This adaptation of Charles Dickens novel was filmed as a mini-series because that's the only possible way to fit all of the richness of characters, plot twists, and surprises in. There are 4 CD's with 4 episodes each...but, don't you worry, this is a time investment worth making!
The cast was incredible, the dialogue quotable, and I was delighted to see some actual ACTING (did you know that some actors actually have some skill in the craft and are not just type casted for the part?) Andy Serkis is just plain terrifying as the murderer Rigaud and Russell Tovey will break your heart wide open as John Chivery even if you've never experienced unrequited love for yourself.
There are some silly over-the-top characatures, but Dickens was a master at using these for their entertainment value and to keep his reader's interest as he weaved an intricate plot together. My hat is off to Andrew Davies for the adaptation. This one is going on my list of books to read!
The cast was incredible, the dialogue quotable, and I was delighted to see some actual ACTING (did you know that some actors actually have some skill in the craft and are not just type casted for the part?) Andy Serkis is just plain terrifying as the murderer Rigaud and Russell Tovey will break your heart wide open as John Chivery even if you've never experienced unrequited love for yourself.
There are some silly over-the-top characatures, but Dickens was a master at using these for their entertainment value and to keep his reader's interest as he weaved an intricate plot together. My hat is off to Andrew Davies for the adaptation. This one is going on my list of books to read!
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