DVD: Nicholas Farrell

DVD: Nicholas Farrell

DVD:

Nicholas Farrell

Rupert Penry-Jones, Sally Hawkins

BBC Warner, 2008

Keeps getting better!
I had read the book many years ago and when I heard that there was to be a new Jane Austen series, I re-read it and the others and Persuasion took a very definite first place. As to this TV version, first time round I loved it and I have found, on repeat viewing only ...

Twelfth Night

Imogen Stubbs, Steven Mackintosh

Image Entertainment, 2005

Toby Stephens fan
I have recently discovered the talent of Toby Stephens after seeing Jane Eyre. I wanted to see some of his early work and discovered this Shakespeare comedy. This was a very entertaining movie not to mention the other cast members of Ben Kingsley, Helena Bonham ...

Driving Lessons

Rupert Grint, Julie Walters

Sony Pictures Classics, 2007

Ben Behind the Wheel
Driving Lessons There are a whole bunch of Reviews here; not much else to write, except that the movie is marvelous and that Ben finally learns how to . . . Buy the DVD! K. Distler 5-16-o8

William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie

Warner Home Video, 2007

Branagh
Amazing version. Branagh makes Hamlet enjoyable for the Shakespeare buff or the reluctant viewer. Easy to follow, incredibly visual, epic performances from an all star cast. Highly, highly recommended.

Scent of a Woman

Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell

Universal Studios, 1998

dvd purchased, scent of a woman
I am happy with Amazon delivery method, But their is a section of poor Film Quality and distortion when played !

Othello

Laurence Fishburne, Irène Jacob

Turner Home Entertainment, 2000

DVD of "Othello"
The product was received in short order, in excellent condition, and was just what I wanted.

Amazing Grace

Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai

20th Century Fox, 2007

*A must see movie for any age*
This is a beautifully made movie, a great family movie who craves to know history and have real live heroes in a age of made-up ones.

House of Cards Trilogy (House of Cards / To Play the King / The Final Cut)

Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen

BBC Warner, 2003

A pragmatic lesson in politics
After many years of having been filmed, this trilogy remains a powerful lesson in pragmatic politics. In spite of his evilness, you end up admiring Frances Urkhart for his strategically political thinking, always geared towards pragmatism for achieving his very ...

Chariots of Fire (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers

Warner Home Video, 2005

My favorite movie
I first saw this movie at 18 and it has remained my favorite. The themes and messages are timeless - about having integrity and beliefs - and about "running" for all of the right reasons.

Greystoke - The Legend of Tarzan

Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm

Warner Home Video, 2004

LOOK OUT FOR THAT TREE!!!
I have been on a Tarzan kick ever since I bought my 70's cartoons I grew up with TARZAN: HA-HA-HA N'KEEMA Anyway I thought I'd tell ya about this little gem GREYSTOKE THE LEGEND OF TARZAN. This is probably the best adaption of Tarzan(wait I love Johnny as well ...

Mansfield Park (BBC, 1986)

Jackie Smith-Wood, Robert Burbage

BBC Warner, 2004

Fabulous for the Purist!!
Excellent adaptation. I dislike, very much, when a teleplay strays from the story you already know and love. It disturbs me greatly when a story is so rushed. This story is not so rushed and allows the imagination to play along. I am so happy that I heeded to the 5 ...

Legionnaire

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Lions Gate, 1999

"I will break you, then re-make you!"
Definitely a good movie, Legionnaire, brings to the screen the story of a French boxer, who refuses to take part in a rigged match resulting in his joining the Foreign Legion. It is the 1920's. France's North African colonies are experiencing Arab national ...

Kiss Me Kate (Broadway Revival - PBS Great Performances)

Brent Barrett, Rachel York

Image Entertainment, 2003

Amazingly well done
I first watched this performance on PBS Great Performances. It is amazing. I'm very happy to finally find a complete version of the stage show on DVD. Rachel York does a top-notch performance in the leading role. The rest of the cast is up to par. There have been other ...

Dead Ringers

Denis Akiyama, Damir Andrei

Warner Home Video, 2005

Profound examination of lost sanity, the decline of brilliance unto madness.
Like many other known masters of horror like Tobe Hooper or George Romero, David Cronemberg is one of the most renowned and prominent directors working today in the industry. Only few talented filmakers sprang into public consciousness with such audacity and ...

Blackbeard

Angus Macfadyen, Mark Umbers

Platinum Disc, 2006

Blackbeard
The Blackbeard DVD was great!! I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to watch it again!