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Tara Road (2005)
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complete let down
Review date: 2008-10-14 Rating: 2 out of 10
This film was so loosely based on the novel that it was a cheek to call it Tara Road...why didnt they call it House Swap, as that's all it was about, and most of that was inaccurately portrayed. Dreadful adaptation of what was an outstanding story.
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Reviews
Poor Interpretatio
Review date: 2008-08-06 Rating: 4 out of 10
Tara Road (2005)
I was very disappointed, the other review said it was close to the book, the only thing I can think is that they haven't read the book!
The entire first half of the book was missing, Colm Meaney was renamed Colm McGuire, Ria wasn't the short dumpy woman she was portrayed to be in the book. It was a serious let down.
If films can't be made to resemble to book it should say loosely based on the novel, as in my opinion it was only loosely based! A nice film for anyone except hardcore Meave Binchy fans
True to the book
Review date: 2008-02-24 Rating: 8 out of 10
I was delighted how true to the book the film was, as some films stray from the original writing. There is obviously more detail in the book but the film portrayed it very well.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Iain Glen
Olivia Williams
Jean-Marc Barr
Stephen Rea
Andie MacDowell
Creators:
Andie MacDowell (Primary Contributor)
Olivia Williams (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Spirit Entertainment
Manufacturer: Spirit Entertainment
EAN: 5060105720192
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Dolby, PAL,
Release date: 2007-03-12
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 96 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)