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Nicholas And Alexandra [DVD] [1971]

DVD ~ Michael Jayston

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Actors: Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson, Lynne Frederick
Directors: Franklin J. Schaffner
Writers: Edward Bond, James Goldman, Robert K. Massie
Producers: Franklin J. Schaffner, Andrew Donally, Sam Spiegel
Format: PAL, Widescreen
Language English, German, Italian, Spanish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 2 Dec 2002
Run Time: 165 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000071WJ0
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,426 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Perhaps the quintessential example of the intimate epic, Nicholas and Alexandra is the compelling story of Nicholas II (Michael Jayston), the last Czar of Russia, and his wife Alexandra (Janet Suzman). Director Franklin J Schaffner frames the intimate lives of the Imperial Couple against the dramatic backdrop of the Russian Revolution, creating the filmic equivalent of a monumental frieze. Private and public lives intersect when Alexandra, who has clearly read Macbeth, influences Nicholas into several misguided actions while coping with her haemophilic newborn son. Schaffner builds suspense wonderfully as he illuminates the couple's mysterious bond to the mystical Rasputin (Tom Baker) and the events leading to their execution. Nominated for Best Picture, the splendidly lensed Nicholas and Alexandra earned two Oscars for its delicious eye candy (Art Direction, Costume Design). --Kevin Mulhall

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2.35 Wide Screen
English
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5.0 out of 5 stars Royal family genocide movie at its best--, 14 Oct 2005

By	two (Durham-UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nicholas and Alexandra [DVD] [1971] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)

Excellent historical movie Suzman is bril. as the the ill fated Tzarina (is that right?) How the angry mobs were allowed to wipe out one of the most famous Royal families of Europe while us British stood back and let it happen.And yes,we need not have as all the murderous signs were there long enough for us to act--superb film and worth watching 10 times over.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant movie of the downfall of the last Tsar., 2 Oct 2000

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This review is from: Nicholas And Alexandra [VHS] [1971] (VHS Tape)

This movie is absolutely brilliant with some fine acting by Michael Jayston and Janet Suzman as the last Tsar and Tsarina of Imperial Russia. Tom Baker is also very good as the mad monk Rasputin. The editing isn`t very great and sometimes it is quite hard to follow the plot of the movie. Some points of the movie are not very historically accurate but they do try and cram the last 25 years or so of the Tsar`s life into 160 minutes. Altogether a very good movie as an introduction to the lifes of the Romanov`s and the downfall of the Imperial Family.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant movie, but a seriously dodgy DVD - get the video!, 19 May 2006

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I'd just like that this movie is excellent, the acting is perfect, the storyline really compelling, the soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful and the director ought to have won an oscar - the film really evokes a feeling of 'Mother Russia', and it brings out the full drama and turbulence of the Russian Revolution. It's such a unique, beautiful film - many of the scenes will stay with you long after you have seen the film and it's one of my favourites.

The problem is not the movie, it's this DVD. Am I right in thinking this DVD used different takes than the original film? It seemed to use takes which weren't as top-notch as the original movie, it incorporated some 'extra scenes' of err... circumspect quality (there was a good reason they were left out!) into the main feature, and as a whole, the film looked sloppy and messy with bad editing - it just didn't go together like the original film.

To add to this, the sound on this DVD is really bad, it was either extremely loud or extremely quiet, and I kept having to mess about with the volume every 2 seconds.

All in all, this is a really good film and it's just a shame that the DVD doesn't do full justice to it. If you want to see 'Nicholas and Alexandra' in it's original form (the way it's meant to be!) get the video. Only watch this if you absolutely MUST see the extra scenes (which are fairly pointless).

And there were no extras in this either...how cheap is that!

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4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic service
Nicholas And Alexandra [DVD] [1971]A brilliant film. The service was really quick and excellent value for money. We were very pleased.

Published 7 months ago by Melly plops

4.0 out of 5 stars True British Acting talent at its very best
Watched this film one Sunday afternoon and I didn't want it to end, a tragic tale of the last Tsar of Russia, told in true British style. Read more

Published 7 months ago by C. L. Greenway

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice movie but...
This is a nice movie. I saw it as a child and it was no edited in France. I bought it here on amazon. It is written that the movie is subtitled in french. Read more

Published 21 months ago by carlitophage

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and very well acted
This is an excellent depiction of the last years of the Romanov empire. The characters have been played by superb actors - particularly Tom Baker who makes an eerie resemblance to... Read more

Published on 19 Jan 2007 by Diane Burke

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Costume Drama!
The story of Nicholas II and Alexandra, his tsarina have long fascinated the western world. This film is a pleasure to watch despite some historical inaccuracies. Read more

Published on 4 Jun 2002

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