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Summary: One of the better adaptations
Review: There have been so many filmed versions of "Copperfield" and each has it's merits. This is one of the better ones. The basic story is intact and readers will recognize snippets of dialog taken directly from the book. The casting was quite good, although having Dawn French in this production was a major mistake. A waste of film to be blunt. The other performers shine and Bob Hoskins as Mr. Micawber was an ideal choice. (He had too much hair though, in the book, Dickens describes Micawber as "bald as an egg") Clara Peggoty was done admirably, without sounding "cartoonish". I just wish the producers had followed the book more closely. As a history buff and reenactor, I enjoyed the costumes and props as well. Far better than that wretched piece with W.C. Fields (Horrid !!!) Maggie Smith was excellent as Betsy Trotsworth (Jane, DONKIES !!!) and Mr. Creakle was well done.(she is gravely ill...in fact, she is dead) And who can forget Mr. Murdstone and his evil sister ? He should have had a thick beard though. (Read Dicken's description) Even if Dickens is not your cup of tea, sit back and enjoy it.
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Summary: A Great Film Adaptation!
Review: This adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic, David Copperfield, was absolutely wonderful! I was completely glued! The setting was breathtaking and visually stunning, and the actors played their characters to perfection! Bob Hoskins was funny and endearing. It was a joy to watch Maggie Smith at her best, and Daniel Radcliffe who played David definitely stood out. He accomplished some definitely heartwrenching scenes, as well as sweet ones. I laughed. I had tears. The movie took me to both ends of the emotional spectrum and back. I encourage anyone to watch this one. It would certainly be one to enjoy time and again. Now if only they could put this on DVD...
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Summary: David Copperfield
Review: This Dickens tale is about a young orphan who suffers many hardships and tragedies before finally finding happiness. It is enjoyable mainly because young David is played by the future star of Harry Potter. The many characters are, of course, exceptionally well-written, including the optimistic Mr. Micawber, slimy Uriah Heep, take-charge Aunt Betsy (played by Maggie Smith in a standout performance), and the odious Mr. Murdstone. The young adult David becomes a bland, minor character amid so many colorful folks. This isn't the best version I've seen, but it will still send you searching for your copy of Dickens to reread the master. I recommend it to fans of classic English literature.
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Summary: well casted
Review: This film is true to the main story line of the book. It does leave out some of the subplots and characters, like Tommy Traddles, Dr Strong, the schoolmaster Mell, etc. But the story doesn't suffer too much because of it. The characters are very well cast. Copperfield (boy and man), Aunt Betsy, Mr Dick, Macawber, Uriah Heep, all look (more or less) as they do in your mind's eye when you read the book. The only problem with the film is it loses the charm of the book. The young David's innocence when he first ventures out in the world (think of the waiter who 'shares' David's first tavern meal), and the maturing David's embarrasment as he first steps out in life as a young man (think of Copperfield's apprehension about Steerforth's valet, or his first infatuations with some local girls and then, of course, his courting of Dora); these are the things that were so charming in the book because they were lovingly drawn by Dickens' from his own early life experiences. None of this comes through in the film. Still, not a bad film. You get the main story, you see the main characters, all pretty well done. But read the book, too, if you want to know what David Copperfield really is.
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Summary: The Best Adaption!
Review: This is a magical, heartwarming version of the Dickens' tale from Exxon Mobil Masterpiece Theatre. David Copperfield is a young English boy living a life of happiness, but sometimes pain. The pain from his wicked step-father and the London school teacher (whom also gives a comedic twist to the movie at points). The happiness from his maid and mother and the joyful man who takes him in (Bob Hoskins). After being taken in by this man, David runs away into the country and encounters his aunt who hates boys but learns to love them when she takes in David. Tape 2 brings us to face David's adult years in which he falls for his first love. Tape 2 is a wonderful tape and gives us a villan to overcome our fears by. **************************************************************** This is a very heartwarming tale about love, kindness and the feelings you should give to people who are nice back at you. The cast is very well chosen, the plot is just wonderous and the moral that it gives you is good too. Purchase this video, guys. You'll cherish always. RECOMMENDATIONS OF MASTERPIECE THEATRE: Moll Flanders, Oliver Twist, 'Upstairs, Downstairs.'
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Summary: Great
Review: This is a very good video - a great adaption of the book (although some bits were left out, that's understandable) and with good acting all round. I also agree that Daniel Radcliffe did a much better job here than in Harry Potter - I think it was this that gave him that "magical quality" people mention. Costumes and settings were brilliant.
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Summary: Excellent Conversion From David Copperfield Book
Review: This is an excellent conversion from the original David Copperfield book unlike certain other conversions of other books which turn out terrible. The actors play their parts extreamely well and are full of character. The settings are also great they are breathtaking and visually stunning. Even though the video leaves out subplots and characters, they werent needed and if they were included it would make the video even longer than it already is and also might become boring. The video is extreamely accurate and stays with the story line of the book unlike other conversions. Some people might think that it wouldnt be any good because the book and video are a bit old. This is not the case. The book was excellent but the video was even better. It is very nice and fun to watch and keeps you interested. You will probably find yourself watching it time and time again. It is an excellent movie and if you didnt already know the actor for young David was the same actor for Harry Potter. An excellent movie conversion a must see.
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Summary: Hmmm, not as good as Great Expectations
Review: This mini-series was okay but no-where near as good as Great Expectations (the mini series) or Pride and Predudice.The lead actor who plays David gets annoying after a while. the start is better than the rest. still, it was still pretty good so watch it anyway!
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Summary: As good as Harry Potter
Review: This was an inspiring dvd to watch, it went through a life story of a infant to a young man...
the characters in this extraorindary film were intriguing and always grabbed my attention in some way...
seems that i watched it with my class, it has captured our attention and made us realise what it was like living in the late 1800's and how lucky and fotunate we are...
the only thing that i didnt like about this was that it was very predictable...
It is was good as Harry Potter Because the characeters are so a like. Why? because they are the same people. Aunt betsey is as good as an Actress in her days of David Copperfield as when she was Professor McGonagall, David may be a little older in Harry Potter, but he still has the talent (and his winking in one eye) and as you would know, the evil wicked Mrs Murdstone is the lovely witch who teaches Harry to fly - Madam Hooch.i would reccomend this movie to anyone whol likes a bit of everything..
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Summary: Very Entertaining
Review: Those who are familiar with the book obviously they are going to notice that some parts were omitted,but that happends often in a movie when you have limited time to present the story.
In my opinion this version was well put togheter,it`s very entertaining,delightful, worth getting one to watch and keep.
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