Rating: 
Summary: NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME...
Review: All those viewers who loved the popular, epic BBC production of "Poldark", which was shown on Masterpiece Theatre in the mid to late nineteen seventies, will be more than disappointed with this film. They will be outraged. There is nothing epic about this film. The Poldark family saga is done an injustice by its very release, so very bad is it. It is with absolute justification that this film was pilloried by the critics. While none of the same actors of the original BBC production appear in this film, and they should thank their lucky stars that they do not, the fault lies not with the actors cast in this film. Mel Martin is a credible Demelza, and John Bowe is an adequate, though uncharismatic, Ross Poldark. Unfortunately, they cannot compare to Robin Ellis and Angharad Rees in those respective roles. Ioan Gruffudd, lately of Horatio Hornblower fame, is fine as Jeremy Poldark, and Kelly Reilly gamely acts the role of Jeremy's beautiful, high spirited sister, Clowance. Michael Atwell is excellent as George Warleggan, Ross Poldark's arch enemy. Still, their innate abilities are not sufficient to overcome the poor direction, the bad screenplay, and the inartful editing of this film. This is a film that, quite simply, should never have been released. The direction by Richard Laxton is ham handed and has all the drama of day old bread. The editing of the film leaves it incomprehensible at times. The screenplay is startling in its ineptness, as the film abruptly, though mercifully, ends with absolutely no closure of any of the story lines in the film. Perhaps, the director had high hopes that it would be continued as a sort of miniseries. If so, he was decidedly mistaken. This hellish screenplay, based upon Winston Graham's novel "Stranger From the Sea", is sure to have Winston Graham turning over in his grave over the indignity of being associated in some way with this complete travesty. Not even a viewer who loves period pieces, as I do, can sanction this mess. Do not waste your money. This film is a turkey.
Rating: 
Summary: Return to Nampara (sort of...)
Review: As a long-time fan of Masterpiece Theatre's "Poldark" sagas, I was pleasantly surprised to find a new edition to the video epic. Sadly, none of the original stars came back to make this sequel. It's difficult to accept the new cast at first, but they do grow on you and soon you find yourself back in Cornwall enjoying an exciting story. Unfortunately, the movie abruptly ends just when you start to feel back at home. If this is a movie to be followed by more sequels, hurray and sign me up! As a stand-alone film, it is little more than a quick reunion with characters you once cared a lot about in the mini series. Well-acted, but ultimately going no where.
Rating:
Summary: Return to Nampara (sort of...)
Review: As a long-time fan of Masterpiece Theatre's "Poldark" sagas, I was pleasantly surprised to find a new edition to the video epic. Sadly, none of the original stars came back to make this sequel. It's difficult to accept the new cast at first, but they do grow on you and soon you find yourself back in Cornwall enjoying an exciting story. Unfortunately, the movie abruptly ends just when you start to feel back at home. If this is a movie to be followed by more sequels, hurray and sign me up! As a stand-alone film, it is little more than a quick reunion with characters you once cared a lot about in the mini series. Well-acted, but ultimately going no where.
Rating: 
Summary: Poldark-Stranger from the Sea
Review: For those who like historical fiction, Winston Graham is number one. This video follows the book Stranger from the Sea. Good acting and excellent backgrounds. Let's hope The Loving Cup is next.
Rating:
Summary: Poldark-Stranger from the Sea
Review: For those who like historical fiction, Winston Graham is number one. This video follows the book Stranger from the Sea. Good acting and excellent backgrounds. Let's hope The Loving Cup is next.
Rating: 
Summary: OK - But Not the Entire Story
Review: I expected something a little different when I bought this Title. Instead of getting an entire movie, I felt as if I was coming in on the middle of a TV series. My feelings were amplified when the "movie" ended without conclusion - my only questions are: When will the "sequels" be available? Why was this made if it's the only one?
Rating:
Summary: Great...but there's no ending!
Review: I've never seen the old Poldark series or read the books...but I thought its a great story and the acting was superb. I can't believe it ended so abrubtly. They should of at least finished the story. It leaves you hanging.
Rating:
Summary: OK - But Not the Entire Story
Review: If you know and love the original 1975-1977 TV series (shown on PBS in
America), then you'll hate this new dreadful version. None of the
brilliant actors from the classic BBC production took part in this
mess, and it was justly despised by all fans and slammed by most UK
critics. The warmth and charm such talented actors like Robin Ellis
(as the title character), Angharad Rees, Ralph Bates, Clive Francis
and Judy Geeson put into the original series is totally missing
here. If you want faultless performances, theater-like atmosphere and
good quality television (mostly filmed on videotape, except for the
outdoor scenes), then you're best advised to wait for BBC to release
the whole original series on DVD (soon please !!!) or stick with your
good old VHS.
Rating:
Summary: Awful 90s version.
Review: If you know and love the original 1975-1977 TV series (shown on PBS inAmerica), then you'll hate this new dreadful version. None of thebrilliant actors from the classic BBC production took part in thismess, and it was justly despised by all fans and slammed by most UKcritics. The warmth and charm such talented actors like Robin Ellis(as the title character), Angharad Rees, Ralph Bates, Clive Francisand Judy Geeson put into the original series is totally missinghere. If you want faultless performances, theater-like atmosphere andgood quality television (mostly filmed on videotape, except for theoutdoor scenes), then you're best advised to wait for BBC to releasethe whole original series on DVD (soon please !!!) or stick with yourgood old VHS.
Rating:
Summary: Hellish!
Review: OK, I admit I'm a fan of the orginal but, being aware that the original cast were not involved I approached this with an open mind. I came away with one burning question. Had any of the casting department actually read any of the books??? The saving grace could have been the presence of Fiona Victory. In the (much lamented) absence of Judy Geeson, she could have made a very credible Caroline Enys. I have seen Ms Victory in other roles and know that she could have brought the right qualitites to the role. However, she was prevented from doing that by the dreadful screenplay. In short, my advice is stick to the books or buy the BBC series. This production bore no relation to the books and, had it not bore the Poldark name, I would never have made the connection.
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