Silas Marner - The Weaver Of Raveloe Reviews

1985

Rated:
70
from 77 members

BBC production of George Eliot's classic story of an old, miserly linen weaver who is consumed with bitterness and anger until he adopts an abandoned child, who brings much joy into his life. Filmed entirely on location in the Cotswolds. Read more

Starring	Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Patrick Ryecart, Jonathan Coy
Director	Giles Foster
Genres	Drama

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"...SILAS MARNER is a moving account of George Elliot's novel....Ben Kingsley gives a passionate performance..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Most helpful members' reviews (2) of Silas Marner - The Weaver Of Raveloe
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Excellent adaptation

One of George Elliot's (Mary Ann Evans)best novels, Silas Marner is here well adapted, in the TV version starring Ben Kingsley. He is wonderful, as ever. TV classics can tend to 'date' rather quickly, but this one stands the test of time better than most. Her rich narrative is impossible to recreate, but this is a very creditable attempt at capturing the essence of the book.
- - A customer from Derbyshire, UK
  - Posted 08 Jul 2004 19:24
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Not For Everyone

This DVD is very good if you've previously read the book, but very hard going if you haven't,
- - KDP from Lancashire England
  - Posted 15 Nov 2004 19:12
Most recent members' review of Silas Marner - The Weaver Of Raveloe
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Not For Everyone

This DVD is very good if you've previously read the book, but very hard going if you haven't,
- - KDP from Lancashire England
  - Posted 15 Nov 2004 19:12

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Excellent adaptation

One of George Elliot's (Mary Ann Evans)best novels, Silas Marner is here well adapted, in the TV version starring Ben Kingsley. He is wonderful, as ever. TV classics can tend to 'date' rather quickly, but this one stands the test of time better than most. Her rich narrative is impossible to recreate, but this is a very creditable attempt at capturing the essence of the book.
- - A customer from Derbyshire, UK
  - Posted 08 Jul 2004 19:24
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Not For Everyone

This DVD is very good if you've previously read the book, but very hard going if you haven't,
- - KDP from Lancashire England
  - Posted 15 Nov 2004 19:12

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Critics' reviews
"...SILAS MARNER is a moving account of George Elliot's novel....Ben Kingsley gives a passionate performance..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005