A Tale of Two Cities
by Jim Goddard
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Actor: Barry Morse, Chris Sarandon, Flora Robson, Kenneth More, Peter CushingDirector: Jim Goddard
Brand: Image Entertainment
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 156 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Movie Reviews of A Tale of Two Cities
Movie Review: Yep, 1980-ish
Summary: 2 Stars
The movie is OK, I suppose, if you read the book and want to now watch some images to go along with that book. And that is the crux of my criticism; given the dated production, one can only watch this movie and not partake in it.
More specifically, compared to today's productions of Austen, Dickens, etc. from the BBC and elsewhere, this production is rather bland.
The lines are delivered as if they were being read, passion is reserved to the level that one wonders if it exists that all. There is no heated exchange, no believable human interaction, the scenes are devoid of the dirt and chaos of reality.
In total, compared to today's productions, there is no "suspension of disbelief".
The best I can say about this production is perhaps it would have gotten four stars back in 1980 when he was released.
For now, I'll keep it on a shelf while I live the most recent realistic renditions of Austin, Dickens, and the other classics.
Regards,
Summary of A Tale of Two Cities
The ultimate tale of love, honor and sacrifice during the bloodstained French Revolution is movingly brought to life in this sumptuous production. The dashing Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride) stars in dual roles as the cynical lawyer Sydney Carton and the disenchanted aristocrat Charles Darnay, both in love with the same woman (Alice Krige, Star Trek: First Contact). Also starring Peter Cushing (Star Wars), this Golden Globe-nominated version of the Charles Dickens classic thrillingly captures all the drama and emotion of one of history's most explosive eras.Action & Adventure DVD Video
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