Product Description Adam Bede (DVD)Beneath the tranquil surface of George Eliot's tale, passions run deep and the bitter gall of betrayal is all too prevalent. Adam Bede is a hard-working carpenter, with his heart set on marrying his sweetheart, the pretty dairymaid, Hetty Sorrel. Unfortunately, Hetty's affections are captured by the local squire, Arthur Donnithorne.]]> .com Adam Bede is the very definition of a brash young man. George Eliot's young English country hero is headstrong and arrogant, and sees the world in black and white--not unlike his 18th-century countrymen, living and (barely) breathing by the strict moral code of the day. In this excellent 1991 BBC adaptation, Adam is played by the appealing Iain Glen, who shows he's as comfortable in a sweeping period drama as he is in popcorn fare like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider or the Resident Evil films. Adam is torn by love and commitment, and once he sets his sights on the fetching farmgirl Hetty (Patsy Kensit), he's convinced Hetty's love for his rich acquaintance Arthur is a sham, and uses force to get Arthur to break off their relationship. But what Adam has set in motion, the world will be reeling from for a very long time: in the wake of his impetuous act lie despair, heartbreak, a secret pregnancy, thoughts of suicide, and death. And still, the moral order must be upheld. Glen shows Adam slowly but truly growing up, realizing the consequences of his actions. (It doesn't hurt that he ends up with the lovely Dinah, played by the fabulous Susannah Harker of House of Cards and the 1995 Pride and Prejudice--why on earth has this talented young woman not become a huge star?) Viewing the characters' transgressions through 21st century eyes can make some of the plot lines feel remote--nearly unbelievable--but the all-too-human struggles of people trying to do the right thing will always ring true. --A.T. Hurley
R**N
Entertaining From Beginning to End!
I love period romances and this one has it all; although it takes the hero a little longer to discover who he really loves. It's well worth the waiting. Susannah Harker makes this movie, she's beautiful and a brilliant actress.I give this movie at the very least 5 stars. I'm sorry I missed it all these years. Iain Glen was also supposively the bad guy in Wives and Daughters with Keely Hawes. I never really thought of him as the bad guy.In Adam Bede, he's much younger and just as handsome. Anyone who loves 19th century romance, will love this movie.Trust me!
S**E
i liked this movie
I love my movie collection 97% was bought from amazon I will continue to collect and I do from this sight and all movies were in excellent condition whether bought pre-owned or brand new not once did I receive a broke or scratched movie . Just make sure you read about the seller that they have good scores and reviews.
I**T
Evolution of Acting Performances
Though I thought these BBC productions a bit dated, it was really interesting to see many of these actors I am familiar with in twentieth century productions when they where youthful in their acting careers with BBC acting still performing now in the twenty-first century. You really see how these actors where going to become the great actors they are now. The evolution in these actors performance is delightful to witness in these early performances of BBC.
N**Y
As promised
Arrived quickly and was in excellent condition
J**R
Old Hat
What did I expect? This is a dated tv movie made by the BBC when they were far more conservative than they are now. I very much like and admire the mature Iain Glen, but although he's painfully beautiful in "Adam Bede", his performance is considerably "over the top". Perhaps this is one of those old stories that just doesn't adapt as well as it could to modern views and ethics. Or maybe it's just a rather boring film.
K**N
OK
This was an okay movie. The character of Adam Bede was too emotional for me for a man. I would not tell my friends to buy or watch this movie. Only if they were truly bored and had nothing else to do.
D**S
Worth the watch.
It is a good period drama, I enjoy this type of a film & it was well acted with a good story line.
K**R
Adam Bede-A developing character
The story charts Adam Bedes development as he deals with two personal tragedies the death by drowning of his drunken father, the betrayal by his first love Hetty Sorrell and his best friend Arthur Donnithorne. The book is full of graphic descriptions of life in bygone times in a small rural community which contrasts strongly with life of today. Adam learns many hard lessons before he finds a new and richer love and the description of this love is beautifully drawn.
A**A
名作の映像化でおすすめ
1992年にBBCで放送されたジョージ・エリオットの作品です。1799 年の田舎を舞台に4人の人生が中心に描かれています。1992年の作品にしてはやや映像が古臭く感じましたが、物語は面白かったです。ジョージ・エリオットの作品が好きな方は最初からBBCの5作品セットGeorge Eliot Collection [DVD]を買った方がお得で良いと思います。The Mill on the Floss (1978)Silas Marner (1985)Adam Bede (1992)Middlemarch (1994)Daniel Deronda (2002)が収録されてます。
S**E
Everything as advertised. So interesting to see a young ...
Everything as advertised. So interesting to see a young Iain Glen after you have seen him in Game of Thrones.
H**U
Der Film beleuchtet die "Hot Spots".
Der Film ist berührend gemacht. Er zeigt die Schlüsselerlebnisse und Hauptcharaktere des Buches. Durch die Schauspieler, die Schauplätze und die Bilder kann man sich sehr gut das Landleben in England zur Zeit des beginnenden 19. Jhds vorstellen.Der Film hält sich nicht immer an das Original. Dies würde dann wohl den zetilichen Rahmen des Films sprengen. Das Buch wirkt auf mich aber dadurch für die ganze Geschichte authentischer und realer.Der Film kann jedenfall nur als Beiwerk zum Buch gesehen werden und ich würde sagen: "Es ist unbedingt notwendig das Buch zu lesen. Das Hintergrundwissen des Buches lässt einem den Film mehr genießen."Nichts desto trotz, der Film ist gut gemacht, zeigt schöne Bilder und ist es auf alle Fälle wert angesehen zu werden.
R**R
short production-i must read the book as soon as possible!
As a 1992 tv new years day film first aired on BBC1,i really should read the novel to give the story true justice! OK,basically there's Adam Bede as you figured played by Iain Glen(DOWNTON ABBEY).But dont feel put off! theres a marvellous plot,rollicking and with a true twist round the corner! The first 5 minutes i would say really get uou into it-its probably one of the few films ive watched that entice you in straight away! oh,and dont feel put off because its George Eliot-shes really not boring as you may think! The cast also features Susannah Harker(PRIDE&PREJUDICE) in a shy yet strong role as Dinah,Patsy Kensit(HOLBY CITY)in one of her countless performances before fame,as vain Hetty Sorrel who gets in some sticky situation!! To top off 1st class performances by James Wilby,Robert Stephens,Juia McKenzie- and Jean Marsh of course as Adam's mother!Try it,its obscure but a real diamond hiding behinding the shadows!
J**S
Adam Bede
A very enjoyable movie. Well presented. The product arrived in excellent condition and timely. Thank you.
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