Tom Jones details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Max Beesley, Samantha Morton, James D'Arcy, Benjamin Whitrow, Frances De La Tour |
| Director: | Metin Huseyin |
| Genres: | Drama - General, Television - BBC |
| Studio: | BBC |
| Name | Discs | |
|---|---|---|
Henry Fielding's Tom Jones - Disc 1 |
15 Disc 1 | |
Henry Fielding's Tom Jones - Disc 2 |
15 Disc 2 |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 5 hours 12 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 13 Mar 2006 |
| Main languages: | English |
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A Superb and rewarding adaptation
By John Christy from Chiswick, London , 26 Mar 2006[Highly rated reviewer]
The BBC has done it again, this is another adaptation to rank with its finest. TOM JONES is intricate, daring, surprising and very funny. Max Beesley achieves the mix of innocence, good-heartedness, looks and sensuality that Tom must have. Brian Blessed is a revelation as Squire Western, looking more like a Hogarth caricature than seems humanly possible and the rest of the superb hand-picked supporting cast is faultless and each perfectly suited to their roles. For me this version of Henry Fielding's classic tale surpasses Tony Richardson’s Best Picture Oscar-winner of 1963. I loved it so much; I went straight out and bought the DVD to add to my collection. Yes, it runs for 5 hours, but don’t be put off by that as there’s never a dull moment in this hugely enjoyable production.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(13)Excellent Film.....
By a customer from Cambridgeshire , 28 Mar 2011This adaption of Tom Jones is an excellent representation of C18th attitudes towards children of unknown parentage, social standing and status, philosophical enlightenment thinking of the time and religious ideology.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Tom Jones
By a customer from Luton , 04 Apr 2009Good FIlm Great acting.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Fantastic Period Drama
By a customer from Tiverton , 17 Feb 2009This was an excellent period drama. I was very disappointed when it finished! Worth watching,- Was this review helpful to you?
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Tom Jones TV adaption
By michaelto (6 reviews) from GLASGOW , 26 Sep 2008This is an excellent adaption of the eighteenth century's finest work of fiction. Brian Blessed's perfomance as Squire Weston is particularly memorable, as is Samantha Morton's role as as Sophia Weston. Tom Jones is the ultimate 'loveable rogue' and all the humour and drama captured in the Fielding novel is faithfully captured in this version. What surprises me is the adaptability of this work and its suitability for modern audiences, where contemporary discussions on sexuality and desire appear to be sharpened through the lens of the eighteenth century romp.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By a customer from UK , 23 Jun 2008superb adaptation of the book, wonderful performances, gorgeous costumes and period settings. Bawdy and great fun. Unafraid to use some of the dialogue in the book, which most literary period pieces are now, which adds so much to the enjoyment. First class all round. Brian Blessed is a absolute joy.- Was this review helpful to you?
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