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Summary: Engaging, entertaining, romantic, heart-warming humor.
Review: A Fine Romance is a brilliantly conceived and performed British comedy about two middle-aged misfits falling in love. Laura (Judi Dench) is a brainy, emotionally inept translator. Mike (Michael Williams) is a shy, lonely landscape gardener. These two colorful characters are thrown together by Laura's matchmaking sister and brother-in-law. Laura's prickly independence and Mike's awkward bumblings are altogether touching as we see their relationship stumble along from mishap to misadventure, misunderstanding to mutual appreciation. First aired over British television in the 1980s, this Acorn Media three volume, 225 minute, full color boxed set presents the first nine episodes of one of Britain's most engaging and entertaining offerings of wit, wisdom, and heart-warming humor. A Fine Romance is highly recommended for personal and community library video entertainment collections.
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Summary: Not As Time Goes By, but nice to watch
Review: A previous reviewer had noted that it was too hard to believe that Judi Dench's character would fall for Michael Williams' character. This might be helped along by the fact that the two were very happily married in real life for many years until he passed away last year.I really enjoy this series, but feel that many people came upon it looking for something more after loving the As Time Goes By series. The dialog and plot lines don't compare, but it does share the sweetness and simplicity. It is a bit slow-moving, even for its genre. Still, it will provide a supplement for those deprived of Judi Dench's wonderful acting now that As Time Goes By has completed its final season.
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Summary: a fine romance
Review: An ardent fan of As Time Goes By I had always felt "robbed" of the true romantic chemistry lacking in this fantastic and clever series. A Fine Romance is never out of my recorder and DVD player and I now see clearly the amazing chemistry between Michael Williams and his real life wife. To me, although the series with Geoffrey Palmer is more sophisticated, this unlikely couple give an honest portrayal of very awkward people thrust together in later life. I treasure this collection above all others and only wish they had made more
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Summary: a fine romance
Review: An ardent fan of As Time Goes By I had always felt "robbed" of the true romantic chemistry lacking in this fantastic and clever series. A Fine Romance is never out of my recorder and DVD player and I now see clearly the amazing chemistry between Michael Williams and his real life wife. To me, although the series with Geoffrey Palmer is more sophisticated, this unlikely couple give an honest portrayal of very awkward people thrust together in later life. I treasure this collection above all others and only wish they had made more
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Summary: a fine romance
Review: An ardent fan of As Time Goes By I had always felt "robbed" of the true romantic chemistry lacking in this fantastic and clever series. A Fine Romance is never out of my recorder and DVD player and I now see clearly the amazing chemistry between Michael Williams and his real life wife. To me, although the series with Geoffrey Palmer is more sophisticated, this unlikely couple give an honest portrayal of very awkward people thrust together in later life. I treasure this collection above all others and only wish they had made more
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Summary: lower your expectations
Review: Do not start out buying the entire series. My wife and I sign off most nights watching As Time Goes By. Having great admiration for Judi Dench, although not familiar with her husband, this seemed like a sure winner. We tried our best to get into this show, but failed. I fear the title song heard too many times in a row would drive one mad. Spend your money elsewhere, this one is in the back of our closet.
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Summary: If You Love "As Time Goes By" You'll Love This
Review: I have seen non-professional copies of this series, and I am looking forward to the clearer, professional tapes this month. The characters of Laura and Mike, played by Judi Dench and her husband Michael Williams, are lovable and bumbling. The surprise for me was the level of physical comedy--on a par with the best of "I Love Lucy." The "lost contact" episode is wonderful, but the best is probably the "visit to the dentist." If you love Judi Dench from "As Time Goes By" or "Mrs. Brown" or "Shakespeare in Love" you must buy "A Fine Romance."
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Summary: Casting
Review: I love watching Judi Dench. Almost anything she does is enjoyable. I have seen all the As Time Goes By episodes and thoroughly enjoyed them. I am very late seeing A Fine Romance. The trouble is I can't believe the story, That her character would care so much for a poor, rude, down and out person is unbelievable.
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Summary: An event that can be viewed with the entire family
Review: If you've seen As Time Goes By check out theses videos. It is a lovely series with humor, inuendos (no bare skin!) and a wonderful cast. Dame Judy Dench is wonderful of course, as is her "real life" husband Michael Willams. You will also love the actors portraying the sister and brother-in-law. The character actors will have you rolling in the aisles and you can do it all even if your kids and grandma are watching with you. Make it a Saturday night treat. The only problem is that there aren't enough episodes for atleast six months!
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Summary: An event that can be viewed with the entire family
Review: If you've seen As Time Goes By check out theses videos. It is a lovely series with humor, inuendos (no bare skin!) and a wonderful cast. Dame Judy Dench is wonderful of course, as is her "real life" husband Michael Willams. You will also love the actors portraying the sister and brother-in-law. The character actors will have you rolling in the aisles and you can do it all even if your kids and grandma are watching with you. Make it a Saturday night treat. The only problem is that there aren't enough episodes for atleast six months!
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