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Scarlet Pimpernel: Literary Masterpieces

Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour

Vestron Video, 1996

Excellent remake of a classic
I'm not usually a fan of remakes, but I was just plain blown away by this one. I rented it from Netflix figuring it would not compare with the 1934 classic. I loved it so much, I purchased a copy from Amazon. I can't comment on how this movie compares to the ...

Walt Disney Masterpiece, Pinocchio

disney, 1993

The Man in The Iron Mask: Literary Masterpieces

Richard Chamberlain, Patrick McGoohan

Live / Artisan, 1996

Best Version of the Tale Needs a US DVD
I've watched my VHS tape of this many times, for the tight script, plentiful action, fast pace, rousing score, and wonderful supporting cast (Patrick McGoohan and Ralph Richardson the standouts). But the heart of the picture is Richard Chamberlain's dual performance ...

Masterpiece Theatre: Painted Lady (1997)

Helen Mirren, Franco Nero

Wgbh Boston, 2001

Evoking Quirky Brilliance
"Evoking the sexiness of the sixties, the fickleness of fame, and the exhilaration of an urgent, new mission in life, Emmy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren creates an unforgettable new character in Painted Lady." Buzzflash Helen Mirren as we know is a brilliant ...

Pocahontas [A Disney Masterpiece]

Walt Disney, 1995

Great movie
I loved this movie! I know it is not historically accurate, but it is visually stunning and an unforgettable love story.

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Literary Masterpieces: The Count of Monte Cristo

Richard Chamberlain, Kate Nelligan

Live / Artisan, 1996

The Best Version of "Cristo"
I saw this when it was first shown on US television in about 1975 and was amazed by the storyline and the acting. I had seen Chamberlain in his TV series, but this film allowed him a vast range of emotions and exercises which the Tv show did not. I had not read the ...

Far From the Madding Crowd: Masterpiece Theatre

Paloma Baeza, Nigel Terry

Wgbh Boston, 2001

Want this DVD for US viewing please!!!
I am also waiting to buy this DVD when and if it is released for US viewing.

Masterpiece Theatre - The Cazalets

Mark Bazeley, Bob Barrett

Wgbh Boston, 2001

A cliffhanger of massive proportions!
After gleefully investing six hours in the fabulous and riveting "The Cazelets", I was woefully disappointed that the video ends mid-story (let alone in the middle of WWII!), with so many plotlines in full throttle: will Rupert make it home from the war; will the Brig ...

Merchant of Venice: Literary Masterpieces

Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright

Live / Artisan, 1996

How Much Anti-Semitism is Too Much?
How the audience is supposed to interpret Shakespeare's intent at presenting Shylock as either the stereotypical Jewish moneygrubber or an heroic and sinned against ethnic depends largely on the interplay of three factors: his original intent in writing THE MERCHANT OF ...

Tale of Two Cities: Literary Masterpieces

Chris Sarandon, Peter Cushing

Live / Artisan, 1996

Spirited production of a classic tale
This is a very welcome release to DVD at last, Hallmark's sterling production of A Tale of Two Cities, with a standout cast, stellar costumes and sets, a vivid adaptation of the original novel, and fast-paced direction. Interest never lags as this rich drama unfolds, ...

National Geographic: Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods (1991)

National Geographic

Questar Video, 2000

A Spellbinding Documentary on Bali
My favorite of all the National Geographic documentaries, Bali: Masterpiece of the Gods combines fantastic video footage of Balinese life and culture with a flowing, almost meditative musical score that artfully incorporates traditional Balinese Gamelan, and a lyrical ...

Masterpiece Theater: Anna Karenina (2000) (2pc)

Helen McCrory, Kevin McKidd

Wgbh Boston, 2001

Anna Karenina--gripping--love it
This version of Anna Karenina is so good. It's true to the book without all of Karenin's business dealings (which were rather dull in the book). Love the story, so compelling, so tragic and so passionate...ah...Excellent movie, amazing story.

Looney Tunes Collector's Edition: Musical Masterpieces

Columbia House

13 Looney Tunes Cartoons with a musical theme, including the first featuring the Warner Mascot Michigan J Frog. Cartoons included are Baton Bunny, Rhapsody in Rivets, A Corny Concerto, Notes to You, Mouse Mazurka, Long-Haired Hare, How Do I Know it's Sunday, Pigs in a Polka, Rabbit of Seville, High Note, Rhapsody Rabbit, One Froggy Evening, and ...

All the King's Men: Masterpiece Theatre

David Jason, Maggie Smith

Wgbh Boston, 2001

haunting story of a lost regiment
"All the King's men" is the story of the lost Sandringham regiment during the First World War at Gallipoli. The workers on the Sandringham estate wanted to do their bit to help in the war, and convinced the Queen to let them join their fellow soldiers at Gallipoli. ...