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Wives and Daughters 
Actors : Justine Waddell, Bill Paterson, Francesca Annis, Keeley Hawes, Tom Hollander
Director : Nicholas Renton
Studio : BBC Warner
by BBC Warner
Brand : Warner Brothers
Release Date : 2006-09-26
Publisher : BBC Warner
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 3
EAN : 0794051267627
UPC : 794051267627
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 169 reviews)
List Price : $39.98
Our Price : $29.50
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Product Description |
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From the team that brought you "Pride and Prejudice." Set in a richly portrayed society well-stocked with eccentric nobles and gossipy villagers the story centers around 17-year-old Molly Gibson the only daughter of a respected country Doctor.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 794051267627 Manufacturer No: E2676 |
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Americancivilwar.com |
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Misguided stepmothers, romantic betrayals, secret marriages--these are not just the makings of modern soap operas; this is what makes the BBC's delightful four-episode miniseries Wives and Daughters come to life. Sweet Molly Gibson (played artfully by Justine Waddell, who communicates more with a squint of her eyes than most actresses can with pages of dialogue) was living life pleasantly when her widowed father (Bill Paterson) decides that, for the good of his daughter, he must remarry. In comes Claire, played to screeching perfection by Francesca Annis. Molly's life is turned upside down by the usually well meaning but off-the-mark Claire, who insists on things being done the proper way. Added to the stew is Claire's beautiful, educated daughter, Cynthia (Keeley Hawes), and the Hamleys, a well-to-do family headed by a squire (Michael Gambon) who is not happy about the romantic interests of his sons. As is typical with BBC miniseries, the quality writing and lush sets add to the overall appeal. Andrew Davies, who adapted Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones's Diary, penned the marvelous screenplay (based on Elizabeth Gaskell's unfinished novel). It's impossible not to compare this to the ever-popular Pride, and Wives and Daughters measures up. --Jenny Brown |
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Entertaining! |
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There are three DVD's in this package and I wished that the story would have never ended. I would have loved to have had more to watch! (The one DVD is of the making of the series.) The directors and screen writers did an excellant job with this movie. It was made for TV, so there are breaks in the movie but this can be useful if you want to watch it over several days. Enjoy it. |
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Perfection! |
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I checked this movie out from the library, but I plan to buy it when possible. The movie is clean, wholesome and sweet, sweet, sweet! Perfect for anyone (especially girls) aged twelve and up, mainly because of interest level. The scenery is gorgeous and most of the characters are quite loveable(even the "bad guys.") Not too heavy on the drama, it's a fairly light movie that is overall pretty uplifting. There are a few serious or sad parts that fit into the storyline, but they don't dominate the tone. One of my favorite movies now. Perfect for moms and their teenage daughters. |
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Meticulous!!!! |
My review will be short but sweet ----This was an absolutely perfect show. From the village to the gorgeous manor houses, from the scenery to the writing, from the casting to the story.....it was just perfect. The BBC and Andrew Davies have done it again. I would not be hard-pressed to say that I liked this better than "Pride and Prejudice".
And do not skip the DVD extras.....fascinating look at how the series was made and a long section about the author. |
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Wives and Daughters |
I saw and read the Elizabeth Gaskell's book North and South and decided to give this DVD a try as well but prior to ordering, I went to imdb.com to see the story line and what others thought of the series.
The story is about a widower and his daughter, Molly. The widower decides that he should remarry to provide his daughter with female companionship. He marries a lady who also has a daughter, Cynthia, about the same age. Molly soon goes to visit with a squire's family who has 2 sons, Osborn and Roger. The film is about the relationship of these 4 characters.
Probably will see if I can get the book to fill in the details for the film.
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Wives and Daughters |
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A drama involving a community of folks that create lives that enthrall the watcher with emotion and carries you to the end. The costumes are lovely and consistent with the period. A good film to own. |
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