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A four-part BBC mini series based on the novel by Michel Faber, The Crimson Petal and the White is set in Victorian London. At the heart of it is Sugar, a young prostitute on the lookout for a better life. Her path crosses with that of William Rackham, a businessman with no small measure of success, and events soon begin to spiral out of control. Sugar might just have a way out.
Inevitably, the screen adaptation diverges from the exact plot of the book, but the quality of the screenwriting here is genuinely excellent. Added to that, the production values stretch the budget far beyond the norm.
It’s a captivating drama. Spread across four episodes, The Crimson Petal and the White feels like a labour of love for those involved, not least the terrific cast. Headlining here are Romola Garai, brilliant as Sugar, and The I.T. Crowd’s Chris O’Dowd. In supporting roles, you’ll easily spot Richard E. Grant and Gillian Anderson, too.
Overall, it’s a fine piece of work. The story is interesting, the adaptation is strong, and the execution of it very good indeed. And best of all, it shines a light on a terrific piece of literature, that deserves a wider audience. Both the book and TV series are both worth a purchase. --Jon Foster
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: If you dare enter this world, you had better tread carefully. Such is the advice of Sugar, the heroine of the hit BBC2 sexually charged thriller, The Crimson Petal and The White. A compelling Victorian tale of revenge, The Crimson Petal & The White tells the story of Sugar, an alluring and intelligent young prostitute. Sugar longs for a better life and when she secures the patronage of successful businessman William Rackham, she begins to hatch a scheme that will free her from her life in the slums. However, as their worlds become more entwined, Sugar's plans set in motion a series of events that will change both their lives forever. It is an engrossing drama with a twist that viewers will want to watch again and again. ...The Crimson Petal & the White - Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( The Crimson Petal and the White )
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic production and I very much enjoyed watching it, my only quip is that I feel it could have easily been made into a longer series as so much detail from the wonderful book by Michel Faber is completely left out or left unexplained. If you haven't read the book, then you will enthralled with this. If you have read the book you may be slightly disappointed at the lack of some details - but that always the way isn't it! Still very much worth watching - a great job. Do read the book though!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD is a must for all period drama fans. It was brilliantly made and the acting was superb. I started to read the book but got quickly bored with it switching from one character to the next. The DVD was much much better. I always read the customer reviews and base what I buy on them. I can honestly say no one will be disappointed in this excellent production.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very good DVD and well acted but it just isn't 5 star. I couldn't watch it again as it is quite lengthy and it didn't grip me. I had read the book which is a long one and although it left me not sure about it, I decided to risk the DVD. Lovely period features throughout and the scenery is superb and very 'Dickensian style London' it is worth watching just for that alone.
If the ending had been stronger I would have given 4 stars.
If the ending had been stronger I would have given 4 stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
what a shame
Well acted and directed, a very intriguing, unconventional (if brutal) story, an extremely touching heroine. There is a lot to said for this Series. Read more
Published 3 days ago by S. Ramsey-Hardy
voyeur's delight
If this film is about Victorian prostitution then 'War and Peace' is about Russia. If the dvd is anything to go by the 984-page novel should have been a short story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Good book
In PAL format
I ordered this DVD of one of my favorite books forgetting that it was in British PAL format and wouldn't play on an American NTSC DVD player. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Manning
Worth watching. Very good.
Product arrived very soon after puchase. Fantastic quality. A great buy. Great to watch as well. With bonus scenes being quite interesting.
Published 1 month ago by monteith100
WOW! Period drama like I'd never seen before
Any respectable fans of period drama should check out The Crimson Petal & The White - it delivers on every front. A truly original production. Read more
Published 4 months ago by tvfan
Great, if you need something truly depressing
I am definitely not among those who think this seedy and depressing little tragedy is the bee's knees. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Scraboman
Must watch period drama
Really much better then I expected. Sugar encompassed both the vulnerability and strenght of a woman, but tastefully. A wonderful mix of great acting and period costumes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sanya C Gain
Outstanding
The Crimson Petal and the White is an outstanding slice of TV, based on the best selling novel
The best thing on British TV in 2011, highly recommended - gripping storyline,... Read more
The best thing on British TV in 2011, highly recommended - gripping storyline,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by HGibson
zero
If there was a zero I'd give it a zero. Don't hang on through the relentless degradation just to see the ending- there isn't one.
Published 5 months ago by TwirlySue
The Crimson Petal and the White
Absolutely stunning DVD adaptation of this well known book. Costumes and photography was excellent. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gill
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