Cranford
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Movie Reviews of Cranford
Movie Review: Cranford
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very engaging portrayal of the Gaskell novels. I truly enjoyed this and the most wonderful part was to see how the women were actually so in command of the town and daily life. As a hobbyist costumer I roared over Imelda Staunton's lace dilemma. that woman is SO funny. .. .even when she's serious. Judi Dench is absolutely marvelous as the weaker of the two sisters (can you believe it of strong Judi Dench?) and on the whole, the cast is brilliant--and followers of BBC costume dramas will recognize more than one or two familiar faces. That might be a turnoff for some but welcome for others. I received this DVD as a Valentine gift from my husband and will watch it again and again.Movie Review: Good for The Soul
Summary: 5 Stars
I read Cranford several years ago and found it to be a quiet book, about ordinary people who exhibited extraodinary kindness. I was touched by the love and commitment the circle of women friends, in this small town, shared with each other. The movie is fleshed out by the addition of two other of Elizabeth Gaskells' book into the story line, but remains consistent to the theme of the book by reminding us that friendship is priceless. Needless to say, Judi Dench is nothing short of perfection in her role as Miss Matty, but the rest of the cast are brilliant as well. I started to watch this on a rented netflix dvd and before the first episode was over had ordered my own copy.Movie Review: Charming, Great Characters
Summary: 5 Stars
Sadly I had only caught bits & pieces of this series since it first aired on British television - but luckily I got the DVD for Christmas!
What a fantastic series, with truly interesting and engaging characters, and genuine laughs. It's just a shame it's not longer! Five episodes is just not enough! I can't believe John Adams beat this out at the Golden Globes - Cranford is 100 times more thoughtful, touching, and engaging than that dry old lump of a miniseries.
I can't say a bad thing about this series except my cousin (30 year old male) caught part of it and said he couldn't watch any more chattering ladies, it was driving him crazy.
Movie Review: Finally, a Series Worthy of the Term 'Masterpiece'!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really was beginning to despair, watching the new seemingly paired-down-for-Yankee-taste version of the old Masterpiece Theatre. "Cranford," however, adapted from Elizabeth Gaskill's novel, has restored my faith.
By turns comic, poignant, tragic, and romantic, this series has everything that not only makes one feel awfully good but also keeps one wanting more. With its host of Dames and Baronets--e.g., Judy Dench, Eileen Atkins, Michael Gambon--the cast can hardly be termed 'peerless', but it is, nevertheless, faultless. Ensemble acting at its best!
"Cranford" is a scrumptious feast for the eyes, the mind, and the spirit.
Movie Review: It makes you a better person to watch it
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished watching Cranford and was moved in all my emotions. It is a beautiful piece about friendship, sacrifice, loyalty, mercy, regrets, new hope, and romantic love at ALL stages of life. I can truly say this is a film that WILL stay with me for months and years. While I found it dark at times (a couple grim surgeries and the oppressive poverty of a major character) the film was a mix of sun and shade, just as life. Do not expect the lightness of Austen throughout, but the depth of story is tremendous. The acting was perfect, the production values were wonderful, and I consider this film a gem.