Regency House Party
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Movie Reviews of Regency House Party
Movie Review: Laugh-out-loud funny, best "reality TV" show I've ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
I first watched part of Regency House Party on PBS (I think) over New Year's several years ago. It was pure luck that I came upon it again and was able to watch the whole series through Netflix.
It's certainly the best reality TV show I've ever seen. I know that's a dubious honor, but I usually hate reality TV. What's so refreshing about this miniseries is that there are no prizes for which the individuals are competing, and no silly challenges or eliminations. It works as an interesting study into the social dynamics of the past, because although the main participants are all thoroughly modern and not, for the most part, very excited about following the social mores of the Regency period, the conduct of the chaperones (who are meant to, and usually do, uphold the social structure of the period) and the house servants is enough to change the behavior of the main players.
I haven't seen any of the other "House" series, but I'm eager to, and I've watched this series more than once. I even purchased it as a gift for a family member a week or so ago.
While it might not suit everyone, I found it funny, interesting, and beautiful to watch.
Movie Review: The most enchanting reality TV show yet....
Summary: 5 Stars
The Regency House Party brings together 10 men and women from all walks of modern day British life to spend nine sunny weeks living and breathing the life of a regency house party complete with chaperones, servants, and 19th century rules of behaviour. I loved them all, from the very handsome and witty host, Mr Gorrell-Barnes (Mr Darcy, eat your heart out!) to Zebedee the Hermit( a man with an excellent line in ironic humour). There is a real life penniless russian Countess with her sights set on Mr Gorrell-Barnes as a suitable match, aided and abetted by her shrewd chaperone Mrs Rogers, an undeniable attraction between real life aristocrat and chaperone Lady Devonport and Mr Foxsmith, not to mention the no-nonsense Miss Hopkins and rivals for her affections Mr Everett and Mr Carrington. In fact, by half way through the DVD you have to remind yourself that these are 21st century men and women simply being observed for nine weeks in an unusual setting, so captivating are some of the ongoing storylines (Mr Everett and Miss Hopkins for one). Its educational, historically accurate and a great watch for anyone with an interest in the regency.Movie Review: If you ever wondered how often Elizabeth Bennet bathed......
Summary: 5 Stars
what a wonderful series. if you are trying to entice a young lady in your household to read Pride and Prejudice and want to get her beyond the movie versions, this is a "reality" series that may just get her attention. I sat down to watch with my stepdaughter and she was hooked. Not only is it a who-gets-hooked-up-with-who but it also has wonderful commentary on the lifestyles, the class structure and the polite "rules of engagement" for genteel society. I watched part of ranch house and it fell short, but this was just wonderful with answers to questions about bathing, rooming, manners, meal service etc. if you are an Austen fan or even just of the period, this is worth the time invested. it is pricey, but maybe you could see if you could rent it or something. Also, it would have been nice to know if any of the pairings worked out long term "after the chaperones left".Movie Review: One in a million!
Summary: 5 Stars
There comes a time when you stumble upon a series that get's you so drawn in that it almost becomes your companion. When the series was all over I cryed for a few good minutes just because it was all over! I highly recommend it to any girl who lives to love Jane Austen and her works, because this series really will put you direcly in her shoes.Movie Review: Charming...
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved Regency House Party being a fan of Jane Austen...Once again it shows what hhapens when you mix centuries!