Manville, Tim Pigott-Smith). The DVD is available all over, mostly priced around £14.99.... Read review

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