The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

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Summary: Unrated?
Review: I feel that this movie should be R, just for the fact alone that there are many, many nudity scenes. We had to fast forward the movie so many times, the plot was confusing. My 9 year-old cousin owns this movie, and he watches it all of the time. If this movie was perhaps rated, and rated appropriately, maybe he and his family could have been warned ahead of time. While this movie did have a good plot, once it got going, and had a good portrayal of the book, I hardly think it was as good as everyone thinks. Maybe if they had cut back on the nudity, or covered the nudity up, this could have been as great of a movie as everyone says.

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Summary: Moll Flanders
Review: I first saw this Masterpiece Theater production on PBS and I fell in love with it instantly. Alex Kingston shines brightly as Moll Flanders, a woman determined to make her way in life as a gentlewoman. She will do this by marrying the richest of men, but then she meets someone different, who makes her believe she doesn't have to have money to make her way. A great supporting cast follows Kingston (who happens to be my favourite "movie star") as well. Excellent acting, cinematography and costume design add to the fabulous results of making the 18the century come alive again. *Note: There are two musical scores for this movie. One by Mark Springer, the other by Jim Parker (which won an award). This one has the score by Jim Parker.*

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Summary: Alex Kingston is a knock-out!
Review: I have seen this movie many times. I own a VHS copy of it, however, I do want this new, special edition DVD. Alex Kingston performs superbly as the lead performance of Moll Flanders: our sexy, lusty and resourceful heroine. She is a woman who grows up with a strong passion for sexual enjoyment, looking for the best and richest of all men. When she marries them, she serves them with sexual pleasures. Usually, her husbands die, so she is left with their fortune. Daniel Craig is Moll's greatest love, Jemmy Seagrave. Originally, she meant to do the same thing with him: gain power and become a grand gentlewoman. However, as Moll says in the finished film, "Jemmy spoke to my heart, and to other parts too." There are many sex scenes in this BBC film, and many people call them repetitive. However, if you watch the movie, and listen to Moll when she turns to the camera and speaks to you, you will find that the sexual interaction only adds to the personal nature of the film. There is one thing I want to know about this special edition DVD set. The following is my question: does this edition of the BBC film include the extra sequences like in the UK video release? I saw this Moll Flanders on PBS and there was some scenes I didn't see after buying it on video. I really wish somebody would tell me if those scenes are on this DVD... One of these extra sequences is a shot of Jemmy and Moll on their wedding night of Jemmy kissing Moll's breasts. On the VHS version I own, this breast-kissing shot is replaced with a shot of Moll holding up her arm and then Jemmy running his hand down it and holding her breasts. I really prefer the breast-kissing as it was the shot I originally saw when I first saw this film. Someone tell me if that is on this DVD!!
Overall, this movie is probably one of my favourite movies of all time. Every genre comes together to make a mastepiece! Every frame is amazing! Not a single scene is boring! A real treat for all!

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Summary: THIS IS NOT A FILM FOR KIDS OR TEENS-PLEASE!!!
Review: I must admit, I find it quite curious that other reviewers let their kids watch this movie, let alone the fact that kids themselves are reviewing it. I don't mean to sound like a prude, but the themes of this movie are not intended for kids to comprehend, in my opinion. And I just feel the whole movie is over-rated by these reviewers. I found the movie interesting and even a little funny at times, but for one thing, I do not think the actress who plays Moll is that pretty. And she acted adequately but certainly no oscar-winning performance- come on! An o.k. movie, interesting, but I would hardly rate it as high as many of the previous reviewers. I guess I just find the story-line unappealing and unconvincing but that is a personal preference. I also agree with one young reviewer, that I don't think the too- frequent nudity was really that necessary. Some is o.k., but it was overdone, in my opinion. I prefer more positive, uplifting, inspirational stories. This one was entertaining, though, I must admit. BUT FOR GOD'S SAKE, DON'T LET YOUR KIDS WATCH IT ! END

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Summary: Not as entertaining or interesting any
Review: I reviewed this movie two times already when I was 9 and I thought that it was all that before. Now, I really see that it is a big bunch of ignorant scenes put together. Like my cousin, Michelle said, the repetitive nudity in this movie is completely unnecessary and just the constant sex alone is so unneeded.
I am find myself more to like the big screen version starring Robin Wright. It's o.k., BUT I HAD TO FAST FORWARD SO MANY FRIGGIN' TIMES!!!

Rating:
Summary: Really Entertaining
Review: I saw this version of Moll Flanders for the first time this past spring on PBS. I assumed it was going to be some sort of stuffy Masterpiece Theatre-type production, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was anything but. This saucy, fun film had me riveted to the tv screen the entire time-I don't think there was a single boring moment throughout.

Rating:
Summary: Unexpectedly and thoroughly satisfying . . .
Review: I stumbled on this movie by accident and after just a few minutes was riveted. What a gem! Moll as played by Alex Kingston is just fabulous. Nothing I've seen her in since allows her to showcase her talent so fully. The story has many robust twists and turns, the characters are ribald and more alive than most real people I know, and Alex is the glue that superbly holds it all together. Don't miss this one!

Rating:
Summary: Unexpectedly and thoroughly satisfying . . .
Review: I stumbled on this movie by accident and after just a few minutes was riveted. What a gem! Moll as played by Alex Kingston is just fabulous. Nothing I've seen her in since allows her to showcase her talent so fully. The story has many robust twists and turns, the characters are ribald and more alive than most real people I know, and Alex is the glue that superbly holds it all together. Don't miss this one!

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Summary: Not a good version
Review: I watched the miniseries when it came on PBS and I was excited when it came on DVD but have been disappointed. Several scenes have been omitted from the DVD version including Roland's first romantic overture to Moll in a beautiful circlular garden, and when she finds herself spiraling into wickedness she prays to God for help and then turns to the camera and says "do you think He helped me, has He ever helped you?" They're small omissions but I considered them important and with no subtitles of any kind, I can't recommend this edition and regret buying it myself instead of seeking out the PBS version.

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Summary: Great serie
Review: It is a great serie, much better than the movie with Robin Wright. If you don't know Alex, like I do, it is even more fascinating to look at her. She is a beautiful woman, and a great actress, and she deserved the fame she got after this masterpiece! I've watched this serie, for a hundred times but it is still great!