Under the Greenwood Tree
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DVD Cover Information Actor: James Murray, Keeley Hawes, Richard Leaf, Terry Mortimer, Tony Haygarth Director: Nicholas Laughland Brand: Warner Brothers Producer: Douglas Rae Producer: Jeremy Gwilt Producer: Kit Williams Producer: Matthew Arlidge Producer: Robert Bernstein Writer: Ashley Pharoah Writer: Thomas Hardy DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.66:1 Running Time: 93 minutes DVD Release Date: 2006-04-25 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: BBC Warner |
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Movie Reviews of Under the Greenwood Tree
Movie Review: Charming adaptation of the Thomas Hardy classic novel...
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the charming novel by Thomas Hardy during my "classics phase" ten years ago, a phase that has come back in full force not only in rereading the classics, but in watching their film and miniseries adaptations. Under the Greenwood Tree is a lovely film that captures the romantic feel of the novel and the setting of the simple village of Mellstock in Dorset, England. Miss Fancy Day (Keeley Hawes) is a new arrival in Mellstock, where she becomes the new schoolmistress. Her arrival causes dismay among the Deweys, members of the church choir who are replaced by Day and the vicar's new organ. Well, all members of the choir are upset except for the very handsome Dick Dewey (James Murray). He and Miss Day develop feelings for each other, but his humble upbringing makes him less than a desirable suitor. Dick has a lot of competition, for Miss Day has other suitors, like wealthy landowner Mr. Shiner (Steve Pemberton), the only one Mr. Day approves of, and the village vicar Reverend Maybold (Ben Miles). She receives marriage proposals from all three men. Will she do what is expected of her, or will she follow her heart?
This is considered to be Thomas Hardy's more lighthearted novel. I have always enjoyed the aforementioned Victorian love story's simplicity and charm. This BBC adaptation has captured all of the things that made the book endearing. One cannot help but feel envious when the heroine is being wooed by two very hot men. (I know there are three suitors, but Mr. Shiner is quite old and not so very good looking.) The production quality is top-notch, and the simple wardrobe and sets are easy on the eye. Keeley Hawes, who I had seen in BBC's Wives and Daughters, does a wonderful portrayal of the beautiful, innocent and irresistible Fancy Day. She manages to capture Day's torn feelings of duty vs. desire. So many other actresses would have come across as a woe-is-I-beautiful-woman-courted-by-so-many-handsome-men sort, but Hawes handles the role with grace and dignity. I enjoyed Ben Miles as the handsome local vicar. He played the role of himbo Patrick in the former BBC sitcom Coupling. I enjoyed seeing a different side of this actor. And I am very impressed with James Murray. He is gorgeous and oh so charismatic! He is also quite talented and adds such a romantic touch to the characterization that I couldn't picture someone better playing the part of Dick Dewey. I enjoyed this wonderful film. However, it is too short, only 90-something minutes long. That is why I take away a star. Other than that, this is a production like only the BBC could create and it will be kept on my ever-growing DVD shelf to be watched again and again. I recommend this gem.