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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
A classic from the days when TV adaptations of great novels were not skimped because of tight-fisted accountants setting the budgets.Excellent value in this edition,and although I did not manage to turn off the foreign language subtitles,this did not affect our enjoyment of the production.Well done Amazon in offering this alternative to the doubly expensive version for sale in the UK.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
What is so wonderful about this version of War and Peace is that it is the only one that gives the characters time to talk to each other. So much of War and Peace is talk--but what wonderful talk, and against such beautiful backgrounds. The characters are beautifully developed, and it is as faithful to both the plot and the spirit of the novel as it is possible for a film adaptation to be.
It is a bit dated--the hokey special effects during Pierre's initiation to the Freemasons are a bit cringe-making. And Morag Hood is a bit annoying as the young Natasha, although, to give her credit, she grows into the role and does an admirable job as the older Natasha. Anthony Hopkins is a terrific Pierre, but my absolute favourite is Alan Dobie as Andrei. I've always carried a torch for Andrei, and Dobie's serious, handsome face and his beautifully modulated voice make him the best of all possible Andreis.
It is a bit dated--the hokey special effects during Pierre's initiation to the Freemasons are a bit cringe-making. And Morag Hood is a bit annoying as the young Natasha, although, to give her credit, she grows into the role and does an admirable job as the older Natasha. Anthony Hopkins is a terrific Pierre, but my absolute favourite is Alan Dobie as Andrei. I've always carried a torch for Andrei, and Dobie's serious, handsome face and his beautifully modulated voice make him the best of all possible Andreis.
57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
This is a Dutch edition of the BBC TV adaptation from 1972, with the young Anthony Hopkins in the role of Pierre. I imagine the transfer is the same as the UK BBC release - it certainly looks exactly like other BBC DVDs of 70s television, Doctor Who and I, Claudius among them. In other words, the picture is okay (and 4:3) and the sound is mono. I'd say get this edition rather than the actual BBC issue because it's less than half the price! The back of the box is in Dutch, but it's not a big deal. The subtitles can be turned off.
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War & Peace DVD
Although the BBC production is very good, the Dutch subtitles were a nuisance and I couldn't find a way to turn them off. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JayKay
Tolstoys finest
Brilliant production, with dated production values, some big scenes missing but understandable give the size of the novel,I reccomend it for its script which closely follows the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by lenny barratt
Subtitles
I bought this for a friend and was very pleased with the prompt arrival of the DVD. Sadly, although I read in the reviews that you were able to turn the subtitles off, I have not... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Felix Dogon
bad review for DVD with Durch subtitles
I am furious: how can a seller think that an Italian buyer would like an english BBC series with dutch subtitles? Why english subtitles have been cancelled? Read more
Published 17 months ago by Oderda Giuseppina
Superb
I saw this years ago when it first came out and could never understand why it hasn't been repeated. There are some poor reviews for this series but my wife and I sat transfixed... Read more
Published on 28 May 2010 by C Discerning
excellent
the sole criticism i have is that it is impossible to turn off the dutch subtitles
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by melissa wolf
excellent value
Excellent value provided you know that you can change the language and remove the sub titles via your remote button. I used the " display" button on my Sony.
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by Mr. James A. Chapman
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