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Excellent Movie

2008-06-09
This is an excellent movie. It is kind of a Cinderella story with a twist. The actors do an excellent job. Great family movie!

The Inheritance

2008-06-04
Pretty, but a bit trite. Had a made for TV feel about it (and not a PBS feel).

Surprise Ending

2008-06-02
I love this movie and I had different therories thru the movie what was going on. It has a delightful ending. I will not spoil it for you. It is unique and a watch over and over again movie.

By the numbers pap

2008-05-25
I rented this film because I love Tom Conti, and when he's on screen, I enjoyed it. Otherwise, it's formulaic and stagey: the characters are two-dimensional, the plot development obvious in the extreme. Anyone who's surprised by anything here must never have seen another movie or read a novel.

I was particularly offended that we're told in advance of his entrance "not to be put off by the physical appearance" of character James Percy, as if here deformed or disfigured in some way. So who walks in but Thomas Gibson, looking like a dark-haired Adonis. This is Hollywood TV at it's shallowest.

Another reviewer said the movie is far better than the book. It must be truly ghastly.

Disappointed

2008-05-22
My main problem with this movie was the script. Little was left to be implied by visuals but all had to be said by some character with dialogue that was blunt and uninspiring. Actor performance is hard to characterize with this type of script.

I saw little character development throughout the film. Personalities were quickly defined at the beginning and remained fixed throughout. Few characters had any shade of grey on the good/bad scale.

On the plus side, the scenery/photography and costumes were nice.

Heartwarming and noble

2008-07-24
I really enjoyed this movie so much. It had a good storyline, if a little predictable. I loved watching these great actors. There were noble characters and it was a great escape to the past. Quite a pleasant change from the foul stuff you see on the screen today...such as Mamma Mia, which was quite a disappointment to me. I urge you to buy it and enjoy a pleasant and heart warming story with humor!

Definitely NOT a great period piece

2008-07-20
I bought this film solely on the strength of the reviews on Amazon and was VERY DISAPPOINTED! The acting is extremely poor and the story line is predictable and juvenile. I would compare this movie to a bad Little House on the Prairie episode. It is definitely not in the same category as other period pieces such as North and South, Pride and Prejudice, or other films based on excellent novels. Do yourself a favor and watch an excellent period piece for the second time and skip this one completely.

Period American Story

2008-07-18
After watching many British period stories, it is refreshing to finally see a good American period story. Enjoyed this greatly!

The Inheritance

2008-07-03
This a great family movie for those sick of violence, blood, mayhem and foul language. A pleasure to view and relaxing to watch. Pure entertainment.

A beautiful movie.........

2008-06-21
If you're looking for a sweet romantic movie that is superbly written and acted out.....this is for you.