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Summary: My favorite movie
Review: My friend told me about this version of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" for months. I was unfamiliar with the story, and so it became a standing joke with us, until, for a surprise, I bought it for her for Christmas. Wow! Was I ever shocked! This is my favorite movie ever! I highly, HIGHLY recommend it. It's got all the action and romance you could ask for. The ending was superb, and the scene where Jane Seymour discovers that Percy is the Scarlet Pimpernel is extremely well-done. I have shown this movie to many people, and every single one has loved it. It's well-worth the money!
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Summary: Sink Me, I Think I Like It!
Review: My freshman class was shown "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in our Global Civilizations Class while we were learning about the French Revolution. As hard as it is to get a bunch of fourteen year olds to be enthusiastic about anything, we were all plumb crazy about it! The plot kept us all on our toes, and the Scarlet Pimpernel was really cute! It had everything. . .comedy, romance, drama, swordfights, pretty dresses, and Anthony Andrews in tight pants. I recommend this to anyone looking for a good historical drama or a way to waste a Saturday afternoon. You won't be disappointed, I promise! After all, thirty high-schoolers can't be wrong! Just ask the new freshman band, now called "The Scarlet Pimps."
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Summary: To Perfect For Words
Review: This movie is so enchanting, adventurous and other things that I can't even begin to explain! This is like my second favorite movie in the whole world and I think that all of these reviews that I have seen based on this movie, are absolutely true in that the acting was perfect, the characters superb and you've gotta say it had everything in it from humor to adventure. From love to murder! It's the best movie ever created and should be one of the movies on your movie shelf at home! When I first saw it, I had to have it, but nobody sold it! SINK ME! I am absoltely glad though now that I know where I can buy it and that it's such a cheap price! I may only be years old, but I've got my standerds and this movie fits them all! Buy it or SINK ME!
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Summary: Why are you just sitting there? Go rent it, you codfish!
Review: This is stunning, spectacular film, full of adventure, intrigue, romance, espionage, beautiful sets, costumes, music, and *incredible* acting. I have watched it over and over and over, and I'm still not remotely tired of it. Anthony Andrews makes a splendid, heart-throbbingly heroic Pimpernel; he is at his chivalrous, romantic best in this role. The contrast between his fop mask and his true daring self are amazing; I adored the scene when he reveals his identity to Armand St. Just. His wooing of Marguerite in the beginning is wonderful (guys, take heed; this is how to win the girls!), and his struggle between his love and his loyalty to the league when he believes she's betrayed him makes me sniffle every time. Jane Seymore makes a wonderful Marguerite; her impulsiveness, her intelligence, her grace, her beauty, and her abiding adoration for Percy are completely beleivable. Sir Ian makes an excellant Chauvelin. Though this character was hardly recognisable as the book's Chauvelin, I thought every last change was an improvement. This Chauvelin was far more multi-dimensional; his hatred for Percy made sense when the love triangle was added. In fact, I felt very sorry for him when he is so humiliated in the last scene; it was less than he deserved, even if he did try to kill Percy. But his love for Marguerite and his slow corruption added an interesting side-plot.With lots of derring-do, chivalry, humor, excellent fencing and a few pretty good kisses, this it truly a movie for everyone (I repeat, *everyone*, not just girls) to see. So haul yourself away from the computer this instant and go rent it!
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Summary: Truly wonderful!
Review: Beautiful scenery, lovely characters, and a delightful plot make this a movie that you will never forget. I loved it! It is funny, intense and exciting! I recomend it to anyone intrested in good movies!
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Summary: Can't wait to get it.
Review: I have wanted to see this movie again since I first saw it on television. I haven't been able to find it at video stores. I love it!
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Summary: Classic!
Review: Although Andrews' character seemed flippant and weak at first glance, it took only a few moments for my interest to be firmly caught. I have been unable to rent this movie, but since I MUST see it again, I am going to HAVE to buy it! If you are looking for romance, wit, and adventure, you will love this movie!
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Summary: It can't be commended enough, i'faith!
Review: Sir Percy Blakeney was never more endearing, Marguerite never more deserving of envy than in here. Chauvelin is inimitable, Dewhurst is at his most polished, Andrew is funny - and watch out for excellent performances by a sporting Prince Regent, a perfectly-cast Baron de Batz and an inscrutable Robespierre! This is one of the best screen adaptations of any book I ever saw in my entire life (the other one was Ivanhoe, 1982, also starring Anthony Andrews - a coincidence - or not?). What gives it an edge is that although it is based on two books, as you might know from the reviews above - 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' and 'Eldorado', it is so cleverly scripted that one who has read both books can hardly tell the joins, even though one knows where they are - the plot, while remaining as faithful as possible to both books, follows both storylines at the same time. If you've watched the musical, you can tell that it was based more on this show than on the book. I never really noticed Anthony Andrews all through Ivanhoe due to my favourite character in that book being Maurice rather than Wilfred, but this show really brings his ability to the fore, and everyone else's too. It is my opinion that everyone was superbly cast - and acted superbly, too - and though the Chauvelin in this show is not very faithful to the one in the book, it may be an object of some interest to some that he is rather faithful to the *real* Chauvelin - the historical one. In the show it appears that Marguerite addresses him as 'Paul', though, but his real name was Francois-Bernard. I enjoyed the historical accuracy And the joke about Louis Saint-Just was most sink-me-ably apt, if nothing else. And why complain about Percy's accent? It's perfect!
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Summary: BRILLIANT!
Review: This film has fast become a family favorite - it has action, drama, romance and plenty of laughs. There is something in here for everyone. Anthony Andrews pulls of a brilliant performance, and Jane Seymour is stunning as Marguerite! This is a film that can be watched over and over again with much enjoyment.
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Summary: Red Pimpernell
Review: Anthony Andrews! Do I have to say more
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