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Monarch of the Glen - Series 7 by David Caffrey, Edward Bennett
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DVD Cover InformationActor: Alexander Morton, Kellyanne Farquhar, Lloyd Owen, Martin Compston, Rae Hendrie Director: David Caffrey, Edward Bennett Brand: Warner Brothers Writer: Compton MacKenzie Writer: Dan Sefton Writer: Eirene Houston Writer: John Martin Johnson Writer: Leslie Stewart Writer: Michael Chaplin DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.78:1 Running Time: 356 minutes DVD Release Date: 2007-10-23 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Model: E4165 Studio: BBC Warner
Movie Reviews of Monarch of the Glen - Series 7Movie Review: Bland start, excellent finish! Summary: 5 Stars
In all honesty, for the first part of this series, I would give it a one star rating. Maybe even a half-a-star if Amazon allowed for it. As the plots are very predictable and the characters acting but not really feeling it. I don't think the writers gave them much to feel and portray in this series. However, that being said, the final episode redeems it all. We are treated to the presence of Hector once again in the final episode. And his presence is proof that the entire series would have fared much better had he stayed with the show. He just energizes the screen in a one of a kind way. And the wedding scene between Iona, MacGregor, and Paul has an interesting and exciting turn of events that is thrilling to the heart of any romantic female. Truthfully, nobody ends up with who I would have picked for them. Molly doesn't end up with Killwillie, even though he's very much in love with her and nice to her. To me, Duncan as likeable as he is, just doesn't fit Jess somehow. And I personally couldn't stand Ewan who is the cook. Nonetheless, for anyone who has watched the series, I recommend this installment. Just for the final episode.
Summary of Monarch of the Glen - Series 7Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/23/2007 A fine television series comes to a rich and entertaining conclusion in Monarch of the Glen: The Complete Series 7. Rarely has a TV show survived so many original cast departures and changes of focus to land on its feet with the grace of Monarch. With its final episodes putting a strong accent on a variety of overlapping love stories, it?s impossible not to be moved by the program?s strong emotions, especially a lovely series finale that includes an unexpected reappearance by one of Monarch?s most beloved characters. Lloyd Owen triumphs, finally, as the series? leading man, Paul Bowman-MacDonald, the illegitimate son of the late Hector MacDonald (Richard Briers) and rightful Laird of Glenbogle castle and estate (in Series Five). Faced with Glenbogle?s usual financial problems, Paul soldiers on, trying to keep the peace with restless tenants--who choose a spirited lass, Iona (Kirsty Mitchell) to be their new representative--while pumping ever more energy and resources into establishing Glenbogle as a destination site for tourists. Meanwhile, stoic Golly (Alexander Morton) comes to terms with raising an infant son alone, while his grown daughter, Jessica (Rae Hendrie), tries to find her place as her father?s assistant and possible future wife of the oft-absent Duncan (Hamish Clark). Young Ewan (Martin Compston) has eyes for Paul?s goddaughter, Amy (Kellyanne Farquhar), while Molly (Susan Hampshire) struggles with cash shortages, the excesses of brother-in-law Donald (Tom Baker), and the possibility of new love. Happily, friendly Kilwillie (Julian Fellowes) returns, more enamored with Molly than ever, while Paul himself falls for Iona--just when a prior suitor turns up to claim her as a wife. It?s the usual confusion at Glenbogle, but the collective MacDonald heart is strong. Special features include a very nice documentary about the entire series, with a lot of input from so-called "Boglies," fans of all things Glenbogle. --Tom Keogh
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