David Copperfield (DVD, 2012)

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Charles Dickens David Copperfield (1999 BBC TV Drama) DVD All Region 0 Worldwide Daniel Radcliffe Bob Hoskins Alun Armstrong Thelma Barlow BRAND NEW & FACTORY SEALED Same working day dispatch. International shipping via eBay GSP (Global Shipping Program). Check out my other listings, combined shipping available. Thanks for looking, sorry no returns sold as seen (Private Seller).

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The classic BBC adaptation, which traces the life of David Copperfield from birth, and a pleasant upbringing, through hardship and adventure to his days as a successful novelist.

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EAN5051561036200
eBay Product ID (ePID)111863717

Product Key Features

ActorJames Thornton, Zoe Wanamaker, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Imelda Staunton, James Grout, Alun Armstrong, Emilia Fox, Trevor Eve, Ian McKellen, Pauline Quirke, Maggie Smith, Oliver Milburn, Daniel Radcliffe, Dawn French, Bob Hoskins, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Page, Ian Mcneice, Oliver Ford Davies, Thelma Barlow, Ciaran Mcmenamin, Amanda Ryan, Cherie Lunghi, Michael Elphick
Film/TV TitleDavid Copperfield
DirectorSimon Curtis
Release Year2012
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, Period
Run Time180 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Number of Discs1
Additional InformationThe classic BBC adaptation of Dickens' beloved novel about a plucky young scamp's journey from hellish public schools to a job in a London factory, and into adulthood as a mature writer amongst in mid-nineteenth century industrial London. Dickens was famous for creating a supporting cast of memorable characters, and Wilkins Micawber, Copperfield's semi manic depressive father figure (portrayed memorably by W.C. Fields in George Cukor's 1935 film), is one of Dickens's most memorable comic characters. Here, Bob Hoskins takes on the role and proves to be one of the many highlights of this delightful adaptation, which is bolstered by a number of fine supporting roles, especially Ian McKellen's turn as the nefarious Mr. Creakle.
ScreenwriterAdrian Hodges
AuthorCharles Dickens
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleDavid Copperfield
NarratorTom Wilkinson

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  • Most favourable review

    A tale of two David Copperfields!

    Overall, this version is very good, with an amazing cast. It is well made, though (obviously) misses various characters and scenes from the book in order to simplify and shorten the production. The film is in two halves, with the first half focussing on DC's early life. Daniel Radcliffe plays the role excellently, supported by typically brilliant actors such as Ian McKellen and Maggie Smith. However, the second half features a chap called Ciaran McMenamin as David, and this is where it falls down. His 'acting' lacks passion of any kind and drains each scene of emotion. You can almost sense the other actors trying to hold the thing together. The direction seems to falter and the ending is hurried. It's such a shame as this could have become an absolute classic if they'd cast a better actor. As I say, it's good but could have been so much better!

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  • Most critical review

    Worth watching but lacks the gravitas of the book and is all a bit twee.

    After reading the book I looked forward to a TV dramatization with an impressive cast but sadly it lacked the gravitas of Dickens' story and it was all a bit twee. The book is an epic but this production is a rush. Sir Ian McKellan and Zoe Wanacker excellent in small rolls - the rest underwhelming. Fewer comedy actors may have helped (Nicholas Lyndhurst, Pauline Quirke, Dawn French, Paul Whitehouse).

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  • Excellent movie.

    My friend (for whom I ordered this DVD) is happy with it, and had already seen the movie on TV prior to purchasing. So she knew about th content. That it was entertaining and "engaging". She is an avid movie watcher, and often orders DVD's of movies she has already seen on TV.

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  • SUPERB ADAPTATION

    A superb adaptation and realization of this classic Dickens novel which preserves the character and atmosphere of the original . It would be difficult to find a better cast. Visually, the period and settings in which it takes place are authentically captured and the whole production is free of modern gimmickry. All in all, a delight.

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  • Bought for my mother in law

    Couldn’t get it on any of the catch up channels , on virgin they wanted £7 . Excellent value, brownie points for me 😁

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  • EXCITING AND NOT A DULL MOMENT !!!

    Love this DVD.....Love all works of Charles Dickens. Great story and acting is superb. Arrived on time and undamaged Thank you !!!

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  • Brilliant Copperfield

    Excellent production- had seen original screening on BBC and wanted to send something to entertain my elderly parents- they thoroughly enjoyed it

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  • Good cast

    Good viewing with a solid cast of stars. Felt one or two bits missing from original.

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  • Great film

    Well worth watching, great entertainment

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  • David Copperfield DVD

    An excellent BBC rendition of the Dickens classic.

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