A&E has been producing some high quality programming lately. This movie caps a string of great films that outshine the rest of the cable programs around them. This film, specifically, held my attention from beginning to end. The clever flashing between the 1700s and the 1900s never got annoying, and both ends seemed historically accurate to my less-than-discerning eye. They story followed our two protagonists quite effectively, matching the highs and lows of their lives in a subtle and enriching manner. From beginning to end, this movie was much more than a History Channel documentary could have been; it makes the history truly come alive, and makes me want to read more about this subject.
Jeremy Irons, Ian Hart and Michael Gambon were all outstanding. in fact, the only problem with the whole production was the frequent commercial breaks. $8 would be a small price to pay to avoid them. I will probably buy this one.
Jeremy Irons, Ian Hart and Michael Gambon were all outstanding. in fact, the only problem with the whole production was the frequent commercial breaks. $8 would be a small price to pay to avoid them. I will probably buy this one.