Little Dorrit [1987]
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Universal, suitable for all Squirrel Films Distribution Ltd Release date: Monday 27th of October 2008 Starring: Format: Colour, HiFi Sound, PAL, Region code: 2 Running time: 380 minutes Language: English (Original Language) |
RRP: £25.99
Good film, poor DVD
Review date: 2008-12-15 Rating: 6 out of 10
The film in itself was quite good, but the DVD itself is very disappointing: it has no subtitles at all.
In this day and age there is no excuse for a film to come out on DVD without any subtitles. The dialogue in this film is wonderfully beautiful, and it is a real shame not to share this in the form of sub-titles. English is not my native tongue, and I would've really appreciate it.
No are no extras on the DVD either, just the film. This is basically a VHS cassette in DVD format.
Reviews
Inadequate Dorritt
Review date: 2008-12-14 Rating: 6 out of 10
Having just watched Film Four's re-run of the above I am hardly surprised to learn that Sarah Pickering, the eponymous heroine, appears never to have appeared in another film. Her wooden, school-play performance, if it can be called that, was an insult to the distinguished cast gathered around her. How on earth was she chosen for this pivotal role is a mystery. Her only merit was that she was, indeed, little...
Brilliant film - shame about the packaging.
Review date: 2008-11-19 Rating: 8 out of 10
I seem to remember that when this was shown on television (in the eighties?) Christine Edzard got a lot of stick for Little Dorrit. Personally I loved it. And now, twenty years later it has lost none of its brilliance. For the film 5 stars.
The packaging leaves much to be desired. For such an important contribution to Dickens on DVD the presentation is shoddy and meagre. The 'extracts of interviews' with the leading players are short and disappointing. For the packaging 0 stars.
P.S. If you did not find this review helpful I would appreciate it if you left a comment and told my why - many thanks.
Great Dickens adaptation, unfortunately, DVD HAS SOMETHING MISSING.......
Review date: 2008-11-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
For those who consider subtitling important, I'm sorry to say that this two-disc, long-awaited DVD realization of Christine Edzard's wonderful film has, disappointment of disappointments, no subtitles or closed captioning.
Although, Special Features can't be beat, containing extracts of early interviews with Sirs Alec Guiness and Derek Jacobi, Cyril Cusack, Joan Greenwood, Miriam Margoyles, Patricia Hayes, lead Sarah Pickering and Max Wall.
Brilliant Production
Review date: 2008-10-31 Rating: 10 out of 10
I need not add to the comments made as to the quality of the film given the superlatives already used.
It is interesting to compare with the new BBC series shown in miserly 30 minute chunks. Having 6 hours in which to immerse oneself makes all the difference.
The transfer of film to DVD is one of the best I have ever seen - the picture is razor sharp - but the cast interviews are showing their age.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Bill Fraser
Joan Greenwood
Alec Guinness
Max Wall
Derek Jacobi
Creators:
Derek Jacobi (Primary Contributor)
Max Wall (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Squirrel Films Distribution Ltd
Manufacturer: Squirrel Films Distribution Ltd
EAN: 5060095020043
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Colour, HiFi Sound, PAL,
Release date: 2008-10-27
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 380 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1987
Language: English (Original Language)
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