The Treasure Seekers
by Juliet May
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Actor: Ben Simpson, Camilla Power, Felicity Jones, Kristopher Milnes, William FordeDirector: Juliet May
Cinematographer: David Higgs
Producer: Alan Horrox
Producer: Margaret Glover
Producer: Michael Forte
Producer: Yvonne Sellins
Writer: E. Nesbit
Writer: Olivia Hetreed
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-07-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Questar
Movie Reviews of The Treasure Seekers
Movie Review: Victorian family antics
Summary: 3 Stars
Five children in Victorian England attempt to rescue the family from financial ruin. Father is an inventor whose refrigeration machine has yet to make a profit. It's an enjoyable movie with authentic period detail, intereting sets and costumes.
The movie was a bit uneven with some very good parts, and some parts that are a tad boring. The movie would have been greatly improved if younger, more precocious actors had been chosen to play the five children. In fact, sometimes the children seemed a bit immature or stupid simply because the actors playing them were too old. The father was an eccentric inventor who was entertaining, but he came across as a rather irresponsible, letting his children nearly starve while he tinkered with his invention. Some of the smaller parts featured the best acting. Next door neighbor Albert was a perfectly played spoiled rich brat. Albert's uncle (James Wilby) a dashing explorer, was the best character in the movie. The no nonsense maid added a lot. Some of the villians could have been a lot more dasteredly, and the lady doctor was lackluster.
Still there is enough to please fans of period movies.
Summary of The Treasure Seekers
Facing adversity, poverty and disgrace, a family discovers that love, togetherness, and perseverance lead toreal success and joy. In a classic story by Edith Nesbit, one of England's most beloved authors, five motherless children struggle to save their inventor father from financial ruin. Their well-meaning efforts invariably end in disaster despite the watchful eye of their neighbor, a dashing explorer (James Wilby). Richard Bastable (Nicholas Farrell), the father, has only a few days to save his family home as creditors increase their demands while he struggles with his difficult yet promising invention. In spite of the family's gallant efforts and the sympathy and help of Dr. Mary Leslie (Gina McKee), the end looms nigh. This all-star family classic will be enjoyed over and over. Extra Features: Edith Nesbit: Biography of the Author; The Bastables' England: Historical Background; Thoughts To Be Shared with Family & Friends; Previews of Additional Questar Family Classic Films.Art House & International DVD Video
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