Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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Movie Reviews of Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Movie Review: Makes me want to read the book...
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a fan of classic literature and have been meaning to read the book for a long time but never got around to it. I had no idea what the story was about. After seeing the movie, the story was so good, i regret not having read the book. But this version was excellent. Since it was a mini-series, it is able to develope the characters to the point where you understand their motivations. You see how much Alec loves Tess in "his own way" and how Tess despises him and how Tess loves Angel and how Angel loves Tess...it is all very believable and the actors are fantastic with excellent chemistry. I really loved this movie. Heartbreakingly good.
PS- I also watched the Polinki's version "Tess"- This version is 100 times better.
Movie Review: Wonderful story but not a happy ending
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie is magnificant, the actors are slendid and the beautiful English countryside is filmed all too well. The story is a sad one that gives hints of a probable happy ending. Justine Waddell is a beautiful actress and Oliver Millburn is so innocently handsome. The emotions in this movie are deep and heartfelt. You feel the pain and struggle that Tess goes through with this magnificant cast. I would recommed this to people who aren't into the "happily ever after" endings and are more inclined to accept a realistic ending. Yes it's heartbreaking and the things Tess does can and are misunderstood but this story takes place in the Victorian era therefore her actions are proper for that time. Absolutely wonderful cast and story.Movie Review: Covers All The Emotions
Summary: 5 Stars
Starting with the hope that comes when one possesses beauty and innocence, our character travels through experiences that slowly change her over time and bring out a wide range of emotions in those of us who are watching. The setting was dreary though and the times were depressing for all but the very rich. Tess exhibited courage, suffered abuse, rage, and tragedy. Was she a sympathetic figure or a villain? It's all there, beautifully produced and skillfully acted. It's difficult to watch this story without examining and reexamining the flaws and virtues of each character. I found this a very believable story as presented.Movie Review: The Perfect Tess
Summary: 5 Stars
Justine Waddell's sensitive portrayal of Tess is a genuine classic. She has the perfect beauty and the perfect tone and spirit to do justice to one of the great heroine's of English literature. The viewer becomes more and more attached to brave Tess as the tragic story progresses. This is a gripping romantic tragedy, but not for those who require sunshine and a happy ending. The closing scene is one of the saddest, yet most beautiful, in all period cinema. If best actress awards bore any relationship to actual quality performance, Justine Waddell's mantel would be full for this role alone.Movie Review: As faithful to the book as a movie can be.
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is absolutely beautiful. It's heart-wrenching as well as heartwarming, and it really portrays with great accuracy the hatred that Hardy had of the industrialization destroying England as the "sinfulness" of her relationship with Alec D'Urberville destroys the heroine. The movie captures very effectively the tragedy of Tess' loves; both of her men failed her, but Angel failed her more as he could not forgive her even when he had done the same thing. The final part, in which she is driven to desperation, is believable and realistic. Justine Waddell shines!