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My Family And Other Animals on DVD (2005)

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Average rating: 74%
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3.5
from 93 members
 
Starring: Eugene Simon, Imelda Staunton, Tamzin Merchant, Russell Tovey, Matthew Goode, Chris Langham, Omid Djalili, Mark Caven
Director: Sheree Folkson
Studio: Cinema Club
Run time: 87 mins
Certificate: PG
User collections: Eclectic Mix
Genres: Drama, Television
Languages: English
Hearing-impaired: English
Released: 27/04/2007

Brief synopsis of My Family And Other Animals

Adapted from Gerald Durrell's bestselling autobiography, this much-loved classic tells the story of the naturalist's childhood years spent on the island of Corfu.

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Rated - 5 starsReally charming

Fiona Tubbs from Stroud, England , 23/07/2008

I didn't know about the Durrells' history but was this did not effect my enjoyment of this film.

It is perhaps a little chaotic in its construction and storyline, but this is intentional as it reflects the family's own situation.

Imelda Staunton was great as the slightly put upon matriarch of a diverse family and hundreds of animals. She has to put up with her children's obsessions with writing and eccentric 30s friends, shooting to hunt for food and burglars, unsuitable suitors and animals.

There is also a lovely performance by Omid Djallii as the adopted island friend.

At the heart of the film is the relationship between family and friends and allowing people to pursue passions for the greater education in life.

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Rated - 5 starsWonderful

Trionon Trionon from London [Highly rated reviewer] , 21/08/2008

Warm and funny and slightly nostalgic, in fact I've acquired a copy for my collection along with the 1987 version, this is actually one of the rare examples when a short adaptation works just as well.

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