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Oliver Twist
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My favourite adaption
Review date: 2008-10-13 Rating: 10 out of 10
I stumbled upon this version quite by accident, and was enchanted.
Sam Smith is delightful as the lead, capturing just the right air of innocence, and co-stars such as Sophia Myles, Marc Warren, Andy Serkis, Keira Knightley, Julie Walters and Robert Lindsay make this a treat to remember.
Wonderfully acted, a joy to watch.
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Reviews
The Best Screen Version of the Classic Tale.....Excellent!
Review date: 2008-06-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is by far and away the best screen version of the Oliver tale, and captures the dark mood and atmosphere of the story to great effect. There are elements of humour also with some excellent acting, but Andy Serkis interpretation of Bill Sykes captures the true menace of the character brilliantly like no other. A frightning spectre with his demons becoming all to real. The balance with the other characters is also just right, neither to over played or over animated. A very grown up and powerful telling of the story, excellent.
On the same level of the 1948 David Lean version
Review date: 2008-05-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
When this was first shown on TV I missed the first episode and only came across it half way through the second. This is truly a first rate remake, whilst the 1948 version still holds a special place in my heart right next to it is this.
If you enjoy a good story with excellent props and scenery not to mention the cream of British actors in some surprising casting; but they all come together brilliantly!
At the price that Amazon has it at I would say this is an absolute must for DVD collector or any Dickens fans! The only thing i don't understand is why it hasn't been re-shown or more haven't heard of this, the is great shame.
Best Oliver Twist Story ever told!
Review date: 2007-12-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
May i just say that many people have critisized this drama for the 'telling of its own tale' story. I personally, think this version is the best version of Oliver Twist ever told. It captures every detail from Oliver's parents, Oliver's rough days. Alan Bleasdale captured this perfectly. Although many stories have/will be shown again, none can be as superb as this.
The DVD is horrid. I have the VHS version, and there is far more cut out than what i'd expect.
Oliver Twist. Amazing adaptiation!!
Review date: 2006-09-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
Alan Bleasdale's excellent adaptatation of Charles Dickens' classic story of a young boy who's life in Victorian England is far from perfect. His mother died in child birth, so he is brought up in an orphanage, then moved to a work house. Under nourished, he has the nerve to ask for more. From that moment on, the boy begins a journey that sees him fall in to the company of a gang of thieves led by Fagin, superbly played by Robert Lyndsay. He later meets a gentleman, Mr. Brownlow (Micheal Kitchen)who unknowingly holds the key to the boy's future as well as answers from his past. Sam Smith plays Oliver with a depth of character not seen before or since in any other dramatisation. With a stunning supporing cast including Julie Walters, Roger Lloyd Pack, Alun Armstrong, Sophia Myles and Lindsay Duncan. Andy Serkis is chilling as Bill Sykes and Marc Warren is just brilliant as Monks. Very high production values make this look stunning and in some ways better than the recent cinema release. Bleasdale expands a back story, only briefly touched on in the original work, to add intense complexity to the story. It is a brave move, as it makes the drama run to nearly six and a half hours! It pays off though, as so many loose ends get tied up to make the story make sense as it never has before. Originally made for and shown on ITV in 1999, it is proof that when they try, they can make superb dramas. I hope and believe this to be the unabridged version, as subsequent repeats on TV had major cuts made, so as to appeal to a younger audience. In my opinion, this is the best screen version of Dickens' Classic tale.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Julie Walters
Robert Lindsay
Sam Smith
Keira Knightley
Creators:
Robert Lindsay (Primary Contributor)
Keira Knightley (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115221636
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-10-16
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 386 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)