Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde [1981]
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Faithfull but wierd adaption of R.L.Stevenson classic
Review date: 2008-10-06 Rating: 8 out of 10
A consistently faithfull adaption of the often misrepresented Stevenson classic. I cant say this is general easy entertainment. The story is quite staid which in one way adds to its faithfulness but also makes it plod somewhat undramatically. Still it has lots to offer including a strange synth soundtrack and some genuinly unsettling sequences with some nice camerawork and artistic touches. The sets are interesting and give a convincing 'dark' victorian atmosphere and some unusual angles with roofs present which is rarely seen in television. Overall worth watching but only owning if you are a collector of gothic addaptions or cult wierdness.
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Mr Hyde is a suave man about town with a violent temperReview date: 2008-04-16 Rating: 6 out of 10This BBC production stars David Hemmings as an elderly Dr Jekyll with a taste for ladies of the night, and a nice cameo role for Diana Dors as the madam at his preferred establishment.
Mr Hyde is portrayed as a handsome, suave man about town, but with a violent undercurrent that can erupt violently, a nice change from the usual sadistic romps.
Although interesting this interpretation of Hyde does lead to a rather restrained production, that is probably better rented.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
David Hemmings; Ian Bannen; Diana Dors; Toyah Wilcox
Creators:
David Hemmings; Ian Bannen; Diana Dors; Toyah Wilcox (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Second Sight Films Ltd. Manufacturer: Second Sight Films Ltd.EAN: 5028836031178Binding: DVDNumber of items: 1Format: Full Screen, PAL, Release date: 2007-06-18Aspect ratio: 1.33:1Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and overRegion code: 2Running time: 114 minutesTheatrical release date: 1981Language: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired)
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)