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Our Mutual Friend [DVD] [1998]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
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, Amazon.com
Star studded classic! BUY IT - WATCH IT!!!!
Review date: 2010-05-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
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!
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Reviews
My Mutual Friend
Review date: 2010-04-14 Rating: 8 out of 10
Hi I have previously reviewed this film which I purchased in the region 1 format, not it's available in region 2 form at I have bought another so I have a copy in each country. The review remains the same an excellently performed piece of classic (period) drama, love it.
Our Mutual Fried
Review date: 2010-03-07 Rating: 10 out of 10
Arrived promptly on time (before date given!)
Having read the book, knew what would happen but was most pleased to see it as a programme Superb acting on well produced play. Excellent for any Dickens fan.
A great Dickens movie!
Review date: 2010-01-13 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a really gripping adaptation of a Dickens classic. Very well done. I highly recommend it!
loved it
Review date: 2010-01-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
If you are a fan of any Jane Austen novels then I particulary recommmend our mutual friend. Being largely set on society at that period and including two beautiful romances it is by far my favourite piece of Charles Dickens' work. The actors are perfect for their roles and if you fancy a night in with a cup of tea; I suggest this DVD. Dont be put off by reviews from people who continuously like to pick out little things that dont suit their perception of certain characters because I am afraid those people will never be satisfied and there should be no reason as for you not buying this DVD.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Kenneth Cranham
Pam Ferris
Peter Vaughan
David Morrissey
Timothy Spall
Creators:
David Morrissey (Primary Contributor)
Peter Vaughan (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
EAN: 5014503107826
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Colour, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2001-08-20
Number of discs: 2
Aspect ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 350 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1999-01-03
Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
Language: English (Original Language)