- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 2
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- Studio: Paradox
- Release Date: Oct 28 2008
- Run Time: 351 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B001CR49HK
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Affairs of the Heart - Vignettes based on Henry James Works,
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This review is from: Affairs of the Heart Series 1 (DVD)
For those who prefer to watch films rather than to read books, these short films based on Henry James works are a faithful representation. The cast of actors includes Jeremy Brett (Sherlock Holmes), Patricia Routledge (To Sir With Love and Keeping Up Appearances), Dianna Rigg (whose roles have been too many to mention here), and Anton Rodgers (Noah's Ark and May to December)among many other well-known British actors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
SEVEN EPISODES OF ROMANTIC LITERATURE TURNED VIDEO,
By Harold Wolf "Doc" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Affairs of the Heart Series 1 (DVD)
Five stars for American born (1843), turned British subject prior to death, author Henry James and his tales of romantic conquest in an English setting. Stories are primarily Victorian era, as Henry James himself died in 1916. He left behind many very interesting stories and in this DVD set, seven of them have been brought to life in a fun way.Each of the episodes is based on a separate book. Author James has a way of leaving the ending a surprise. Not always does boy get girl, or girl get boy, or all's-well-that-ends-well. You CAN expect the unexpected. That is the delight of this set. Some are romantic tragedy, some comedy, some suspense, a full smorgasbord of high living played out with a wide range of accomplished British actors and actresses. Episode 1: "Catherine" based on "Washington Square" Episode 2: "Adela" based on "The Marriages" Episode 3: "Miss Tita" based on "The Aspern Papers" Episode 4: "Grace" based on "Covering End" Episode 5: "Milly" based on The Wings of the Dove" Episode 6: "Flora" based on "Glasses" Episode 7: "Mary and Louisa" based on "The Tone of Time" and "The Real Thing" If you don't know of Henry James and his writing, the included biography on the DVD set will help. After seeing this group of his stories, you'll be looking for more from his books. With "Affairs of the Heart" you could enjoy him for a week, one DVD segment per day. More likely, however, you'll not be able to put 23 hours between watching each episode. With Henry James having written over 50 published works, let us hope there will be an "Affairs of the Heart Series Two" in the future. 22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Series 2 is Coming!,
By Little Dorrit "ldorrit" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Affairs of the Heart Series 1 (DVD)
I can't add much to the previous review, I agree completely with the excellence of this set. I can only say that I contacted the company that put this out and they tell me the Second series will be out in September 09 and I'll definitely have it on preorder!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An example of good acting,
By Bretfan "Brettfan" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Affairs of the Heart Series 1 (DVD)
I bought this series, at first for Jeremy Brett, who plays in the episode "Grace", a witty and charming one. Brett is, as usual, a dashing and perfect performer. (people who wish to provide this unfairly underrated actor with a posthumous Bafta may go to facebook:"posthumous BAFTA for Jeremy Brett). But in fact, I enjoyed very much all the episodes. The stories are enthralling, deep, behind a light appearance. The actors are very good and their delivery is perfect. Moreover there are english subtitles, very helpful for people who can't hear...and for foreigners. I'm delighted with this series.
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