Our Mutual Friend
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Movie Reviews of Our Mutual Friend
Movie Review: Well done!
Summary: 5 Stars
After watching the 30 minute documentary on Victorian Society included on this DVD version of "Our Mutual Friend", the movie made much more sense to me. I would recommend watching the commentary before the movie to have an idea of what some of the movie themes are. (Such as the origin and definition of "Dust Mines" ) Also included is a commentary on how Charles Dickens gained his inspiration for his novels. This is important also in how the movie presents itself.
This movie was fascinating to me. The intricacies of the characters and the interwoven plot lines were very interesting and kept me involved until the end!
Victorian life in the 1800's was portrayed very well in this film adaptation of Dicken's Classic "Our Mutual Friend."
I would highly recommend this DVD version for any Period Movie Lovers' DVD library, as it is one that I will enjoy again, and share with friends.
Movie Review: Good DVD Release of a Great Dickens Adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
Others here have done a fine job of reviewing this excellent film, so I'll focus briefly on the DVD from BBC/Warner. The video and audio transfers of Our Mutual Friend are quite good. Although there are no subtitles, this DVD is closed-captioned. In general, this DVD is of similar quality to other BBC Dickens adaptations that have been released on DVD (e.g., Oliver Twist (1999) and David Copperfield (1999)).
One reviewer below complained that 45 minutes or more of the original film are missing from this DVD. I have no idea where he got that idea. It must be some kind of misunderstanding or perhaps a defective copy because my copy clearly has the entire film (divided into four episodes, two on each side of a two-sided disc). The all-important climax and ending scenes of this 351-minute production are all there to enjoy. Highly recommended for Dickens fans and fans of period dramas in general.
Movie Review: Dickens Brilliance . . . Who Knew?
Summary: 5 Stars
I must confess, I am addicted to British period dramas. The very fact that Our Mutual Friend is within this genre makes it appealing to me from the start. Until now, this outstanding (yet relatively unheard of Dickens masterpiece) has only been available on VHS, that is, IF you could even find it (and then you would have paid premium cash for it). The last of Dickens' literary works seems to coalesce all of his remarkable abilities to show the worst and best of a society which was marked by the haves and have-nots with an impassable chasm between. Do you like it when the the evil get their due and the good come out all right? Do you like films that are even better the second and third time you watch them due to subtleties in character development and plot progression that seem to become more apparent with every new viewing? Then click on "buy" now!Movie Review: All Time Favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
There is something so hauntingly authentic in every scene of this adaptation of Our Mutual Friend that I am compelled to return to it again and again.
Layers and layers of rich, thought provoking themes emerge as the lives of Dustmen and River people become intertwined with various members of the upper class through business, crime, and romance. Themes of wealth, poverty, substance, pretense, friendship, love, treachery and loyalty are woven throughout. Then again, I sometimes watch the whole series through just to see dusty cottage interiors, Victorian street scenes, sets and costumes! It is an amazing story so well done, well performed, the many diverse characters so full of earthy passion that it will transport you to another place and time.
This is the BBC at its very best!
Movie Review: By Dickens, I loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a big fan of Brit Lit Films, especially the lush contemporary variety. Our Mutual Friend was well cast and beautifully filmed. It was true to the spirit of Dickens and is a new favorite I will watch again and again. The lovely Keely Hawes is always watchable, but rave reviews go to Peter Vaughn in the title role as Mr Boffin, a dust man turned heir; and to David Morrisey for his compelling portrayal of the very unstable school master helplessly in love with rivergirl, Lizzie Hexam (Hawes). Also look out for a fantastic river character portrayal by David Bradley.
Twisting Dickensonian plot is expertly directed/edited with a satisfactory surprise ending. Scenery and costumes are gorgeous, and acting is top notch. Even my teenage daughter ended up loving it.