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The Woodlanders [DVD] [1997] [1998]

Emily Woof (Actor), Rufus Sewell (Actor), Phil Agland (Director) | Rated: Universal, suitable for all | Format: DVD
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell, Cal Macaninch, Tony Haygarth, Jodhi May
  • Directors: Phil Agland
  • Writers: David Rudkin, Thomas Hardy
  • Producers: Phil Agland, Barney Reisz
  • Format: PAL, Colour, Anamorphic, HiFi Sound
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Pathe
  • DVD Release Date: 30 Jun 2003
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009KOYS
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 48,360 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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From childhood, Giles Winterbourne (Rufus Sewell) and Grace Melbury (Emily Woof) have been destined to marry. But when Grace, the daughter of a wealthy timber-merchant, is socially elevated after leaving boarding school, she breaks their engagement off. Giles continues to pine for Grace, now enamoured of handsome doctor Eldred Fitzpiers, oblivious to the fact that his soul-mate Marty South adores him.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lush and picturesque adaptation. 5 Sep 2008
By FAMOUS NAME VINE™ VOICE
Format:VHS Tape
Based on the famous novel by Thomas Hardy, this is a beautiful and lush production of 'The Woodlanders'.

This has so far been the only novel I have read by Hardy many years ago, and it left a lasting impression. Much about 'unrequited' love and strong passions; Grace Melbury gets the handsome , but unfaithful Doctor instead of her childhood sweetheart of lowly class due to her father's misplaced judgement at bettering his daughter.

Though some of the acting is a little 'wooden', this is a lovely adaptation, and though sad, I do recall the book being even more 'melancholic' - particularly towards the end.

Stars Rufus Sewell and Tony Haygarth.
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42 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hardy's Woodlanders 14 Dec 2002
By Jiminy
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
I suppose if you think Hardy is depressing or slow as a novelist, you are going to think screen adaptations of his novels are the same. The Woodlanders as a novel is limited in scope, as all of Hardy is, concentrating on a narrow group of people interacting and misunderstanding each other, and above all being unaware of opportunity. That the film of Woodlanders here takes place in an almost pre-raphaelite blaze of autumnal colour is an almost ironic comment of the restraint of Giles Winterborne. His is a world under invasion by the outside, of Grace's new ideas as she returns to her home after education; Hardy's own world, in Dorset, was similarly being dragged into a new century by the arrival of the railway and of communication. Communication upsets any staus quo, however deeply rooted it may be, and it is the dual effect of loss and gain, simultaneously, through social change, that Hardy comments on here .
The film is gorgeous to watch, wonderfully acted and with an evocative musical score; but if it's too slow for you, then go watch The Simpsons. Hardy's art is one of gradual, organic growth, and it is to Agland's credit that this adaptation is faithful to the principle. Take the time, and let it flow over you; don't bother watching the clock.
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31 of 38 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good and not so good 20 Sep 2003
By Tamsin Kennard
Format:DVD
The first thing I thought when I watched this film was that it could be a lot better. It's faults are mainly due to the structure: Fairly slow beggining, sometimes dragging and irrelevant scenes, an awfully frantic last couple of minutes and then an ending so sudden I sat there for a while wondering if they'd made a mistake! Despite that, I did find it an interest to watch, and very useful in telling the story as I bought it to help with my EngLit coursework (the book is quite heavy going!) and the film does stick fairly strictly to the book.
The actors show genuine talent and experience (Emily Woof really shining as a classical character rather than many of her more contempary roles, and the lesser known Cal MacAninch from BBC show "Rockface" does a great job of playing sly and selfish Edred) but the script they have to work with is not as great as could be created from such an amazing novel. However, there are some truly beautiful scenes (eg. first kiss between Edred and Grace), the soundtrack is very passionate and there are great landscape shots so the film is worth a look if your interested.
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