The Jewel in the Crown
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Movie Reviews of The Jewel in the Crown
Movie Review: I enjoyed this DVD very much
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this movie when I first saw it on TV and I still enjoyed it on DVD.
Outstanding movie. Worth the cost.
Movie Review: The Jewel in the Crown
Summary: 5 Stars
Own it -it is great a wonderful rainy weekend adventure.Movie Review: The Jewel in the Crown
Summary: 5 Stars
Own it -it is great a wonderful rainy weekend adventure.Movie Review: 2001 and 2008 (25th Anniversary Edition) are identical
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't understand the reviews that savage the video and sound quality. This is a relatively low-budget 1980s TV series, not a 21st century $200 million blockbuster. It looks and sounds just fine for what it is. I can sympathize slightly with the numerous requests for subtitles, but I'm a relatively provincial American myself, and I was able to understand every word with occasional quick rewinds.
I was primarily interested in finding out what the real difference is between the two releases that are available, from 2001 and 2008, since (as of 8/24/2009) one costs more than twice as much as the other, and Amazon gives different run-times for them, by a significant 28 minutes. So before buying either, I borrowed both versions from the library and watched them side-by-side. The answer is that--as others have said--the two versions are identical in every detail, except the artwork on the box and the design of the DVD labels. Nothing else was changed at all.
It's not perfect, but I enjoyed The Jewel in the Crown when it was first broadcast, and I enjoyed it again this time. Other people have different reactions to it, and I suppose anything that gets a lot of praise will automatically attract a few harsh critics. There are always differences in taste.
Movie Review: Long Sad Story With An Unhappy Ending
Summary: 4 Stars
Very involving drama circulating around a number of characters in the last years of British rule in India. The plot never telegraphs its destinations, which keeps the story somewhat disorienting, and nothing quite resolves, if it resolves at all, the way I expected. A good reminder of how Hollywood films tend to predictability. JITC is not Hollywood and gives more the feel of life and its genuine uncertainties. It's challenging because of the number of characters and the complexities of the relationships, both personal and political. But very worthwhile.The DVD is not a bright, crystalline picture. Colors are somewhat washed out, and the image is not particularly sharp, especially in dark scenes. However, the picture is generally free of annoying blemishes. After quickly adjusting to the picture quality, I enjoyed the series very much.