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This box set includes; The Pickwick Papers / Oliver Twist / A Christmas Carol / Martin Chuzzlewit / David Copperfield / Tale Of Two Cities / Great Expectations / Our Mutual Friend
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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
By Gunnar Adell
Format:DVD
For Christmas (not especially for Dickens's Carol, I purchased this big (in every aspect) box of classical British literature, now transformed into film. Each and every one has its special charm and the viewer can choose ackording to today's form. As a non-british watcher I would say that no other nation has the ability to put into film what its greatest authors have written as books. As an extra bonus for the young generation, this could easily be a natural way from watching to reading. As a reasonably educated person I find myself immersed in the lovely sea of British acting. Every smile, grumpy comment or terse word brings to life the unending world of the great literature and its possibilies in the form of film. I can highly recommend this collection to every english-speaking person who will feel good to relive some of the great works of Dickens again. Perhaps it will lead you to the book-shelf too?
Gunnar Adell, former dep. director of public prosecution, Sweden
Gunnar Adell, former dep. director of public prosecution, Sweden
170 of 176 people found the following review helpful
By Nicholas Casley
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This collection features eight complete editions of various Dickens interpretations from the BBC stable, from 1977's "Christmas Carol" through to 1999's "David Copperfield". The total mileage is 1977 minutes, not including various extras. Divide that by the price offered and, however much the price is, it'll still be a bargain.
There are some big stars here, and some who should be or should have been: there are some fine performances in some of the smallest of parts. With eight different directors, the production is uneven, and some series suffered from smaller budgets than others, but there is not a duff series among them. If I had to choose a worst, then "David Copperfield" over-eggs an already mawkish pie (and is top-heavy in big names). The best? Well, "Great Expectations" has a wonderful atmosphere, especially out on the marshes. But top of the tree for me is "Martin Chuzzlewit" with fantastic humour in every nuance.
There are some big stars here, and some who should be or should have been: there are some fine performances in some of the smallest of parts. With eight different directors, the production is uneven, and some series suffered from smaller budgets than others, but there is not a duff series among them. If I had to choose a worst, then "David Copperfield" over-eggs an already mawkish pie (and is top-heavy in big names). The best? Well, "Great Expectations" has a wonderful atmosphere, especially out on the marshes. But top of the tree for me is "Martin Chuzzlewit" with fantastic humour in every nuance.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Leseratz
Format:DVD
I bought that collection for myself. And I was positively surprised when I opened the package. The collection looks like an old book with a lock, including a keyhole picture. Actually it is a magnetic lock and even form the top or side it looks like a book. It is a real show-off, a collector's dream. The DVDs can be browsed like book pages. The DVD on top, the content discription on the back side.
So far I have only seen "A Christmas Carol", my all time favourite story. It is the shortest movie I have seen so far (not counting cartoons). It is a nice mix of stage and movie and the only tiny draw back is Sir Michael Murray Hordern as Scrooge. Not as an actor, mind you. But he looks so friendly, even when he plays Scrooge as a miser. It reminds me of a friendly grandpa or uncle who pretends to be angry. Anyway this collection will be my highlight of DVD collections.
So far I have only seen "A Christmas Carol", my all time favourite story. It is the shortest movie I have seen so far (not counting cartoons). It is a nice mix of stage and movie and the only tiny draw back is Sir Michael Murray Hordern as Scrooge. Not as an actor, mind you. But he looks so friendly, even when he plays Scrooge as a miser. It reminds me of a friendly grandpa or uncle who pretends to be angry. Anyway this collection will be my highlight of DVD collections.
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Mostly good adaptations
Mostly, these are good productions, although some of the earlier parts of the collection now seem a bit dated. Read more
Published 5 days ago by JamesC
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Good value for money
We haven't watched these yet but we are really pleased with the price, looking forward to watching some great actors.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. J. Knight
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A splendid collection!
Excellent- hours of entertainment of very high artistic quality! Moreover, they have inspired me to reread these splendid novels again after many years, and will be invaluable in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Janet Lewis
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Having seen David Copperfield at a friend's, I became hooked on Dickens stories. This a a good collection, very entertaining on a cold winter's evening!
Published 2 months ago by runnerbean
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Dickens collection
Watched two of the series so far and found them highly entertaining. They were two of the older BBC series and did come over as a bit dated compared to more recent productions. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. M. Davies
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Brilliant
The BBC does absolutely wonderful productions of Dickens. Every one of the collection brings out the wonder of the characters, the scenery, and the situations in detail. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ian C. Layzell
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Nice collection
Actually bought this for me ma as a present, but she said that the few she's watched thus far are all good quality productions with an agreeable level of loyalty to the novels.
Published 4 months ago by AP
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Dickens in all his glory
Virtually all of the productions, apart from Tale of Two Cities, stand the test of time. Absolutely excellent viewing from Britain's greatest writer. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. E. Heath
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Classics personified!
I would recommend this product to just about everyone, and especially children as it is a wonderful way to get them interested in the classics. Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. Stringer
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A joy for rainy days and winter nights
I recently purchased this box set as a gift, but I originally bought it a few years ago as a Christmas present for my husband. Read more
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