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A passionate, sensual and very modern version of Thomas Hardy's infamous novel, combining young, upcoming acting talent with recognisable and much-loved faces. When the beautiful and innocent Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting the manipulative Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent... Whilst unstintingly gorgeous and romantic, this new adaptation is an intense, moving and provocative depiction of the tragically beautiful story.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I read this book when I was a teenager and found Hardy's style of writing hard going; but it painted a vivid picture of the extremes of the rich and the poor, the depths of emotional despair and the cruel twist of fate. At each crossroad Tess seems to take the wrong path and we are left to ask "what if?".
Having watched and loved the Polanski film, I was expecting alot of the BBC. I wasn't disappointed. Atherton's beauty and touching portrayal of Tess took my breath away. If you don't connect with Tess from the beginning, it is harder to sympathise with her every time she takes a wrong turn, and Atherton captured me from the first scene.
Everything about this adaptation is beautiful ... the cinematography, the casting and the acting.
I was worried from the outset that I wouldnt cry at the end, that somehow this wonderful portrayal would let me down at the crucial climax. Instead I was left sobbing like a baby for about half an hour after the credits rolled and I knew I'd watched something truly special.
Having watched and loved the Polanski film, I was expecting alot of the BBC. I wasn't disappointed. Atherton's beauty and touching portrayal of Tess took my breath away. If you don't connect with Tess from the beginning, it is harder to sympathise with her every time she takes a wrong turn, and Atherton captured me from the first scene.
Everything about this adaptation is beautiful ... the cinematography, the casting and the acting.
I was worried from the outset that I wouldnt cry at the end, that somehow this wonderful portrayal would let me down at the crucial climax. Instead I was left sobbing like a baby for about half an hour after the credits rolled and I knew I'd watched something truly special.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have to admit I was expecting to hate this because I'm a big fan of the Justine Waddell version, but Gemma Arterton made the role her own. My only complaint would be that Angel and Tess lacked the chemistry that I loved so much in the other version. But overall a wonderful adaptation.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had watched three of the four episodes on the BBC, and with each one I was sucked right in and identified with Tess's plight. There are so many contrasting themes to be enthralled by - countryside, rural, pagan versus town, society, and church; honest, well-managed work and nideous worker exploitation; lust and love; pride and folly; betrayal and devotion to name a few.
Top that mix with wonderful casting and delicious costumes. I finally tracked down this dvd which contains two discs with two episodes on each, and got to watch the last episode. Oh boy, I won't spoil it for you. The camera work is terrific - pulling out of close up to a wide shot to emphasise a point was a masterstroke - making the watcher feel helpless. Well done the Beeb.
Top that mix with wonderful casting and delicious costumes. I finally tracked down this dvd which contains two discs with two episodes on each, and got to watch the last episode. Oh boy, I won't spoil it for you. The camera work is terrific - pulling out of close up to a wide shot to emphasise a point was a masterstroke - making the watcher feel helpless. Well done the Beeb.
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Very good quality product
Excellent product- arrived on time & exactly as described! Really enjoyed watching the film- will keep this DVD for a long time- so pleased with this purchase!
Published 2 months ago by Olivia
Tess of the sleepy times.
I wouldn't bother unless out of options. Quite slow, boring, and crappy ending. Sorry but not a fan much better period pieces out there.
Published 6 months ago by noleyj
Tess of the Durbervilles
Great English production - well acted and produced - tragic and moving love story -very enjoyable watch - highly recamended
Published 6 months ago by angelajburton2347
Not as good as I hoped
I had high expectations for this adaptation but was abit disappointed. Might have enjoyed it if I hadn't watched the version with Justin Waddell as Tess. Read more
Published 7 months ago by LW85
Excellent
Such a wonderful and heartfelt tale and so beautifully acted. A great gift for a friend. A great idea for a Christmas present for Mum or Sister.
Published 7 months ago by Ellewoods
Gemma Arterton is stunning
This is how I first discovered Gemma Arterton. Being an avid lover of period dramas and adaptations I was instantly drawn to this and hooked when it was shown on BBC. Read more
Published 9 months ago by XxxBeexxX
Wonderful
I have to admit I watched this before reading the book, but I found it wonderful. Hauntingly beautiful. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Leap
Excellent adaptation of a classic - beware spoilers
I have read reviews about Tess being gloomy and depressing which is not an unfair comment given that the adaptation is based on Hardy's tragic novel. Read more
Published 11 months ago by O Durham
I loved this - it stayed with me for weeks
I love this adaptation. It is very moving, brilliantly filmed and acted and having never read or seen Tess of the D'Urbervilles before, I wasn't sure what to expect, but blimey, I... Read more
Published 14 months ago by FLB
BBC got this one wrong, sadly.
I am very keen on period films and have loved them all. I almost cant believe that I can only award 2 stars to this production where I normally always give 5 stars. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Volvi
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