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Moll Flanders [Import]

James Bowers (Actor), Alex Kingston (Actor), David Attwood (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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This energetic, sardonic, and richly funny adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel is completely unlike what you might expect from genteel Masterpiece Theatre. The heroine, Moll Flanders (Alex Kingston), after being born in prison, wends her way through the top and bottom of 18th-century English society, has five husbands (including a roguish highwayman who becomes the love of her life), many lovers (male and female), travels to America and back again, and in general discovers all that is cruel and sweet in life. Kingston tears into her role with gleeful amorality and delicious charm, often turning to the camera with a seductive smile to ask, "What would you do?" This British miniseries is brilliantly written, skillfully directed, and superbly acted all around (with particularly delightful performances by Diana Rigg and Daniel Craig)--in short, among the best of its kind; both a cunning examination of social morés and a hugely entertaining story. Not to be missed. --Bret Fetzer

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well done Jan 28 2012
By Leanne M. Stoeber
Format:DVD
I saw this movie quite a few years ago and have been looking for it ever since. Thumbs up Amazon. It is a wonderful version of this classic novel, done up right by Masterpiece Theatre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly and thoroughly satisfying . . . May 27 2004
By V. Chandler
Format:VHS Tape
I stumbled on this movie by accident and after just a few minutes was riveted. What a gem! Moll as played by Alex Kingston is just fabulous. Nothing I've seen her in since allows her to showcase her talent so fully. The story has many robust twists and turns, the characters are ribald and more alive than most real people I know, and Alex is the glue that superbly holds it all together. Don't miss this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun, with some real depth July 3 2011
By K. Gordon TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Terrific 4 part UK television production. Starts as just a light romp,
enjoyable, very well acted by Alex Kingston, but not much more.

But with parts three and four there comes increasing
emotional depth with the bawdy humor and social commentary.

Some of the production values are less than amazing, but I was
ever more caught up, and ended up really enjoying it.

Sort of a poor man's `Barry Lyndon'.

That said, the fact that this version seems to be missing some 20
minutes from the original cut, and has a different score is
disturbing. I wish that version was more readily
available for comparison. (There's an expensive, out of print
Anchor Bay version, but that apparently - while more complete
has some small, different cuts. Sigh...)

Per DVD Verdict, this is simply a re-release of the 2004 BFS version.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun, and some real depth
Terrific 4 part UK television production. Starts as just a light romp,
enjoyable, very well acted by Alex Kingston, but not much more. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Gordon
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a good version
I watched the miniseries when it came on PBS and I was excited when it came on DVD but have been disappointed. Read more
Published on May 7 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars It's hard to remain calm when you watch this
*David Noble bangs his head into Moll Flander's head at the scene when she almost murders the child. Read more
Published on Jan 21 2004 by David Fletcher Noble
3.0 out of 5 stars Of a woman, not lady, woman turning from doll to demon
The display on this film was incredible was the costumes in full historic accuracy! Moll was sweet in the beginning and was an enchanting goddess in her roles with her lovers. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2003 by David Fletcher Noble
5.0 out of 5 stars Alex Kingston is a knock-out!
I have seen this movie many times. I own a VHS copy of it, however, I do want this new, special edition DVD. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2002 by Caleb
5.0 out of 5 stars A re-release of an already great DVD
My 5 star rating applies to the "program" on this 2 DVD set, not the set. I have already wrote my positive review of this program on the no longer available one double sided disc... Read more
Published on Sep 22 2002 by Eric Pregosin
2.0 out of 5 stars Not as entertaining or interesting any
I reviewed this movie two times already when I was 9 and I thought that it was all that before. Now, I really see that it is a big bunch of ignorant scenes put together. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars Moll Flanders
Based on the classic book by Daniel Defoe,this adaptation of "Moll Flanders" is quite good.The main character is played by Alex Kingston who is good at her role. Read more
Published on May 8 2001 by "lady-sweet"
2.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS NOT A FILM FOR KIDS OR TEENS-PLEASE!!!
I must admit, I find it quite curious that other reviewers let their kids watch this movie, let alone the fact that kids themselves are reviewing it. Read more
Published on Mar 25 2001 by Sue
2.0 out of 5 stars sorry to all of the fans
I didn't find that this movie was all it was said to be. It was not that great and I found that the nudity was COMPLETELY unnessesary. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2000
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