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VHS : Middlemarch (3pc)In association with Amazon.com List Price: $39.98 Price: $31.88 You Save: $8.10 (20%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303542348 Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC ISBN: 6303542344 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 3 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: September 12, 1995 Running Time: 375 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Sales Rank: 16958 Related Items: Editorial Review: Amazon.com: While George Eliot's Middlemarch may not have been the most popular book amidst the high school English crowd, the BBC's adaptation is so remarkable that you may find yourself revisiting the once-dreaded novel. Over the course of six hours, we are immersed in the lives of Dorothea Brooke, Mr. Ladislaw, Dr. Lydgate, and, by the end, you'll be wanting even more. Taking place in Middlemarch, England, in the early 19th century, the stories of the townsfolk are woven seamlessly together, with strands of political fervor and social commentary subtly strewn in. Dorothea (Juliet Aubrey) wants desperately to make something of her life; however, as a woman she is forbidden the study of Greek and Latin and no one takes her notions of societal improvement seriously. She chooses to marry the elderly Rev. Casaubon (Patrick Malahide), a scholarly man whom she can aid in his work. Meanwhile, new to Middlemarch is the handsome Dr. Lydgate (Douglas Hodge), who has grand notions for running a free hospital and finding a cure for cholera. His plans are sidetracked, however, when the beautiful but materialistic Rosie Vincy (Trevyn McDowell) sets her sights on him. Other subplots run throughout the three-tape set, including Rev. Casaubon's dashing but disapproved-of cousin Will Ladislaw (Rufus Sewell), who has his eye on Dorothea; the scandals of banker Mr. Bulstrode (Peter Jeffrey); and the prodigal son Fred Vincy (Jonathan Firth), who urgently wants the hand of Mary but can't find the money or an honest career to provide for her. Each of the actors fully embodies his or her role, and none of the performances are standout because they are all wonderful. The locations are dark and fitting to the mood, and the costumes and set decorations are period perfect. For anyone who enjoys the BBC's adaptations of great novels or for those just looking for a great story to sink their teeth into, Middlemarch will not disappoint. --Jenny Brown Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Stop the MadnessThis has got to be the slowest movie I've ever seen. I love period pieces, but this is not worth it. Don't waste your money. The plot is .....well there wasn't a plot. It was the most depressing movie I've ever seen. Rating:  - On the verge....but never quite the leapI love BBC films and was very interested to watch MiddleMarch. What a disappointment to discover that although the characters are acted well, and the storylines had promise.... the film in itself dragged terribly. Each time there was a promise of drama, excitement, passion, intrigue....it would immediately fizzle out - or to be more descriptive - the scenes and characters would never fully reach their dramatic potential either in words or actions. The moment was cut off, the feeling ... Read More Rating:  - Why don't you read the novel!!!This is an absolutely brilliant adaptation of Eliot's novel in its psychological depth of characterization and 360 degree view of life in Middlemarch. What I don't understand is why people give it a low rating because they don't like the characters!!! For heaven's sake, if you're not into 19th century literature, don't rate the movies: you don't know what you're talking about. Rating: - UnwatchableThe story might have been compelling, but the blurry, out-of-focus, crummy transfer made it unwatchable. After 10 minutes I felt as if I had on a pair of someone else's prescription lenses. Avoid a migraine - read the book instead! Rating: - Horrible movieCouldn't wait to be over. Characters are ridiculous and frankly, repulsive excuses for human beings. I hoped it developed the love story of the two main characters better and not wasted the majority of the film with the rest of them. Browse for similar items by category:
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