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by teody
08 Nov, 2015
Richly entertaining movie threesome
This collection contains 3 novels of Elizabeth Gaskell. "North and South" had excellent acting and lovable, memorable characters. It nicely depicted the harsh realities of surviving in an industrialized city, was unapologetic about health related consequences of industrial exposures during those times but was also a nice love story. "Cranford" told about the lives of people living in this city for one year and had Judi Dench who gave an outstanding performance. "Wives and Daughters" depicted strong, intelligent women that was nicely portrayed by the actresses who played them. All films were memorably entertaining and nice to own for future re-watching especially in the company of close friends. No regrets about this purchase.
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by soillent_green
05 Jun, 2022
British drama, costumes & light humor at its finest!
NOTE: These aren't just "chick flicks". If you need to unwind from the modern push-button, wireless world, all three of these presentations will lighten your load. As a family, we enjoy watching these period pieces and seeing many of the fine actors that appear in other British-themed shows. The amount of effort put into to these productions really pays off. They're masterfully, artistically rendered adaptations of the original books. With elaborate costuming, of these are filmed on real locations which gives them a solid, realistic space. Let's not forget the humor in all three of these. That's what makes us laugh at the characters. All three point to ourselves and society, how we make mountains out of nothing. As well as prejudging people, our neighbors, and not being objective about our own situations and shortcomings. (This is why Dickens, Jane Austin, et al are still so popular). There is also a sense of right & wrong and that there is still good in the world. This is what gives these a timeless quality. Wives & Daughters: Wonderfully acted story about a doctor and his daughter serving and living in a pretentious hamlet where it's seems they're the only normal people. a place where the family hearth & fireplace were the center of discourse, not filtered social media. Cranford: What more can I say. It's "Golden Girls" in Victorian England. It's full of very familiar actors as well. Don't take it too seriously though. The overt, pretentious feminism is tongue-in-cheek. This adaptation exposes the hypocrisy of this so-called strife. Proving it is a pleasant fiction of our own making. "Return to Cranford" which is not part of this BBC set doesn't have the same energy, but never-the-less, worth a gander. North & South: Is an underplayed "Pride & Prejudice" by any other name. Sans the humor. It's an irony play. The main character Margaret hale, (from bucolic Southern England) finds herself forced to live in the North. At first, she acts in a way that is brash and acerbic. The antithesis of what you'd expect from a genteel, "Southern" lady during that period. She finds herself eventually realizing the people of the North, albeit more business and factory minded, are still human and have subtle graces and qualities--like loyalty and family. The "prides & prejudices" between the two main characters illustrate these man-made misconceptions that still pervade our own times. These fine adaptations are more than entertaining, they highlight something of ourselves with drama and humor. Lastly, if you need little balance from Rambo First Blood, I'd suggest these will do the job.
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by dahling!
28 Jan, 2020
Elizabeth Gaskell - Delightful Storyteller!
I've been thoroughly delighted with this Elizabeth Gaskell DVD set. I'm just starting to watch "Wives and Daughters" and wish they had close caption though. Sometimes their English accent and unfamiliar vocabulary words are difficult to understand. Nevertheless "Cranford" is charming and I haven't been able to get enough of "North and South". I've watched it four times.
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by dogsyoshi
15 Mar, 2017
I really like historic venues, that take us to other eras. I think the author has captured the true essence of life in the Victorian and Edwardian per
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by tiggerfreak913
15 Mar, 2025
Great historical fiction programs.
The programs on this collection are great in my opinion. If you are a fan of historical fiction programs, I think you would like them!
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by qtesmo
27 Oct, 2018
Excellent, enjoyed all 3, good acting, good writing.
Loved North & South, other two were class acts also. If you like Jane Austen you'll enjoy Elizabeth Gaskell.
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by kebar693637
31 Jul, 2022
Great movies
I love the characters and their stories
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by sagittarius-134
06 Oct, 2024
English acting at its finest
English drama at its finest. Superb acting, engaging stories and characters. Moral lessons.
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by cynca-87
18 Jul, 2019
Positively Great
I really enjoyed these 3 short series... I am quite fond of the BBC shows.
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by subida
10 Aug, 2021
Great set of movies.
This movie collection has three of my all time favorite movies. Love it!
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Richly entertaining movie threesome

British drama, costumes & light humor at its finest!

Elizabeth Gaskell - Delightful Storyteller!

I really like historic venues, that take us to other eras. I think the author has captured the true essence of life in the Victorian and Edwardian per

Great historical fiction programs.

Excellent, enjoyed all 3, good acting, good writing.

Great movies

English acting at its finest

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Great set of movies.

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