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posted 21 years ago by joyusmusic
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I guess "the proof is in the pudding".......now that the DVD has been released....only 5 days ago.....the video stores cannot keep it in stock!! Yeay Keith, Robert, Mel, Robin, Katie, Adrian and the whole cast. We all knew, or at least fervently hoped, that this would happen while it was in theaters....but I guess you could say it was a "late bloomer" because after a slow start....it is now flying off the shelves.

Keith, I think I am most excited for you.....you put your heart and soul into this production...it was your "baby" ...and you did such an amazing job of bringing it all together. I have only seen it four times and can hardly stand the wait till it arrives in my mailbox... but I know each time I emerse myself into this wonderful film, I find things I missed the first time around. Now I am going to be able to watch it over and over....

Thank you for bringing us such a treasure!!

Joyce

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[–] joyusmusic 21 years ago

Yes, I agree, Brophy and Penn....along with Holmes and Gibson....were great. Downey was brilliant! Gordon was brilliant!

But of course, this was not a "remake".....this was rewrittem by Dennis Potter....and since it was really about his life, and his life had mellowed....the story had to mellow also. Keith Gordon was true to Potter's story all the way through....the ONLY change was to move the "location" from Chicago to Los Angeles. Potter chose the songs...he was the one who changed the timeline from the 40's to the 50's.... so it may not have worked "nearly as well" for you.....but it did for Potter. And it certainly did for all of us who prefer the film to the BBC series.

[–] Simon-140 21 years ago

You can get the original BBC version on 3 DVDs at
http://www.bbcamericashop.com/default.asp?cpa=product&rpa=2&id=1797&mdm=DVD

- a much better investment

[–] joyusmusic 21 years ago

Thanks, Simon.....I did buy the 6 part series prior to the filming. I found it difficult to follow the first time....and after repeated times it became clearer. It was well done and Michael Gambon was great but I much prefer Potter's newer version...the film. Robert Downey Jr was brilliant....Keith Gordon was amazing the way he pulled it all together and stayed true to what Potter wanted it to be....the cast was fantastic. It was much more enjoyable for me. Possibly those who loved the series felt too much had been left out since the film was only 108 minutes compared to 415 minutes in the series.

I am happy to say I have invested in both!!

Joyce

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