Lost Empires
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Movie Reviews of Lost Empires
Movie Review: Pure magic
Summary: 5 Stars
This adaptation is one of the finest moments in television drama. I have also waited many years to see this series once again and it is everything that I remember. The story is set in the restricted pre WW1 North of England middle class society and is strangely exotic. It is full of curiosity, interest and richness. Colin Firth does a wonderful job as the central character, Richard Hearncastle. However John Castle as the strong and enigmatic Nick Ollanton is outstanding, I really can't imagine anyone else in that role.This is a production of the highest calibre but something of a hidden gem. It deserves much more appreciation and recognition.
Movie Review: Nostalgia
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great series, but to get a better understanding you should read the book first. Colin Firth's character just lost his mother and uncle Nick offers him a chance to escape into a world of illusion. Firth is very good as the naive young painter, and John Castle gives a brilliant performance as uncle Nick.
Masterpiece Theater usually shows you the life of the upper classes, but in "Lost Empires" you get taken in a different road trip - the life of vaudeville is full of surprises and one never knows what is going to happen next.
Movie Review: a "must-have" for Firth fans
Summary: 5 Stars
This one ranks up there with "Pride and Prejudice" for the true Firth fan! You must have it in your collection. Colin Firth is young in this one..but there are definite signs of the smoldering Darcy we all know and love. Best of all, he is in almost every scene...hours and hours of hot, hetero FIRTH! (By the way, when is somebody going to realize this guy sells movies to woman of all ages? Get him some good roles!!)Movie Review: One of Masterpiece Theater's best
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally saw Lost Empires on public broadcasting and it became one of my favorites, right up there with I Claudius and The Duchess of Duke Street. The cast is exceptional especially John Castle as Uncle Nick (why oh why do we see so little of this wonderful, sexy actor?). The entire production is glorious, taking the viewer right back to the days of pre WWI.Movie Review: Lost Treasure is more like it.
Summary: 5 Stars
What a pleasure to watch these dvds. The story flows and moves gracefully through each chapter. Firth is magnificent. Awards should have been given for this production. All the actors put so much into their performances. And to have Colin Firth narrating the entire story was music to my ears. We need more Colin Firth.