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Ivanhoe [DVD]

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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Format: PAL, Closed-captioned
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Acorn Media
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Feb 2008
  • Run Time: 306 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0010VEDBA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,717 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

A new BBC adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's best loved novel. It follows the fortunes of a young nobleman who returns from the Crusades to regain his honour, inheritance and the hand of his love. He soon becomes involved in the battle for the throne of England between Prince John and his brother King Richard. The lavish production, first broadcast in January 1997, recorded viewing figures of over 7 million for its first episode.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Behind the scenes, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A TV adaptation faithful to Sir Walter Scott's novel set in 1192 AD about a disinherited knight who is accused of treachery in the Crusades returns to England anonymously, to his home to clear his name and win his lady love. Also King Richard has been a prisoner in an Austrian dungeon but is now returning to an England ruled by Prince John and the Normans. This series aims at realism, to look as close to how it would have been in a very rough and poverty stricken times rather than earlier sanitised versions. People wear layers of often old, sometimes ragged clothing to keep the cold out, are sometimes dirty, and have long shaggy hair and beards. ...Ivanhoe - 2-DVD Set ( Ivanhoe )


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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BBC's Best Drama Series 11 Mar 2008
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I really can't recommend this version of Ivanhoe enough. It's a complex and absorbing tale of political intrigue, betrayal, romance, self-sacrifice and redemption. The cast they gathered together for this production is out-standing (there's many faces you'll recognise) but chief amongst them has to be Ciaran Hinds (of ROME fame) with his portrayal of Sir Brian de Bois Gilbert. This brooding character is absolutely fascinating and his love trist with the Jewess Rebecca is far more interesting than that of the hero Ivanhoe.

The whole series appears to have been filmed in actual castles, churches and manor houses rather than sets and this definitley gives the programme a more authentic feel. The scenery too is spectacular and varies from very British looking woodland, craggy highlands and wind-swept moors.

If I had to pick any faults for Ivanhoe it would be the occasional niggling editing error. For example, during the joust a knight wearing a helmet with enormous horns sprouting out of the top of it gets un-horsed and his helmet clearly goes flying off his head. In the next shot the character is sat on his backside pulling the helmet off that's magically re-appeared back on his head! There's a couple more unfortunate incidents like this but they really don't detract from what is an otherwise brilliant piece of television.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant historical adventure 26 April 2008
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This is cracking stuff, and I can't believe I neglected it when it was on TV. The haircuts bothered me then - but now it's a much-loved DVD which I regularly turn to when I want to escape the dreary present.

It's the story of a moment in time: King Richard dawdles in Palestine; Prince John plots to have the throne; John's barons engage in a mad plot to kidnap the Saxon princess Rowena, and a large cast of characters become caught up in the storm. This really gives you everything: jousting tournaments, swordfighting, Saxon-Norman tensions, romance, intrigue, castles - great stuff.

It's very well cast, and in particular, is absolutely elevated by the presence of the great Ciaran Hinds as the proud, arrogant Norman Knight Templar Brian de Bois Guilbert, whose electrically charged scenes with Susan Lynch's Rebecca form the cornerstone of the whole drama. Hinds' commitment to his part makes this more than an average tv period dramatisation, and he's to be commended - likewise the scriptwriter for turning Scott's decided villain into an anti-hero, amping up the triangle of Ivanhoe, Rebecca and Bois-Guilbert to provide a much more exciting scenario than that in the book (and more suited to modern tastes).

Stephen Waddington does pretty well with a difficult part in Ivanhoe: he gets a raw deal, as his character is mostly in the background, but his conflicted, love-struck Ivanhoe is a warrior first, brave and strong. Elsewhere the cast list shows real quality: Susan Lynch's beautiful and noble Rebecca; Christopher Lee magnificent as the bigot Templar Grand Master Lucas de Beaumanoir; Ronald Pickup's smooth courtier, Fitzurse; Aden Gillet's plain-speaking Robin Hood; James Cosmo's proud Saxon Cedric; the list goes on and on. There's some hamminess but really, who cares? It's great stuff, well shot, gripping and different from the usual 19th century fare. I'd strongly recommend it for all-round entertainment.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 19 Mar 2008
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Knights Templar, Christopher Lee, Ciaran Hinds, Saxons vs Normans, Robin Hood, Maidens is distress, this great little mini series has it all.

BBC doing Historical drama properly.

Highly recommended :o)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well made film
I liked the film although it did not stick too tightly to the detail in Sir Walter Scott's book, particularly the final battle with Reginald Front-de-Boeuf. Read more
Published 1 month ago by roger@bellingham92.freeserve.co.uk
4.0 out of 5 stars Ivanhoe review
After buying this dvd ,Iwas not disappointed I found the acting good and the story quite enthralling, I have always been excited by the knights and the chivalry which grew in those... Read more
Published 2 months ago by david bowen
4.0 out of 5 stars Ivanhoe
This is a quality production with a quality ensemble cast. All the characters, including the villians, have depth. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sonja van den Ende
1.0 out of 5 stars Stark, dark and violent!
I watched the Elizabeth Taylor version when I was a very young girl and for many years after, cherished romantic fantasies of Ivanhoe. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Colleen SA
4.0 out of 5 stars Medievil drama with great characters
This is a great mini series that gives a real flavour of the middle ages. The cast and the production values are good in this reasonably faithfull interpretation of Sir Walter... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Josh
4.0 out of 5 stars Why dont the BBC make Medieval Dramas like this today?
It is a rare production today that almost perfectly combines exhilarating Drama with Historical accuracy and authenticity. This is one such production. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Medieval Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best: buy this and enjoy over 5 hours of quality drama.
A BBC classic from the mid-90s, I think this is the best TV series set in the medieval period. It has good acting, careful direction, and real sets. Read more
Published on 3 April 2011 by Vicky Park
5.0 out of 5 stars An adventurous tale at the time of the Crusades
I bougth this BBc's mini series because I love tales about King Richard, Robin Hood and the Crusades,and,as expected,I loved it. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2010 by Rossella
5.0 out of 5 stars Gentlemen prefer blondes ?
A very good adaptation of the novel by W.Scott (close enough, but not too close....)
I enjoyed to watch Ivanhoe, Rowena, Rebecca, ...., and also, as the bad guy, King John.
Published on 30 July 2010 by Géraldine
5.0 out of 5 stars Much closer to Walter Scott
Having the luxury of a mini-series, the creators of this version seem to have done their homework. The acting is outstanding, and as usual, Christopher Lee is one of the great... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2010 by A. J. Stavsky
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