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The Handmaid's Tale [1990] (REGION 1) (NTSC)


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....slightly different....
Review date: 2007-12-05 Rating: 6 out of 10

The low budget film adaptation of Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" actually is coined by slight differences in contrast to the novel.Of course it also tells the story of Offred and her life in the dictatorial system of Gilead.For me, as someone who eventually read the book before, the film was not that interesting anymore, but definitely worth seeing, because it helped me to get a clear image of the whole scenery.So everybody enjoy the film(and, if possible:read the novel)....

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brill book brill film....
Review date: 2007-08-03 Rating: 10 out of 10

i watched the film first years ago when i was in high school & never knew it was from a book it was few years ago i found out, although the book is better BUT COME ON FOLKS WHEN IS THE FILM EVER BETTER THAN THE BOOK??????
felt they did a brill job with the film, was disturbing, dark & brill choice of cast yet still entertaining. A must watch for anyone who likes there films to be a bit more off the beaten track enjoy!

Literary Slaughter
Review date: 2004-11-23 Rating: 2 out of 10

After studying the novel, and reading several of Atwoods other works, I found this movie to be a gross misrepresentation of her dystopic masterpiece. Whereas the novel gained it's strength from ambiguity and ignorance the film tacks answers onto a story that was better off without them (Offreds name and Lukes fate being two obvious examples). The end is not only forced and non-sensical, but serves to undermine the sinister Republic of Gilead. This is all to say nothing of the uninspired dialogue and wooden acting. More than dissapointing; appalling.

A great adaptation of a wonderful novel.
Review date: 2004-09-22 Rating: 10 out of 10

I thought that this film was very entertaining, and helpful to my A-level course, i would recommend anyone that is studying this book as part of their course to watch this, i found that although i had read the book, i still enjoyed it very much, as it also has some added material. I dont think its for anyone who is very squeemish though. I also enjoyed the romance in the film, which i think that books often dont portray as well.

Possibly the best film ever made!
Review date: 2004-01-16 Rating: 10 out of 10

This film is possibly the best film I have ever seen. The main leads elegantly portray their respective characters magnificiently and concisely. The editing of the book is outstanding. I love the new bits added in. The erotic scenes are handled with care and consideration and are not offensive. I have never seen such a beautiful tale of love and compasion. The film ranks among the likes of 'Lord of the Flies' and 'Batman' and other well known classics. If you see 1 film this year see Harry Potter, Spiderman or Kill Bill volume 2. If you have the time, see this.

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Actor(s):
Elizabeth McGovern
Faye Dunaway
Natasha Richardson
Victoria Tennant
Aidan Quinn

Creators:
Natasha Richardson (Primary Contributor)
Faye Dunaway (Primary Contributor)
Alex Gartner (Producer)
Daniel Wilson (Producer)
Eberhard Junkersdorf (Producer)
Gale Goldberg (Producer)

Director(s):

Recording label: MGM
Manufacturer: MGM
EAN: 9780792851554
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 0792851552
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2001-12-11
Universal product code (UPC): 027616869296
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 108 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1990-03-09
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)
Language: French (Subtitled)

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