The Complete Forsyte Saga [DVD] [2003]

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Beautiful Englishness but a fault in the product
Review date: 2010-09-10 Rating: 10 out of 10

Wonderful English story with superb acting, no rudeness and exquisite politeness. Such a pity that there is a fault - the picture froze and then when it resumed there was a speech delay which totally spoils the occasion of it all. Please help me to replace this product with another one.

Reviews

My wife just loves it!
Review date: 2010-09-01 Rating: 10 out of 10

I bought this DVD for my wife in July. She's watched it (running time over 11 hours) 4 times already. She loves it!

We're both very impressed by the acting of Rupert Graves as Soames Forsyte, whose presence on screen is chilling.

The forsyte saga DVD
Review date: 2010-08-13 Rating: 8 out of 10

Very happy with the delivery service unfortunately one part of disc one would not play properly

Watch it after reading!
Review date: 2010-08-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

I read the first Forsyte trilogy that this series is based on and wanted to re watch it. I think its done very well, and I particularly like Damien Lewis as Soames. I know he has red hair, but I think he captures the character so well. The rather remote, seemingly unemotional man, who hides a great passion. I do agree that Gina Mckee doesn't really cut the mustard looks wise, but I do think she also captures Irene's aloof rather condescending characteristics. I have to say that in the book I found her rather unlikeable. It's definitely worth watching, and i might the old black and white one next.

Adaptation
Review date: 2010-03-20 Rating: 6 out of 10

I have to agree with Judith about this version. I know they adapt books and I am not a purist as I thought they did sterling work on Lord of the rings triology considering what a mighty work Jackson and Co had to contend with, but I felt Irene was all wrong. Nothing against Gina McKee, but she was all wrong for the part. Nyree Dawn Porter was so lovely in the 60s version, and yes, blonde and passionate when she found love. Even when Gina McKee was happy, she still looked as if she'd been slapped in the face with a wet fish. On the other hand, I loved Corin Redgrave and Rupert Graves. Bosinney very good too. I also had trouble with the ageing. And I couldnt cope with Barbara Flynn being Damian Lewis' mother, at one point I thought she was his sister! But I think thats because I still remember her in very sexy roles. She suddenly seems to be playing lots of staid, matronly parts. Is this what we do to actresses over 40?
One good thing though, its made me want to re-read the novels.
I would recommend this dvd as a preliminary to reading the novels for anyone who hasnt read it but be ready to be disappointed.

Product Details/Specifications

Actor(s):
Rupert Graves
Damian Lewis
Gina McKee
Ioan Gruffudd
Wendy Craig

Creators:
Rupert Graves (Primary Contributor)
Damian Lewis (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115222930
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 4
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-11-20
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 699 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2003
Language: English (Original Language)