Spoils of Poynton details
| Format: | U DVD |
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| Starring: | Gemma Jones, Gemma Jones, Pauline Jameson, Ian Ogilvy, Diane Fletcher, June Ellis, Reginald Barratt, Caroline Burt, Jane Walker, Christopher Banks |
| Director: | Peter Sasdy |
| Genres: | Drama - Period, Television - British, Factual, Living World/Universe |
| Studio: | ACORN MEDIA |
| Name | Discs | |
|---|---|---|
Spoils of Poynton |
U Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 48 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 02 Apr 2012 |
| Main languages: | English |
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The Spoils of Poynton not spoilt!
By Moirafrog (13 reviews) from Yorkshire , 19 Apr 2012[Highly rated reviewer]
The Spoils of Poynton is a a film derived from one of Henry James' most compelling books. The plot isn't really the issue, it is more character that James is interested in and the film offers this richly in its direction and characterisation. We see through the protagonists James trying to solve complex moral dilemmas, without ever quite seeing what everyone's motives are. This is vintage James and the film does it full credit. I like the way Gemma Jones portrays Fleda: she is calm yet with that sense of unravelling going on underneath. So when she falls for her friend's son, we see deeper layers of her emerging. All the actors are well chosen for the part and to see Diane Fletcher in an early role is a treat.
I rated this so highly not only because it sticks so closely to James' narrative, but because the film is a gem in itself. It had me hooked from the first scene. I would recommend it to anyone who likes quality period drama. This is filming at its best.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(1)The Spoils of Poynton not spoilt!
By Moirafrog (13 reviews) from Yorkshire , 19 Apr 2012The Spoils of Poynton is a a film derived from one of Henry James' most compelling books. The plot isn't really the issue, it is more character that James is interested in and the film offers this richly in its direction and characterisation. We see through the protagonists James trying to solve complex moral dilemmas, without ever quite seeing what everyone's motives are. This is vintage James and the film does it full credit. I like the way Gemma Jones portrays Fleda: she is calm yet with that sense of unravelling going on underneath. So when she falls for her friend's son, we see deeper layers of her emerging. All the actors are well chosen for the part and to see Diane Fletcher in an early role is a treat.
I rated this so highly not only because it sticks so closely to James' narrative, but because the film is a gem in itself. It had me hooked from the first scene. I would recommend it to anyone who likes quality period drama. This is filming at its best.- Was this review helpful to you?
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