He Knew He Was Right
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Movie Reviews of He Knew He Was Right
Movie Review: Don't Buy, Rent.
Summary: 2 Stars
If you feel the need to watch every BBC period drama in existence, as I do, rent this one, so you can get it over with the minimum bother. I warn you, you will want some of that time back. As a BBC period drama afficionado, I was heartily disappointed in this film. It's a BBC production, so expect the usual excellent casting, acting, production values, cinematography and direction. But, alas, beware the story. I have not read Trollope's book, so I don't know whether to blame him or Davies. Trollope, I suspect, as there was absolutely no character development throughout the movie. Everyone we meet at the beginning is exactly the same at the end. Also, the various stories are only tangentially tied together so, at times, I found myself wondering why I was seeing a particular story that seemed to have nothing to do with any other story. Ultimately, I felt the biggest problem was your central character was, literally, insane, which meant he had no control over his mind and, by extension, his decisions. I watch movies to see characters adapt and change and overcome their fears, but he was incapable of doing that. As a result, the movie felt absolutely stagnant. And boring. Very, very boring.Movie Review: Wonderful production value, bummer story
Summary: 2 Stars
I am a BBC devotee and officionado and purchased this dvd sight unseen because it seemed to ooze of excellent epic BBC storytelling and visual feasting. However, I was only partially correct. It is excellently produced and beautiful to behold but the story is depressing and even a bit silly. I left the film feeling robbed, disappointed, sad, and a bit unfulfilled. I viewed it only once and then sold it on e-bay at a cut-rate price.
Do yourself a favor and save your time and money.
Movie Review: depressing, no reason to keep watching
Summary: 2 Stars
dealing with insanity is very frustrating, because of course it isn't logical and yet the people around a crazy person keep trying to use logic to deal with an illogical person.
Depressing to watch, finally quit watching, there are many other more interesting series to watch. Buy some old videos of the Pallisers, for instance.
Movie Review: Not worth owning
Summary: 1 Stars
For those of you who fill your shelves with BBC period films because the plots are more complex and cleaner than today's fare, don't bother with this one.
There is nothing redeeming about this film aside from excellent production values. The main character is intent on misjudging his bride throughout the movie and the whole production winds down into a depressing and uninspiring death scene. There is no moral high-ground here, no lessons to be learned to make the hours worth spending, not even the mildly endearing subplot can rescue this dismal storyline.
I love period films, but I wish I hadn't bothered to pay for this one. I agree with the reviewer who suggested you rent it if you MUST watch every period film out there, but if the responses of those who have borrowed this film from me are any proof, they hated it as much as I do. I've stopped offering it to those who come by to borrow films.
Movie Review: Downer
Summary: 1 Stars
Very disappointed! What a downer. I am so glad there were sub plots otherwise it would have been a worthless mess! I do not reccomend this movie. It is frustrating to watch it. The way it is advertised to get you to buy it is deceiving. If I had only known what the outcome was to be I would have never bought this one. It's so sad you won't want to watch it a 2nd time. Borrow it from a library or a friend who is dumb enough to buy it like me!! Oh Well