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Great Expectations [VHS] [1999]

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4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Actors: Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman, Nicholas Blane
Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writers: Charles Dickens, Tony Marchant
Producers: David Snodin, Melanie Howard, Michael Wearing, Rebecca Eaton
Format: PAL
Language English
Classification: 12
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
VHS Release Date: 4 May 1999
Run Time: 180 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004CYMV
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 587 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)
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A new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A talented performance of a novel full of surprise, 6 Jun 2002

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Having already read the novel by Charles Dickens, I was rather wary of watching this TV production of Great Expectations, as televised characters never seem to be the same as the images you make in your head. However, in this version, the BBC triumphs magnificently, with a fantastically acted programme, moving from 'Young Pip' to 'Older Pip' smoothly and cleverly. Both Pip actors are brilliant, especially Ioan Gruffudd, who plays the role with sympathy and skill. A worthy watch!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I will join the chorus, 19 Sep 2001

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An excellent adaptation. The movie was artfully done. Notice the contrasting red colour throughout the movie. The actors were superb and very interesting to watch. For those who have not read Great Expectations, it was one of the great all time stories with some surprising twists of plot. I continue to be impressed with the BBC's work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Charles Dickens greatest masterpeice., 19 May 2001

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The video is truely brilliant. The acting is flawless, the set is exquisite, and the story itself is nothing short of quite possibly the greatest work of all time by a English novelist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Transcending the dreadful dvd mastering
This edition is technically not great. The DVD mastering is quite awful and is very grainy indeed. However....

This is so good. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Stewart Selkirk

2.0 out of 5 stars The Production is Good......But dont Buy this DVD
Even though I have never read the book I found this Production very good.
I would recommend this to any one who is a Dickens Fan but do youself a favour and dont buy this... Read more

Published on 13 Sep 2007 by vessie@oz

5.0 out of 5 stars great as i expected
this is one of the better tv adaptations of dickens work-the acting is spot on,there is no major omissions/alterations from the original story and strangely,the scenery/locations... Read more

Published on 27 Aug 2007 by J. A. Cadman

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Dramatisation, Awful DVD
The official American DVD is a direct rip from American TV complete with cheesy intros and annoying pop-ups on screen informing me that if i wish i can view it in widescreen... Read more

Published on 2 Dec 2005 by Mr. R. Lamb

4.0 out of 5 stars The best Great Expectation movie i've seen
The film is wonderful!The film represent exactly the world of Charles Dickens including the characters and the places. Read more

Published on 7 Oct 2004 by sprt160

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic up to date version of Dickens timeless novel.
As usual, the BBC have managed to recreate the nineteenth century novel beautifully. As Pride And Prejudice, Great Expectations is not only gripping but the complexed roles of... Read more

Published on 22 Mar 2001

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