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Tess Of The D'Urbervilles [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ Justine Waddell
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  • Actors: Justine Waddell, Jason Flemyng, Oliver Milburn, John McEnery, Lesley Dunlop
  • Directors: Ian Sharp
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: ITV DVD
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Feb 2007
  • Run Time: 175 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000L43B4M
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,068 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Tess Of The D'Urbervilles is a television adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel of the same name. Set in the Victorian era, the story revolves around a peasant girl, Tess, who becomes torn between two men. Her predicament and the hypocrisy of the era leads only to tragedy.

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must!, 18 Aug 2007
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Sometimes when you watch films based on classic books you are too busy comparing between the book to fully appreciate the film version. Well this scores full marks on both accounts. It both succeeds in creating an accurate version of the book, and works well as a film in its own right. Whether you have read the book or not. Whether you are a fan of period dramas or not. This is a film you should watch.

It is both beautifully acted and is visually impressive. The photography is detailed and intelligent. The acting is top draw, the characters being portrayed with authenticity which easily involves you in the pathos of the story. As is ever with Hardy, you won't be expecting a typical "happy ending", what you will get however is much, much, more. You will get something that is genuine. Something that you truly moves you, gaining an experience that will stay with you for a long time. Trust me, buy it or rent it today.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding achievment, 27 Mar 2008
A wonderful film, unbelievably well acted and directed.Beautiful shots of the " Wessex" countryside alongside the grim reality of rural squalour, and the unrelentless drudgery of agricultural labour. The smells and the sounds are all there; one is transported and locked into a world as seen by Hardy.Incredibly well done - the highest praise for all the production team.
See the film, enjoy it but be prepared to be emotionally moved. How fickle fate is; what monstrous consequences did the Vicar set rolling with that seemingly innocuous greeting " Sir Jack "
Tears are permitted, and ideed louder than well deserved applause.
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30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - but very sad, 22 April 2007
This film suprised me by how good it is. I will be buying this DVD. I haven't finished the book yet, as I find it very hard going and rented the DVD to help me finish the book. As a film in its own right, this adaptation takes you on a journey of highs and lows with the characters, you can not help but feel for Tess. If you like a happy ending like you find in the Jane Austen books, this is not for you. But it is compulsive viewing, beautifully filmed, the characters are realistic and succeeds in showing exactly what Hardy was saying, how hard life was for normal people. Make sure you have a box of tissues handy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars nice
I'm french so do not be surprise if there is some mistake. I liked Tess of the d'Uberville but I was surprise that the end was not really the same as the book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Allou

5.0 out of 5 stars Has me in tears everytime.
This production encapsulates what Thomas Hardy presents in his novel; the harsh reality of toiling rural wessex, the culture, nature and the hypocracy of victorian society along... Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Goodall

4.0 out of 5 stars Angel is Divine in This!
I think I have been spoilt. Watching the new BBC version of Tess inspired me to watch this ITV version again and in my opinion, it doesn't come close to matching it... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Elizabeth Simmons

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and BitterSweet
A wonderful adaptation of the original novel. The sets are authentic and the characters are well-done. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Laura Knight-Jadczyk

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