House of Cards Trilogy, Vol. 1 - House of Cards
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Actor: David Lyon, Ian Richardson, Malcolm Tierney, Miles Anderson, Susannah HarkerDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 225 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-08-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Warner
Movie Reviews of House of Cards Trilogy, Vol. 1 - House of Cards
Movie Review: To Be Prime Minister
Summary: 5 Stars
Francis Urquart is Chief Wip when Maggie Thatcher ends her reign. Francis has been happy with his position and the new Prime Minister has premised a posting. But when the promise proves empty, Francis begins to see his wife's point that he is the most qualified for the position. Not only qualified, but devious enough to secure the position while appearing to be completely loyal.
We then follow Francis as he schemes his way through British politics, the press and his acquaintances. Look for all of the transition scenes showing rats pawing around London. But as cold and calculating as Francis is, he manages to get touched by a young journalist. Will he manage to pull off his secret coup without being found out? Ah, that is left for the viewer.
If Francis succeeds or not is minor. This black comedy is about the doing and not the final goal. It is a voyage and one that is as entertaining as any conceived. The cast is superb and the acting impeccable. While the Parliamentary proceeding has a basis in fact one can only hope that the behind-the-scenes reality not as it is portrayed here. Lovers of black comedy with love this one as Francis Urquart is that wonderful achievement, a villain you love to hate and hate to love. You want him to succeed and fail at the same time. Check it out.
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