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Tess

Natassa Kinski , Peter Firth , Roman Polanski    DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Natassa Kinski, Peter Firth
  • Directors: Roman Polanski
  • Producers: Claude Berri, Timothy Burrill
  • Format: Full length, Import, Subtitled, Dolby, Full Screen, Colour, NTSC
  • Subtitles: English, Korean
  • Region: All Regions
  • Studio: Premier
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0077BFTGK
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 290,514 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sumptuous, exquisite and achingly beautiful 16 July 2008
By William Cohen VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
I first saw this film at Easter 1987, I was studying the novel for 'A' level. Over twenty years later, I can see so much more in it. First the strength and pain of Tess, and what a sublime literary heroine she is. At 18 you don't realise how tough and painful life can be, but by middle-age you can appreciate how betrayals and disappointments come about. Tess faces some terrible blows.

Nastassja Kinski is one of the most beautiful creatures you've ever seen on film, and the costumes in this film are out of this world. After watching this the first time, I proposed a debate in school, "This House believes that Nastassja Kinski should become Head of Modern Languages." As part of my case I got the video and showed the strawberry scene, which has to be one of the most erotic in cinema.

The film lasts for three hours, and I watched it over three sessions. It brought back that profoundly sad English vision of the world so particular to Thomas Hardy. Polanski adds his own creepiness in parts and he evokes village life in flux. I'm usually bored by costume-drama adaptations, but this film has utterly beguiled me this week.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally replaced my antiquated video!!!! 26 Jan 2006
Format:DVD
I've bought it on DVD at long last! Brilliant quality etc! A real treat!

I originally watched it on video when my mum studied for her degree years ago. Then years later when I studied for mine I then bought it.

It is such an atmospheric, emotional film. I loved it, but how I've cried at the end of it! The injustice!

At university, it was always Alec D'Urberville, the villain! Quite frankly, I think that Angel Clare was worse! Mr Pious, who claimed to love her, yet is unhappy because she's "impure." Get your priorities right man! This is probably easy for me to say with a 21st century perspective rather than a nineteenth one! At least Alec seems to want to make up for his awful behaviour. Angel Clare? A waste of space!

A very heart wrenching film, and controversial like the book? Was Tess's beauty really the cause of her downfall? Alec D'Urberville? Tess's father for forcing the alliance with the rich family who turned out not to be genuine descendants of the D'Urbervilles anyway? Watch the film and make up your own mind!

This book, and film created great debates at uni and at school (A level). The seduction scene is vague, but it also is in the book? Was this coincidence or a definite ploy by Thomas Hardy? This story really gets you thinking!

The photography is beautiful in the film, with contrasting colours and moods used to depict the relevant scenes in the novel. Light, sunny scenes alongside dark scenes are very symbolic.

The acting is brilliant, and Angel Clare annoying! A highly recommended film which sticks exactly to the plot in the Thomas Hardy novel. Fantastic and flawless!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Haunting! 11 Nov 2008
By Lizzi S
Format:DVD
When this film first came out I watched it, having been a fan of the book. It's been many years now, and I decided to buy it on DVD as I was inspired by the new BBC version.

Polanski has shot a truly beautiful version of Tess of The D'Urbervilles. Nastassia Kinski is stunning and so innocent as Tess. Angel is played by a very young Peter Firth (Harry in Spooks), and both portrayals are sensitive and believeable. The way it is shot shows Polanski's talent for cinematography and some scenes just take your breath away.

I do feel this film suffers because of it's length. The end comes too quickly and seems to be rushed. There's no doubt that this film is beautiful and haunting, but it is not emotional enough to make me cry.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY SUPERB
THIS BOOK HAS BEEN FILMED MANY TIMES ; THIS ONE IS PROBABLY THE BEST... VERY VERY MOVING AND WONDERFULLY DIRECTED
Published 15 days ago by Dr A K Banerjee
4.0 out of 5 stars Tess review
Very pleased to receive this Blu ray in the post. Quality is good, but not fantastic. The BFI have done a good job, but it is missing the original play in (overture) and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Desmond Bradley
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
This review is of the recent bluray version. The cinematography is opulent and beautiful. The text has been adapted faithfully and all the major moments are captured.
However. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Zane Zorro
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite film
I fell in love with this film the first time I saw this at the Empire Leicester Square in 1981. Whilst the Dorset accent of Nastassia is a bit doubtful everything about this film... Read more
Published 2 months ago by christopher m taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as I remembered it
I'd been searching for this on DVD for some time. I remember being captivated by this film when it first came out. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Noted
2.0 out of 5 stars Never really catches fire
This is frankly a bit disappointing. Although reasonably faithful to the book (in as much as you can fit it all into a couple of hours), it never really involves you. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Terrahurtz
5.0 out of 5 stars Tess - Thomas Hardy
I have always been a huge Thomas Hardy fan - Tess is my favourite book. This adaption is the best as far as I'm concerned. Read more
Published 5 months ago by H. Thorburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Tale and Movie
Beautifully shot and fimled, keeping closly to the original book. I saw this film when it came out and recently had a yearning to see it again. It was not disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nic
5.0 out of 5 stars Already available in Spain
This film is already available on Blu-Ray from Spain, and will be released in France on December 5th. I note you have the running time as 180 minutes rather than 161 minutes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Beech
5.0 out of 5 stars Tess DVD
What a marvelleous film, I originally had this film on VHS tape but are now unable to watch it. I do enjoy the extras particularly when they explain the filming and locations used. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sue
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