Period Movies Box - Mansfield Park (1999) - Reviewed

Mansfield Park (1999)

My Overall Rating - 6.5/10

Mansfield Park - Frances O' Connor

Mansfield Park, another masterpiece by Jane Austen. Like all other movies made on Austen's books this one too is a good period drama to watch. The movie stars Frances O' Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivolo, Sophia Myles among the rest. The protagonist of the novel is Fanny Price, young and intelligent woman but with a humble background. The story follows Fanny's life at her home with a large family and scarce resources and the years when she is sent to live at her rich aunt's at Mansfield Park.

Let me be very clear at the outset, if you're expecting something which is like Pride and Prejudice, I'm afraid you'd disappointed. Though the leading character of the story is intelligent and good you won't be able to connect with her as much as you did with Elizabeth Bennet or Elinor Dashwood. The movie differs from the novel in more ways than one. Not to ignore, Mansfield Park was the least famous of Jane Austen's books according to the general belief and I think the same. The one thing which I didn't like at all was the change made to the character of Fanny Price. In the novel, Fanny is shown to be shy and timid, never giving her opinions on a topic where as in the movie Fanny is shown as extrovert as any woman could be at that time (we are talking about early 1800s here for God's sake).

Overall, the acting and the performances are good and I don't think that the actors can be blamed for any drawbacks in the movie. The differences made to the plot of the movie from the original book is definitely annoying since they have made changes to the personality of the protagonist herself. Still, the movie is a good one time watch and you won't regret your two hours you invest on it.

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Period Movies Box - Keira Knightley (Prominent Faces of Period Cinema)

Keira Knightley

Born	Kiera Christina Knightley 26 March 1985 (age 26) Teddington, London, England
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	1993–present

Young and dynamic Keira Knightley has done wonders in the movie industry. She has proved her acting skills now and again in different roles and different genres of cinema. Also, she has been nominated for Oscar for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennett in Pride & Prejudice. 


At such a young age she has already worked in a number of period movies and against the best of performers in Hollywood. 




Her period movie list -

• Oliver Twist -1999
• Pirates of the Carribean - 2003,2006,2007
• King Arthur - 2004
• Pride and Prejudice - 2005
• Atonement - 2007
• The Edge of Love - 2008
• The Duchess - 2008

We will soon see her in other period movie A Dangerous Mind.

Period Movies - Nicholas Nickleby - Reviewed

Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Jamie Bell, Christopher Plummer, Jim Broadbent, Anne Hathaway, Romola Garai

Charles Dickens, like William Shakespeare, is one of those reliable authors to whom filmmakers can turn when they have a desire to produce something with a classical bent. The length and complexity of many of Dickens' novels makes them a challenge to adapt into motion picture screenplays (the ideal format for them is the television mini-series). Nicholas Nickleby is especially problematic. Not only is the book a gargantuan 800+ pages (depending on font size), but it is rather… shall we say… slow.

Writer/director Douglas McGrath, who gave a similar treatment to Emma six years ago, has successfully condensed Nicholas Nickleby to the point where it can fit into a time span of less than two and one-quarter hours without doing irreparable damage to the story's essence. The narrative shows occasional hiccups, but, considering how it has been shoehorned, it is reasonably clear. The characters, while losing some of their depth, are nevertheless well-defined. And the pace has been greatly quickened. Dickens' book is an excellent means to aid the onset of sleep; McGrath's movie zips along. Yet, despite the differences, this still feels like Dickens, perhaps because the best things about Nicholas Nickleby remain, including the uniquely Dickensian setting (19th century England) and characters.

The title character is played by British TV actor Charlie Hunnam, whose good looks prove not to be a detriment to his ability to play the 19-year old only son of a recently deceased country gentleman. When Nicholas' father dies, leaving behind a legacy of debt, the young man is forced to travel with his mother and sister, Kate (Romola Garai), to London to seek the assistance of Nicholas' uncle, Ralph (Christopher Plummer). A notorious miser with little concern for his poorer relations, Ralph nevertheless appears to show signs of humanity by securing a position for Nicholas as the assistant headmaster at a rural boys' school, working for Wackford Squeers (Jim Broadbent). Soon, however, Nicholas learns that his uncle has given him an unbearably odious job – Squeers is a sadist who delights in punishing the children in his charge. One day, when Squeers is beating the crippled boy Smike (Jamie Bell), Nicholas loses patience with the headmaster and turns the cane on him. He then departs, taking Smike with him. This action enrages Ralph, exacerbating his already prickly relationship with Nicholas and encouraging Ralph to take revenge upon Kate, who is under his "protection."

McGrath's Nicholas Nickleby is set up as a struggle of good, as personified by Nicholas, against evil, as represented by Ralph. Each of these characters has various allies, but the final struggle is between the two of them. In the acting department, Christopher Plummer is vastly superior to Hunnam, who gives a straightforward but unspectacular portrayal of Nicholas. Plummer essays Ralph like Scrooge – sinister, nasty, miserly, and driven exclusively by base emotions and desires. The difference is that, while one dramatic night results in Scrooge's redemption, there is no such light at the end of the tunnel for Ralph. (Dickens wrote Nicholas Nickleby a few years before A Christmas Carol.) The supporting players - including Jim Broadbent as the oily, vicious Squeers; Anne Hathaway as Madeline Bray, the other half of Nicholas' heart; and Billy Elliot's Jamie Bell as Smike - represent a strong group of secondary actors. Nathan Lane, Alan Cumming, and Timothy Spall also have small parts.

The progression of the story is somewhat episodic, as is characteristic of many of Dickens' tales. Purists and die-hard aficionados of the novel may be dismayed by the manner in which it has been adapted, with all of the fat trimmed off (and, as I'm sure some will comment, some of the meat and bone with it), but, for a general movie-going audience, Nicholas Nickleby works. This is the engaging story of an upright man's quest to protect his family, find love, and see justice done. As a means to bring a classic novel to the attention of a modern audience, McGrath's Nicholas Nickleby is a success.

--James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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Period Movies Box - Colin Firth (Prominent faces of Period Cinema)

COLIN FIRTH

Born	Colin Andrew Firth 10 September 1960 (age 50) Grayshott, Hampshire, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1983–present

   (Source - Wikipedia)




If you could make a list of versatile actors then I think you cannot miss out Colin Firth. Be it comedy, romance, adventure or drama, he has proved himself the master of all the genres. Comedies like Nanny McPhee, muscial like Mamma Mia or romance like Bridget Jones, he has done it all and with great finesse. He recently won the Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of the character of King George VI in the movie The King's Speech. He also bagged the Golden Globe for the same role. 


His period movie list:

• A Month in the Country - 1987
• Valmont - 1989
• The Advocate - 1993
• Pride and Prejudice - 1995
• Shakespeare in Love - 1998
• The Turn of the Screw - 1999
• Girl with a Pearl Earring - 2004
• The Last Legion - 2007
• The King's Speech - 2010

We will soon see him again acting in a period movie Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

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Period Movies Box - Most Prominent Faces of Period Cinema - Maggie Smith

Greetings!


I thought of posting about the actors and actresses who have been very prominent when it comes to Period Cinema. Since there are many on the list, I'll be posting about them in parts in different posts (posts will be labelled as Prominent Face or PF).


To start with, I am going to write about one of my most favorite acting personalitie in the world, one of the most celebrated actresses and iconic Maggie Smith!


MAGGIE SMITH

Born	Margaret Natalie Smith 28 December 1934 (age 76) Ilford, London, England
Other names	Dame Maggie Smith
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1952–present

    (Source - Wikipedia)



'One of the world's most famous and distinguished actress', as quoted on IMDb and so she is. She has also won the Oscar two time for her performances in The Prime of Jean Brodie(1969) and California Suite(1978).


No matter what your age is, I am sure you must have seen this marvel on screen since she is extremely versatile. Younger fans know her by the name of Prof. McGonnagal in the Harry Potter series. The works of Smith are numerous and more so excellent. If we were to start discussing all her works I guess I will have to write another blog or two, all in her praise so I will only write down the names of the period movies she has worked in.


The list is famous!

• Quartet -1981
• A Room with a View - 1985
• Washington Square - 1997
• David Copperfield - 1999
• Gosford Park - 2001
• Becoming Jane - 2007
• Capturing Mary - 2007
• Time to Time - 2009
• Downtown Abbey - 2010-2011

The second season of Downtown Abbey is about to go air and we will see her on the screen soon!

Period Movies - Much Ado about Nothing - Reviewed

Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Robert Sean Leonard, Kate Beckinsale, Keanu Reeves, Richard Briers, Michael Keaton, Brian Blessed

Much Ado about Nothing is Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of one of Shakespeare's better-known comedies. Centered around two romances - Hero (Kate Beckinsale) and Claudio (Robert Sean Leonard), and Benedick (Kenneth Branagh) and Beatrice (Emma Thompson) - the story follows these very different courtships. For Hero and Claudio, it's love at first sight and, as with any immediate attraction, they have a lot to learn about each other. Beatrice and Benedick, on the other hand, have known each other for quite some time and it takes a little none-too-subtle prodding from their friends to help them realize and admit their feelings.

With Henry V, Kenneth Branagh made a stunning motion picture directorial debut, setting the cinematic world on its collective ear with a rendering of the story that many consider the equal of, if not superior to, the legendary Laurence Olivier production. Now, two films (Dead Again and Peter's Friends) and four years later, Branagh has again taken Shakespeare to his pinnacle. Much Ado about Nothing is a much different sort of picture, but no less impressive.

For those who don't find Shakespeare's comedies funny, this is the film to see, because it's hilarious. It isn't just the lines that create laughter, but the manner in which they're set up and delivered. Expressions and actions often play a large part in the comedy, some of which is decidedly physical. These are the kinds of things that don't appear on the written page. The film also contains its share of drama, and the pathos and poignancy come as easily and naturally as humor.

The life and vitality of this production are amazing. Things move along with a breezy energy that makes it impossible not to get caught up in the experience. Cuts and edits to the unabridged play are partly responsible for the uptempo pace. However, while Branagh is not entirely faithful to the original text of Much Ado about Nothing, his film takes pains to capture the play's spirit. Only Shakespearean purists are likely to recongized what has been excised.

As might be expected, Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson turn in sparkling performances. To date, neither has done better work. When they are together, the chemistry is apparent. Here, as in Dead Again and Peter's Friends, it's a high point. Branagh and Thompson are worthy contemporary rivals of any of the silver screen's great husband-and-wife couples.

Denzel Washington, not a name one might initially associate with Shakespeare, delivers Don Pedro's lines with a comfortable ease that might surprise those who associate him only with contemporary films. Keanu Reeves, as Don Pedro's bastard brother, Don John, isn't as bad as one might reasonably expect (given his lackluster track record), principally because he doesn't have many lines. Robert Sean Leonard's range is occasionally stretched, as well. Any time he's supposed to cry, the tears don't quite come.

Veterans Richard Briers and Brian Blessed, along with newcomer Kate Beckinsale, fill out the supporting roles with typical British flair. Michael Keaton is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser as the over-the-top Constable Dogberry. He's like something lifted from Monty Python, complete with The Holy Grail's galloping around on a non-existent horse. Somehow, I don't think Shakespeare envisioned the character like this.

Much Ado about Nothing is a gem of a movie - a real find in 1993's sea of mediocrity. Branagh has successfully used a mixed cast of "names" and "unknowns" to breathe life into this lavish production, and never has Shakespeare been more warmly received. I'm not sure if "feel good" has ever been used to describe a picture based on the Bard's work, but the expression fits. This film cements Branagh's status as a great director of Shakespeare, and perhaps of film in general, as well.

--James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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Period Movies - TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY - Upcoming Movie

TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

The spy thriller features a stellar cast including Gary Oldman, Kathy Burke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Ciarán Hinds, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Konstantin Khabensky, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Roger Lloyd Pack, and Mark Strong. Directed by Tomas Alfredson (“Let The Right One In”) it is a Working Title production for STUDIOCANAL.

Set in the period of 1970s, TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY finds George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a recently retired MI6 agent, doing his best to adjust to a life outside the secret service. However, when a disgraced agent reappears with information concerning a mole at the heart of the Circus, Smiley is drawn back into the murky field of espionage. Tasked with investigating which of his trusted former colleagues has chosen to betray him and their country, Smiley narrows his search to four suspects – all experienced, urbane, successful agents – but past histories, rivalries and friendships make it far from easy to pinpoint the man who is eating away at the heart of the British establishment.

The screenplay is by Peter Straughan and Bridget O’Connor and the film, which was shot in London, Budapest and Istanbul is produced by Working Title’s co-chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner and Robyn Slovo. The executive producers are Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin, Douglas Urbanski, Peter Morgan, Olivier Courson, Ron Halpern and John le Carré.

TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY will be released in UK & Ireland on
16 September 2011 through Optimum Releasing.
-- Close-Up Film

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Period Movies - Snow White VS Snow White - Upcoming Movies

Visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh heads into fairy-tale territory with an adaptation of the tale of -Snow White in this Relativity Media production. Julia Roberts co-stars as the Evil Queen, with Lily Collins starring as Snow White and The Social Network's Armie Hammer taking on the role of Prince Andrew Alcott.
--StarPulse

There will be an immensely interesting competition between the two Snow White movies, with Kristen Stewart starring as Snow White in The Snow White and the Huntsman. Personally, I have my own reasons to watch both these movies, the previous because it stars Julia Roberts and my eyes would be after Armie Hammer(of course); the second one because Kristen Stewart would be braking away from her Twilight-image(hopefully).


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Period Movies - The Hobbit - Upcoming Movie

The Hobbit - new video released

Despite being one of the most eagerly awaited movies in recent years Peter Jackson decided not to preview ‘The Hobbit’ at this year’s Comic-Con. But he did release a superb preview poster.

On Wednesday the 49-year old triple-Oscar winner told fans on his Facebook page he didn’t feel the movie was ready to even be presented in preview.

“New Line and Warner Bros. were very happy to support a presentation, but I declined, simply because I felt it was too early,” he writes. “There’s so much more of the films still to shoot. I just wanted to get that out there…Hate to disappoint anyone. But something tells me we will be there in force next year.”

And fans are on his side – the post has over 1,200 ‘likes’ and still growing.

--Hot Momma Gossip

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Period Movies - Titanic 3D re-release scheduled for April 2012, 100 years after the ship set sail -Upcoming Movie

Titanic 3D re-release

Before James Cameron was all about 3D he did a few features you may have heard of, including some indie project calledTitanic that happens to be the second highest grossing movie of all time. Now, that flick is going to return to theaters and of course, it's in 3D. He's been working on the conversion for several years and says it "will be Titanic as you've never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D." This is certainly no Clash of the Titans rush job, but as much as viewers loved Leo & Kate the first time around, whether or not they fill up movie houses again on April 6, 2012 (and for the Star Wars 3D re-releases) will either lift or crush the potential for conversions and 3D movies in general.

--Richard Lawler

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Period Movies - The Woman In Black 2012 - Upcoming Movies

The Woman In Black

Daniel Radcliffe in The Woman in the Black

Produced by Talisman Films in association with Hammer Films

The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true intent.

--HAMMER

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Period Movies - Great Expectations (2012) -Upcoming Movie

Great Expectations (2012)

Director Mike Newell will follow up last year's action-adventure Prince of Persia with a new film adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Plans to release the film in 2012 are part of a year-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of the novelist's birth, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

On February 7, the British Film Institute announced "the largest-ever retrospective of film and television adaptations of Dickens's work," set to tour the globe in 2012, including visits to the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Cinémathèque grançaise in Paris.

The bicentenary, called "Dickens 2012," will be coordinated by the Charles Dickens Museum, Film London and an international group of institutions to deliver a program of events on February 7, 2012.

Of the various films based on the tale, one of the truest versions of Great Expectations is David Lean's 1946 version starring Jean Simmons and Alec Guinness. Also, Anthony Hopkins starred in a 1989 rendition in which Jean Simmons appeared, and a 1974 version featured Michael York and Sarah Miles.

Alfonso Cuarón (Y Tu Mamá También, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) did a modernized telling of the tale starring Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert DeNiro in 1998.

Great Expectations tells the tale of Pip, an orphan in 1800s England who attains wealth through the gift of an unknown benefactor.

--Independent, UK

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PERIOD MOVIES-Kristen Stewart in THE SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN - Upcoming Movie

Stewart in New Bold Shows : a Period Movie

The Snow White and the Huntsman panel just ended at the San Diego Comic Con, and we’ve got things to show you. The movie stars Kristen Stewart as Snow White, but it’s not Snow White as you’ve ever envisioned her. Think Snow White in battle armor. Actually, don’t just think it, check out the first ever pic of Stewart as Snow White in Hunstman below. Click the image to see it in high-res:




Yep, that’s Snow White. You can see where they’re going with this thing. Think about what Tim Burton did with Alice in Wonderland, for instance, where Alice ended up in similarly badass armor by the movie’s end.

Here’s your first look at the rest of the Snow White and the Huntsman characters including Charlize Theron as the wicked Queen, Sam Clafin as the Prince, and Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman. Click on each image to embiggen.      








At last the existence of two simultaneous Snow White projects in Hollywood is starting to make sense. The two films are so different, that it now seems almost ridiculous to consider them in the same category. Tarsem Singh’s movie is taking a more traditional approach as true and typical Snow White.

--CINEMABLEND


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Jane Eyre (1996) - Reviewed

JANE EYRE (1996)

MY OVERALL RATING : 6.5/10

The movie stars William Hurt, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Anna Paquin, Fiona Shaw, Joan Plowright among the rest, English casting is usual in period dramas. It is the third screen adaptation of the book Jane Eyre by English author Charlotte Bronte (one of the three famous Bronte sisters). The story follows the life of Jane Eyre, orphaned at a young age then sent to live with her cruel aunt and after that to a brutal school for girls. It tells about the misery of the protagonist in her early years of life and the years that follow.

It is said to be loosely based on the author's own life and the school she was sent to. The story is full of sorrow and hardships until Jane starts working as a governess. The characters have been built up adequately and the plot development is also very good.

One of the attractions of the movie would be Anna Paquin playing young Jane Eyre and she has done the job very nicely. Lead performances by Charlotte Gainsbourg and William Hurt are very engaging.

The movie has been made with maturity and unnecessary glitz has been avoided. Its a serious movie and you won't find the characters laughing very often, even smiles are rare. Majority of the movie seems like a tragedy but its a good movie. I won't tell you the climax over here, you should rather watch it yourself. Overall, a good, period drama!

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Pride & Prejudice (2005) - Reviewed

PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005)

My Overall Rating : 7/10

If there is a movie which does not require any reviews, I'm sure it would be this one! I don't exactly know if this was the second or third time that Jane Austen's classic masterpiece was made into a movie, but this version is definitely most famous by far. The movie stars Keira Knightley, Mathew Macfadyen, Carey Mulligan, Rosamund Pike, Donald Sutherland and many others. The casting is all English, which is again quite usual. 

We surely know the plot of Pride & Prejudice because young girls pick up this book soon after finishing Snow White! The movie is very loyal to the book through out. You can see the locations and countryside of Georgian era England. I would like to draw your attention to the sound score of the movie, personally I loved it (the background score when Darcy and Elizabeth dance for the first time). 

No matter how reserved and pride Mr. Darcy seems, you'll love him anyway. Also, Elizabeth Bennet's sharp remarks and wit is unavoidable and you'll enjoy them surely. As all other Jane Austen's novels this one too depicts the social conditions of the then England and the position of females.

Lastly, I would suggest that this is one movie which defines the genre of Period Movies and you can't go on missing it. Absolute treat!

IMDb Link : Pride & Prejudice

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The Duchess (2008) Reviewed

• THE DUCHESS (2008)

My Overall Rating : 6/10

The movie is the screen adaptation of the book GEORGIANA, THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE by Amanda Foreman. It follows the life of Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, an 18th century aristocrat who was famous and much loved by the subjects. 

The cast includes Keira Knightley (Georgiana), Ralph Fiennes (the Duke), Hayley Atwell, Dominic Cooper and Charlotte Rampling, among the rest. The leads are all English, as is very common in such screen adaptation of novels. The cast has done a good work and you can always expect a movie to be worth a watch if it stars Ralph Fiennes. 

According to me, the movie is not very enjoyable or something you could watch alongwith your family, but it is very original and somewhat depressing at times. The story is set in the 18th century so that means you can witness the beautiful countryside scenes, vast gardens, big hats and of course, huge mansions and palaces.

The good part is that the movie has been made with maturity and the crew hasn't tried to glamorize the plot, its original, natural and straight forward, so are the characters of the movie. Once again, Keira Knightley has proved that she can be trusted with roles in period movies.

I think I would recommend this movie to you since I found it honest and mature. Don't watch it with your kids, its not very advisable, otherwise they would bug you with questions that would well embarrass you!

IMDb Link : The Duchess

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Little Women (1994) Reviewed

• LITTLE WOMEN(1994)

My Overall Rating : 9/10

Based on the famous novel Little Women by the American writer Louisa May Alcott, this movie stars Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, Kirsten Dunst, Samantha Mathis and many others. The star cast is powerful of course and so is the movie. The plot is set in post civil war America, where the March family consisting of four daughters and their mother is living at their home while Mr. March has volunteered to participate in the war. 

The protagonist is Jo March (played by Winona Ryder), a character loosely based on the author of the book herself. 

The opening itself introduces us to the March family explaining their current situation as Mrs. March reads a letter from Mr. March, to her daughters. The story proceeds and sets the plots even firmer.  One thing that I think you must watch out for (especially if you're a girl), Christian Bale playing Laurie. I say so because today's generation has seen him playing psycho and macho roles alone, so please take a look at this apple pie character of his, I'm sure you'll like it.

The movie is good in every aspect, the characters are very original, the pace never really slows down and the performance is great. The ensemble of this cast is probably the best possible.

I won't give any further details or narrate the complete story myself, its for you to watch. I believe it is a CLASSIC.

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Useful Links: Little Women - IMDb

Little Women - Wikipedia


Personally, this is my most most favorite, for a number of reasons including Christian Bale as Laurie!


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I am going to remove the Reviewed page since it is going far down the template. Instead, I'll posting the reviews on the Home page itself. Also, a list with the links to all the reviewed movies will placed it the sidebar, all for your convenience.

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Introductions

Hello Movie-watchers!

Do you have an eye for period movies but don't come across them as often as you would want to? Well, this was the case with me. I love costume dramas and movie adaptations of classic English novels but the problem was that I had to search for them for hours and finally get few names. Pardon my saying, but the screen has been flooded with poor romantic comedies of late and that is one thing I really hate. I think there is something special, dignified in period movies. In period movies you could see people arguing with each other without saying the F-word; they bowed to each other and didn't use short forms and other silly acronyms.

One could say that the Film Suggestions option on an IMDb page is helpful for finding movies of your choice, but I think hand picked movie list would serve us better than bots working for a website. Of course, I don't blame IMDb, its one of the best things that has happened to the movie industry all over the world, great deal of information.

Anyway, having conveyed the idea of this blog I would like to say that praising and appreciating period movies would not make us ancient, so we might as well share our movie list and enjoy doing so!

I would expect you to be back soon and I assure you that I will not prove you wrong.

Happy Watching!