Brief Encounter (DVD)

This is definitely is a re-make that should never have been made. A harsh comment perhaps, but the nevertheless true. The production is less than average for a producer of such status as Carlo Ponti (husband of Sophia Loren). The scipt is dull by any stretch of the imagination, completely ruining Noel Coward's original story, so wonderfully captured in the 1945 Black & White original. The acting is well below standard for such a skilled thesbian ...
...to be worse-the-wear from drink in front of the camera. In conclusion: The film, unsuccessfully made in colour, fails miserably to capture the atmosphere of the original production starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson. How a cinema audience is supposed to be captivated by the 'comings and goings' of Southern Railway electric trains, filmed possibly in Surrey or Hampshire, in contrast to the dramatic night scenes shot at Carnforth railway station ...

offthecuff 08.07.2007 (10.07.2007) · Read full review
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Brief Encounter tells the story of a married GP and a married housewife who fall passionately in love after a chance meeting at a station's tearoom. Their short-lived but breathtaking affair questions the social morals of the period in which it is set. Brief Encounter, directed by David Lean, is an adaptation of Noël Coward’s script ‘still life’. Outstanding performances are given by Celia Johnson (playing Laura, the main character) and Trevor Howard ...
...than made up for this. When watching Brief Encounter I was surprised at how quickly i found myself entrapped in this film. The simple but honest storyline doesn't fail to stir up your emotions and capture your attention. A fantastic romantic tear-jerker, I would definitely recommend this film! ...

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