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List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £2.68
Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over
Staring:
Natalie Portman, Ana Torrent, David Morrissey, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana
Director:
Justin Chadwick
A tale of two sisters competing for the same king, The Other Boleyn Girl uses historical facts as window dressing for this work of fiction that is entertaining, if not wholly believable. Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) is the doe-eyed vixen ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). Her shy sister Mary (Scarlett Johansson) has always been in Anne's shadow; Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary--the "other Boleyn girl"--as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen. With a pair of American actresses in the lead roles and an Aussie portraying their hunky object of desire, the English accents are all over the place in this period piece with a modern feel. Though the Boleyn girls' mother points out that her "daughters are being traded like cattle for the advancement of men," it is Anne who ultimately throws her slight weight around to bully Henry into doing her bidding. When he begs her to give herself to him, Anne--wearing a Carrie Bradshaw-esque "B" pendant on her neck--counters, "Make me your Queen." Is the audience really suppos...
 A good effort., 2010-05-22
Right off I have to say that period drama isn't my thing. However, Natalie Portman IS so I gave it a look and I am really glad I did.
This film has had it's share of criticism. Period drama always does, especially if it's a British period and the film is made in Hollywood. However, even serious historians can't agree on the accuracy of any given period so why give the film makers a hard time? Their job is to entertain and in this film they have done just that, and very well indeed. Natalie Portman gives the kind of assured and mature performance I have come to expect from her but still manages to retain that 'little girl lost' charm that she does so well. Scarlett Johansson is perfectly cast as her little sister and Eric Bana does a mean job of portraying a man with immense power and who knows how to use it.
I'm not sure if I can really ever come to terms with Miss Portman having her head chopped off, but if you think your emotional wellbeing can survive it then give this film a look. It's well worth a couple of hours of anyone's time.
List Price: £24.99
Our Price: £7.93
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
David Tennant, David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, Georgia Taylor, Keith Allen
 Wonderful and great fun!, 2010-08-02
I missed "Blackpool" when it was on television and bought this on the recommendation of a friend. The singing at odd intervals took a little time to get used to but by "These Boots are made for walking" I could see what a good device it was to convey how the characters were feeling. Very well executed by all the cast.
David Morrisey is wonderful as the (almost 100%) amoral Ripley - a role that you can't imagine any other actor playing. David Tennant and Sarah Parish are also flawlessly cast, I loved all three characters and was glued to the TV as the murder enquiry surrounding Ripley and the tentative romance between Natalie and Carlisle unfolded.
Rarely do I finish a series and go straight back to watch it all again, but I did with this one. I'll finish episode 6 tonight for the second time and I might just watch it all again - its like a fairground ride when you were a kid, so good that you just can't resist another go.
The sequel does not have the magic of the original - David Morrisey did his best and I'm guessing that so many people wanted to know what happened to our antihero after the end of "Blackpool" that the BBC took the chance to follow up - but it just highlighted the fact that the original was so great because of the ensemble cast.
List Price: £17.99
Our Price: £5.90
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster, Aaron Johnson, David Morrissey
Director:
Sam Taylor-Wood
Nowhere Boy, 2010-08-29
This period biopic, set in 1955 tells the story of John Lennon's early years in Liverpool whilst living with his austere Aunt Mimi because his own flightier mother, Julia couldn't cope when her marriage to Lennon's father broke down. Although this received great reviews when it was released in the cinema I personally didn't think that it would live up to the hype, but was glad when I was proved wrong.
There are some excellent performances, the central casting of Aaron Johnson as a teenage Lennon is particularly inspired and Kristin Scott-Thomas and Anne-Marie Duff as his Aunt Mimi and mother Julia respectively also offer up inspired characterisation. The period detail is also beautifully captured and reminds me of when I went on a Liverpool Magical Mystery tour about a decade ago! The only slight casting issue was with the actor portraying Paul McCartney because he looked far too geeky to capture the essence of a young Macca who was undoubtedly the `looker' of The Beatles (if one could ever be that shallow...).
That aside, Nowhere Boy is an excellent film which myself and my husband both enjoyed immensely. I'd highly recommended to all who enjoy music biopics or those who want to wallow in a bygone age.
List Price: £24.99
Our Price: £6.47
Rated: Parental Guidance
Staring:
David Morrissey, Peter Vaughan, Pam Ferris, Kenneth Cranham, Timothy Spall
Director:
Julian Farino
Dickens was the master of Victorian social satire, ruthlessly exposing the cruelty and absurdity that supported the strictly hierarchical class-structure of the day. This superb production of Our Mutual Friend does full justice to his darkest, most complex novel, fleshing out the satirical bones of the plot with performances that eschew caricature in favour of psychological depth. Anna Friel's Bella is wonderfully complex, her innate goodness struggling with her love of money and desire for advancement. Paul McGann, as the lawyer Wrayburn, is also superb, wrestling with the implications of his feelings for Lizzie. And of course, this being Dickens and the BBC, there's a terrific supporting cast, including Timothy Spall as the melancholy articulator of skeletons, Mr Venus. As the fortunes of the characters rise and fall, the river Thames flows eternally on, the symbolic backbone of this remarkable story. At six hours, this version of Our Mutual Friend is a long production, but not a moment too long. A mystery, a love story, a critique of the pursuit of wealth and status, this is perhaps the best adaptation of Dickens ever to be committed to film. --Simon Leake, Amaz...
Star studded classic! BUY IT - WATCH IT!!!!, 2010-05-12
This is a great and compelling piece of drama.
It is amazing to see the number of people who starred in this drama who have gone on to have incredible acting careers.
Although many 'issues' are delt with in this drama it is not in a heavy going way, it still makes for great entertainment.
As costume dramas go, its among the best, in terms of Dickens adaptaions it is only rivaled in my opinion by the much more recent Bleak House Bleak House - BBC (3 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2005], quite an acheivement for a drama made 11 years ago!
List Price: £15.99
Our Price: £9.92
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Noel Clarke, David Morrissey
Director:
Neil Marshall
Gorgeous, 2010-09-03
CENTURION is, in my opinion, a little shining masterpiece.
Of course it's too modern in sensibility, but CINEMA is an art form in its own, and it is not supposed to follow History's paths.
Moreover I think it's worthy finding, how many directors can create modern versions of ancient stories, sagas or legends.
Giacomo
List Price: £24.99
Our Price: £9.26
Rated: Exempt
Staring:
Ainsley Harriott, Mark Strong, Boris Johnson, David Suchet, Esther Rantzen
Director:
Archie Baron, Christopher Bruce, Elizabeth Dobson, Ian Leese, Mary Cranitch
Who Do You Think You Are 5, 2010-04-02
Haven't got the DVD yet, but want it, have the previous 4 and all are very watchable, there is the occasional show I want to skip, whether it be for lack of interest, or just the attitude of the person in question.
In series 5 this one I want to skip is Jerry Springer, while i understand his aversion to the Nazis, his constant demeaning behaviour of the Germans is not good.
Patsy Kensit's is a wonderful episode with surprises and shocks.
Even those unknown in New Zealand (IE: To Me) are interesting.
and unlike most reality programmes this shows gut reactions to situations of ancestors (which goes someway to explain Springer's attitude).
Of all the episodes I've seen on TV, the best hasn't been released on DVD yet.
HURRY UP AND RELEASE THIS DVD IN NEW ZEALAND!
List Price: £28.99
Our Price: £16.39
Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over
Staring:
Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Noel Clarke, David Morrissey
Director:
Neil Marshall
Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Noel Clarke, David MorrisseyDirector: Neil Marshall
Gorgeous, 2010-09-03
CENTURION is, in my opinion, a little shining masterpiece.
Of course it's too modern in sensibility, but CINEMA is an art form in its own, and it is not supposed to follow History's paths.
Moreover I think it's worthy finding, how many directors can create modern versions of ancient stories, sagas or legends.
Giacomo
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £4.89
Rated: Universal, suitable for all
Staring:
Charity Wakefield, Hattie Morahan, David Morrissey
From the pen of Andrew Davies, the man who's brought some of the finest literary adaptations to the small screen in recent years, comes the BBC’s new take on Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility. Running across three episodes, it proves to be as much as a sumptuous treat as much of Davies' previous endeavours. Austen’s story of the Dashwood sisters and a romance with John Willoughby is a familiar one (and it was realised quite brilliantly in Ang Lee’s film adaptation in 1996), and so it’s left to the super cast and terrific production values to convince audiences to dip into Sense & Sensibility again. Fortunately, the production delivers with consummate ease. Much of the credit for Sense & Sensibility’s success lies in its excellent cast. David Morrissey, Mark Williams, Janet McTeer and Charity Wakefield are among the many strong performers, and they’re matched by equally impressive work behind the camera too. There’s an argument whether it manages to eclipse the 1996 filmed version (for which Emma Thompson took home an Oscar), but it’s perhaps to best see them as companion pieces. And truthfully, you’re not going to be disappointed...
Great period drama, 2010-08-04
Like most here, I like Ang Lee's film very much. It has a special charm and it gave me more laughs (well, nobody could beat Hugh Laurie as Mr. Palmer).
But I prefer the mini series format and was surprised at how great this version of Sense & Sensibility was. I won't compare it to the film too much - there are some similarities of course, but people should watch both and see what they prefer.
The whole production here was great. I liked the locations, the actors and the beautiful music score (which is always an advantage for me).
Definitely one of the better period dramas recently.
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