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A DVD release for Nicholas Laughland's TV adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel. Set in a rustic English village in the middle of the 19th century, Under The Greenwood Tree tells the story of a poor young man who falls for a middle-class schoolteacher and chronicles his attempts to win her over.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This really tasteful adptation was full of all thats good about Period Drama, or any entertainment come to that. A good and amusing storyline. A cast of well selected actors and actresses. A well presented setting. A well rounded family entertainment.
94 of 103 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based loosely on the Thomas Hardy novel of the same name, those who liked the book may not appreciate this version as it bears little resemblance to the original. However ladies of a certain age and over will love the atmospheric scenes and gentle humour.
The plot follows a year in the life of Fancy Day, the beautiful new schoolteacher who arrives in the village amidst much speculation. Which of her 3 suitors will she eventually marry, the rich self-made man, the educated parson or the poor but drop dead gorgeous local lad?
Set just before the industrial revolution, against the background of the changing seasons, just right for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
The plot follows a year in the life of Fancy Day, the beautiful new schoolteacher who arrives in the village amidst much speculation. Which of her 3 suitors will she eventually marry, the rich self-made man, the educated parson or the poor but drop dead gorgeous local lad?
Set just before the industrial revolution, against the background of the changing seasons, just right for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
45 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having thoroughly enjoyed the ITV production, I was inspired again to read Hardy's book.What struck me in the book, was Hardy's light humour and optimism notwithstanding the impending major changes about to hit rural England with the onset of the industrial revolution.
Comparing the TV production/ book one is struck in the book by Fancy's greater vulnerability. Indeed, she is much younger and more coquettish than her TV counterpart with a keener interest in her appearance to the opposite sex, even after her engagement to Dick. In addition, her dilemma in marrying below her intellectual status caused her far greater consternation, evidenced by her immediate and rash acceptance of Maybold's hand in marriage notwithstanding her hard fought and love based engagement to Dick.
Comparing the TV production/ book one is struck in the book by Fancy's greater vulnerability. Indeed, she is much younger and more coquettish than her TV counterpart with a keener interest in her appearance to the opposite sex, even after her engagement to Dick. In addition, her dilemma in marrying below her intellectual status caused her far greater consternation, evidenced by her immediate and rash acceptance of Maybold's hand in marriage notwithstanding her hard fought and love based engagement to Dick.
Hardy also infuses a greater optimism for Dick's future. Not only had his parents saved to provide him with a better education than his siblings, but by the end of the book he had already set up and commenced managing a branch of the family business elsewhere. With help from Fancy's father (much better off than his counterpart in the TV production) Fancy and Dick were not destined to share their first marital home with Dick's family, but immediately after the wedding moved into their own home outside the village.The future looked much more assured.
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Devonshire lass
Normally love period drama, but not this one..... something was lacking.... no spark between main characters either, so their relationship and so called passion was unbelievable,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Devonshire lass.
A nice production of a Hardy novel.
Item as described and arrived on time. A wonderful story, but as usual with film versions, so much left out compared to the book. However, a good production.
Published 3 months ago by Annabel
Surprisingly good
I must admit that I've not read the book, so the crew of authenticates out there will likely think my opinion invalid. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Aussie Fella
nothing to do with the novel
It's quite difficult to rate this film, only reviewed in the aspect of acting and plot it is a fine film, but it got absolutely nothing to do with Hardy's "Under the Greenwood... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Deeda
under the greenwood tree
Wonderful dvd I am so happy that I ordered it from Amazon. It was in stock and delivered promptly and My hubs and I enjoyed have it so much. Read more
Published 16 months ago by alfiesgirl
Under the Greenwood tree
This film is a brilliant adaptation of the book by Dylan Thomas. A film to be watched time and time again with a superb sound track. Fine acting by all in the film.
Published 23 months ago by Boatboy
Nice if you like period drama-romance
Hate to admit I haven't read the book for years, so I can't say if this is true to the book or not, but if you like BBC-type period dramas, you will like this one. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by S. Irwin
under then greenwood tree
Under the greenwod tree is an ideal movie for the family to watch at Christmas time. Quite faithful to Thomas Hardy's novel.Passionate and romantic, my daughter's love it. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by N. L. King
Excellent transaction
At present I haven't seen the DVD yet. I am looking forward to watching it when I get the opportunity.
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by S. Watkinson
Great Chick Flick
Under The Greenwood Tree [DVD]
Very well-written story with sweet humor. Each character is lovingly developed & the overall effect of this flick is warm & delightful .
Very well-written story with sweet humor. Each character is lovingly developed & the overall effect of this flick is warm & delightful .
Published on 29 May 2009 by Eddie Nguyen
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