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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved the 39 Steps with Robert Donat -- and hoped this wouldn't ruin my memories. Because Rupert Penry-Jones was starring, I gave it a try and was NOT disappointed. Film makers kept it true to history and all actors were well cast! So, I accept the 2008 version in place of the 20th century version. 'Kings' to living in the 21st century with top film makers!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I really wanted to buy this DVD, having seen it on the TV. A stylish and fast paced version of Buchan's classic. Rupert Penry-Jones makes an intersting and dynamic Richard Hannay and he sparks well with Lydia Leonard who is excellent in the part on Victoria Sinclair. If you like period drama with a little bit of romance and plenty of action this is the one for you.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I like The 39 Steps, I like Rupert Penry-Jones, I like BBC costume drama, but I don't like this.
Why adapt something if you want to write a new story? I don't mind the various adaptations that have come before (all of which tell a different story), but I can't watch this. It's the main female character. She's usually strong and helpful. In this she is too in your face and irritating. Well done BBC. Trying to make the female character stronger has resulted in making her almost unwatchable.
Watch Hitchcock's version for fun, or Kenneth More's for the 50's feel. Even watch the 70's Robert Powell version. It's not so easy on the eye, but it's better than this.
Why adapt something if you want to write a new story? I don't mind the various adaptations that have come before (all of which tell a different story), but I can't watch this. It's the main female character. She's usually strong and helpful. In this she is too in your face and irritating. Well done BBC. Trying to make the female character stronger has resulted in making her almost unwatchable.
Watch Hitchcock's version for fun, or Kenneth More's for the 50's feel. Even watch the 70's Robert Powell version. It's not so easy on the eye, but it's better than this.
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