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Jude the Obscure [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Excellent Hardy Adaptation
Review date: 2008-05-26 Rating: 8 out of 10
I have just seen this adaptation for the first time and find that, bar a few slightly stagy scenes (interior dialogue scenes) in the first hour, this film, made in 1971, is well up to the high standards of contemporary BBC period drama as now deservedly popular. Robert Powell is excellent in the title role and all others act very well indeed. Despite the total length of over 4 hours, the interest is pretty much kept throughout. It has to be said that the last hour is anguishing to the point of utter depression! Recommended, though.
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Reviews
Well-acted, but depressing drama
Review date: 2004-01-29 Rating: 8 out of 10
This BBC drama serial is a faithful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's final novel. It tells the story of the tragic Jude Fawley, who is denied the education he longs for and happiness with his beloved cousin Sue.
Robert Powell gives a very good performance as Jude and the rest of the cast - including Fiona Walker as Sue - are also good. However, this is one of the least entertaining dramas I have seen. I am not the sort of person who cannot bare sad stories, for example, I am a huge fan of the BBC's magnificent adaptation of 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' - another Hardy tragedy. However, 'Jude the Obscure' is not only tragic, it is very depressing.
I would only really advise avid Hardy fans to watch this drama. Anyone looking for an entertaining drama should look elsewhere.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Daphne Heard
Fiona Walker
Robert Powell
John Franklyn-Robbins
Alex Marshall
Creators:
Robert Powell (Primary Contributor)
Fiona Walker (Primary Contributor)
Martin Lisemore (Producer)
Harry Green (Writer)
Thomas Hardy (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Koch Vision
Manufacturer: Koch Vision
EAN: 0741952635994
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Colour, Content/Copy-Protected CD, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC,
Release date: 2006-08-08
Universal product code (UPC): 741952635994
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 270 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1971-10-03
Language: English (Original Language)