Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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Movie Reviews of Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Movie Review: A Spirited Production of the Hardy Novel
Summary: 3 Stars
Overall, this is a fairly good adaptation of Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Less haunting than the 1979 version of Tess, this one is more lighthearted and energetic. I often liked the spirited temper and playful flirtatiousness of Tess in this film, and I liked the emphasis on Angel's jealousy after Tess has confessed her former affair to him. Plus, this Tess is divinely beautiful - anyone could see why she captures the heart of every man she meets. What I didn't like was the fact that this version seemed to clarify all the characters' thoughts and feelings, instead of leaving it subtle and ambiguous as the '79 film does. I prefer it when you get to decide for yourself what Tess is feeling. Also, I felt that the narrator in this version was unnecessary, and (as is too often the case nowadays) the love scenes were rather unattractive. Too many actors and actresses have forgotten how to infuse passion into their kissing. The love scenes were more romantic in the 1979 film.
I still find this production enjoyable for its spirit, though, and Tess is wonderful to look at. Go ahead and watch it, and make your own decision.
Movie Review: A&E vs. BBC
Summary: 3 Stars
I love the story of Tess and so though I owned the BBC version I still ordered the A&E version to compare. While A&E is good, it is not nearly as detailed as BBC. Plus in the BBC version the acting and filming is better, or so I feel. One thing that stood out the most to me was that with BBC you have no doubt about their love for one another at the end of the movie, where as with A&E the love is less felt and more of a stated fact, you can see them acting out feeling in love but you yourself never feel any real connection between the marraige.
A&E tells us the story of Tess, BBC makes us relate and feel it.
Just trying to be helpful for anyone debating between which version to order.
Movie Review: Great saga.........
Summary: 3 Stars
If you read the book you will love the movie. If you are used to all the happy endings of the Jane Austen type stories and expect it of this movie, you will be disappointed. It's very sad and you will be left feeling empty and possibly weepy. But sometimes that's just exactly what you're in the mood for, right? I thought the casting was dead on. Tess was exactly as I pictured her as was Angel Clare. Don't you love when that happens?
Movie Review: Heavy Subject Matter
Summary: 3 Stars
Wow... I didn't know what this movie was about. I purchased it because I love Justine Waddell in Wives and Daughters. Well, Justine does an amazing job, of course, but the subject matter is a little heavy. Call me clueless, but I was very suprised. If you aren't familiar with the storyline, you should familiarize yourself with it before you decide to purchase this film.Movie Review: Horribly Depressing
Summary: 3 Stars
That said, this is still a neat film with great acting. But seriously, I could never watch it again. I just prefer happier storylines and happy endings. Buy something Jane Austen.