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DVD ~ Richard Coyle
3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Richard Coyle, Amelia Warner, Aidan Gillen, Martin Clunes, Barbara Flynn
  • Directors: Mike Barker
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Mar 2006
  • Run Time: 150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000EGCD5K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,041 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In yet another film adaptation of R.D. Blackmore's swashbuckling romance, this excellent and lavish BBC production of 'Lorna Doone' brings the classic tale of revenge and family warfare to life with a sterling cast. Filmed in Wales, the epic family saga begins in 1675, during a turbulent time in history when insurgence against the Catholic King James II, of England and Scotland, runs rampant. The fierce Doone clan has galloped into a farming village, murdering the village's protector, the father of young John Ridd. Determined to avenge his father's death, the teenager goes into the Doone Valley where he meets the independent but vulnerable Lorna Doone - ward of the clan leader, Ensor Doone - who was kidnapped as a child. Meeting again years later, the two fall in love. Ridd is steadfast in nobility of spirit, but Lorna has been unwillingly engaged to her cousin, Ensor's evil, and sadistic heir, Carver. Carver displays a kind of sad obsession for Lorna, but at the end of the day he is as murderous as they come. As their love grows, Ridd finds a new reason to pursue his campaign against the villains that have long dominated his world, and protecting Lorna becomes equal to revenge. Lorna, however, may not be quite what she seems.

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78 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality adaptation from the BBC, 26 April 2006
By S. Morris (Rural Cheshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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Adapting as good a novel as this is never easy but the BBC did very well.
Richard Coyle, in a serious role for a change, plays John Ridd exceptionally well despite the fact that John Ridd is supposed to be a giant of a man!
Amelia Warner is also excellently cast as the "English Rose" heroine Lorna.
Those unfamiliar with the story will dare not pause the DVD until the very end, due to the gripping storyline.
Those, like myself, whom are lifelong fans of R D Blackmore will remain impressed throughout with the high quality of acting, locations and camera work. The musical score also works well.
Thoroughly recommended for viewers of all ages and particularly those who might find the book a bit long.
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, 8 April 2006
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This is a wonderful adaptation of the classic work as we have come to expect from the BBC adaptations. Richard Coyle is excellent as John Ridd, romantic and fierce and Amelia Warner is a beautiful, sweet Lorna. However, the star of the piece without question is Aidan Gillen, a fabulous and totally underrated Irish actor, who is a perfectly frightening Carver Doone. Also, it is interesting to see James Mc Evoy in one of his earliest roles as he is now established as one of Britain's rising stars.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great BBC Production, 5 Jun 2007
By vessie@oz (Australia) - See all my reviews
This Production is fantastic. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoy productons that have a backbone story line and can get involved in the story.
The DVD quality is very good. You will not be disappointed with this well made BBC Production.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor by BBC standards
Not what I've come to expect from a BBC production. This is no Andrew Davis adaptation, there's just no depth to any of the characters. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Poppet

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best!
This could have been a great piece of viewing - but no. The lead man who plays John Ridd was so disappointing, completely unattractive, a bit wet, way too sheepish and his Shirley... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ehlovere

2.0 out of 5 stars too masculine
i'm a real girly costume drama lover. i was disappointed by lorna doone, because it was too masculine for me. it was more of a braveheart than a mill on the floss. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Crm Hamelinck

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Tale - Brilliant Cast!
The story of Lorna Doone - of love between a man and woman on opposite sides of warring factions - has been filmed many times but this BBC adaptation has an eye-watering cast of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Scots Lass

2.0 out of 5 stars Predictable Hollywood-style fare, with good production values
If you enjoy, say, Last of the Mohicans or Braveheart then this may be for you. On the other hand, if you prefer character development, authenticity of acting to the period, and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nazim Bharmal

5.0 out of 5 stars Swash-buckling stuff!
I'm an unabashed period drama lover, but the BBC's adaptation of Lorna Doone is by far, my favourite. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. S. C. Bidwell

1.0 out of 5 stars One of the poorest adaptations of anything I've seen in a long time.
I couldn't watch it beyond the first episode. Amelia Warner was beautiful, but the performance was really lacklustre. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Boo Radley

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but not great.
I have never read the book so I can't comment on how closly it follows it, instead, I watched the movie for itself. Read more
Published 16 months ago by N. T. Diep

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I watched this one or two times as my parents taped it off the TV..and I really love it. I think all the actors are brilliant in their roles, the scenery, the music, it really... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Laura

2.0 out of 5 stars 'English Rose'?
As a relative newcomer in this country, I knew the name 'Lorna Doone' but did not know the story. So the film was rented in order to educate myself about English 19th century... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by Olga A. Baird

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