Our Mutual Friend
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Movie Reviews of Our Mutual Friend
Movie Review: Rich and complex tale
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this dvd sight-unseen and was very pleased. My whole family (plus kids) watched it together. My kids (10 and 7) found it a bit hard to follow and wandered off after the first episode or two, but my husband and I watched it over several nights and loved it. If you don't know the story it might be a little hard to follow but no more than any of Dickens' usual complicated storylines with many characters that wander in and out of each other's lives. The film did a good job of including pretty much all of the story and characters and only simplified things a little. I loved all the performances, and my husband particularly enjoyed the storyline with Paul McGann and Keeley Hawes as would-be lovers from opposite ends of the social spectrum. If you're in the mood for a solid adaptation of a brilliant Dickens story of love, loss, greed, and social commentary, buy this one! For the bargain price, you can't beat this one for entertainment as well as the interesting dvd extras.Movie Review: A Timeless, Flawless Story
Summary: 5 Stars
"Our Mutual Friend" is my favorite Dickens adaptation. The script, the acting, the cinematography are superb. It is a flawless BBC production, and as usual, the BBC mesmerizes with its flowing style and you forget you are watching an historical period movie--everything is so real.
What makes Dickens stories so enjoyable and timeless is his array of fascinating characters. Every facet of the human spirit finds a character in which to dwell. Greed, generosity, kindness, selfishness, jealousy etc. are all embodied in different characters. And then Dickens weaves plots and subplots with such dexterity that these characters meld together seamlessly. But, best of all, they each get what they deserve in the end. Those who are good have happy story endings and those that are bad, learn miserable life lessons. It leaves a satisfying feeling that for once people get what they deserve, and not that life is unfair.
Highly recommended
Movie Review: IF YOU LIKE DICKEN'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, THEN YOU'LL LIKE THIS DICKENS MURDER MYSTERY DOUBLE ROMANCE
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Charles Dickens's last novel into TV series form. A very excellent portrayal of the classic book. Dickens is a treat for anyone who enjoys early Victorian British life. This "river" story shows the poor and the rich side of life in London. It is a double romance and at the same time multiple murder mysteries are woven into one story. Only Dickens can make such a complicated plot and make it work so delightfully.
I've always like the Christmas story of Scrooge but I do believe this is better. It is disappointing at the end of the 4 episode story (nearly 6 hours) only because you have become so familiar with many fun and quirky characters that you will not want for it to end.
This is one DVD worth much more than the retail cost. 5 stars and highly recommended. Extras on the DVD provide additional information about Dickens--an interesting plus. Make this one a Christmas or Birthday gift as well--they will thank you.
Movie Review: Dicken's Masterpiece - Our Mutual Friend
Summary: 5 Stars
Lots of fascinating characters. Lots of interesting and unexpected plot twists and turns. Storyline of mistaken identity. Distinct class divisions with wealthy society vs. river poverty. Pureness vs. wickedness teamed with obsession. All and so much more is found in Charles Dicken's final novel which is clearly a masterpierce. In the end all of the obscure storylines are tied up into a surprising and very fulfilling ending. This is my favorite Charles Dicken's story and I love all of them. The characters are so distinct with such colorful names as: Venus, Sloppy,Silas Wegg, Boffin, Lizzy Hexum, Bella, Mortimor, Eugene and (my favorite)Rogue Riderhood and so many more. All centered in London around trash heeps and digging bodies out of the Thames River. Wow! I put this storyline among the great classics because it is so richly conceived, executed and superbly acted by the talented English BBC. Loved it, and you will too.Movie Review: Riveting
Summary: 5 Stars
I started watching, and kept watching, and watching, and watching.... I loved this movie! I'll 'fess up and say I never read the book, but this was a wonderful viewing experience. Since it's based on Dickens, I was prepared to get somewhat depressed by depictions of poverty and the miserable down-trodden part of society, but this movie doesn't dwell too much on that. The story masterfully weaves together the rich, poor, and in between, with criss-crossing storylines that get all wrapped up together at the end. Wonderful!! I loved Robert Hardy's character especially - I've never seen him in a role like this. Hard to say much more without putting in spoilers, so I'll just say that I cared about what happened to all the characters, found the acting and directing great, and this goes down as one of my favorite movies. Just be prepared to spend several hours with it. I'll definitely be re-watching this every year or so.