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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780773343115
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 0773343113
Label: Bfs Entertainment
Manufacturer: Bfs Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Bfs Entertainment
Release Date: November 11, 1998
Running Time: 102 minutes
Sales Rank: 42600
Studio: Bfs Entertainment
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Terribly disappointing
As a huge fan of the PBS version of Poldark, starring the wonderful Robin Ellis, I was happy to pick this up in the library. OK, I saw that there was a different cast, no Ellis to be found, but I hoped that some of the magic of the story would be salvaged. So, like most all of the other reviewers here, I was quite disappointed at this production. I don't know if it was the fault of the director or the actors but I found the acting to be terribly heavy-handed at times. I know that a bad director ... Read More
Rating:  - A Disappointment
Given the list of truly excellent actors in this film, I expected something special in the way of a continuance of the Poldark saga. The original series was and remains one of my all time favorite adaptations of some of my favorite reading. Unfortunately, talent can be wasted and does not always shine through a terribly lackluster production. A true disappointment!
Rating:  - Would have been a great movie, but...
This had the makings of a great movie, but it ended too abruptly. In fact, it ended as if there were more episodes to follow. Apparently this movie met with lukewarm response from the public and the powers-that-be decided to axe it. Not a very smart decidion! They didn't give this movie an opportunity to build a fan-base of its own via video sales.
Still, it is a good movie to watch, especially if you are a Ioan Gruffudd fan. Just do not expect an ending.
Rating: - Buy the original series from amazon.co.uk
Don't waste your money on this DVD. It is fragmented and does not have the quality the original series has. If you have enjoyed the series from the BBC, you should purchase the complete series from Amazon UK (you do need to have a region free DVD player though). It is an investment, which gives about 24 hours of addicting televison. Robin Ellis and Angharad Rees are perfectly cast as Ross and Demelza Poldark. And although the series also strays from the books sometimes, it keeps the overall story intact. ... Read More
Rating: - Hellish!
OK, I admit I'm a fan of the orginal but, being aware that the original cast were not involved I approached this with an open mind. I came away with one burning question. Had any of the casting department actually read any of the books???
The saving grace could have been the presence of Fiona Victory. In the (much lamented) absence of Judy Geeson, she could have made a very credible Caroline Enys. I have seen Ms Victory in other roles and know that she could have brought the right qualitites to ... Read More
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