Period dramas

[morris]

Originally Posted by jaykays hat

I also like Kingdom of Heaven but thought they should have had a stronger lead than Orlando pretty boy Bloom.

I know what you mean but I didn't think he did too badly, I mean he was built up for it physically and they did everything they could to lose the Pirates of Penzance look but yes, in the end he's still Orlando Bloom and you can't forgive him for that. lol

The Elizabeth films are great spectacles and highly entertaining though the narrative of the second was lacking and Owen was miscast I thought.
Agree that some of these costumes have to be seen to be believed - I went with some friends to the LOTR exhibition in London a few years back and the costumes were jaw-droppingly amazing. The amount of work in them; phenomenal. Galadriel's dress had a zillion little pearls or crystals or whatever they were sewn on them. It was like something out of a dream. There was a huge tank filled to the brim with used hobbit feet The armour was outstanding too.

[thedude]

I've always had a touch of trouble getting my pretences out of my head when it comes to period dramas.
Ive seen all the "big" ones, can I get some reccomendations as for one to look out for. I already have The Young Victoria on my mind to watch, any others I should keep an eye out for?

[Ancient One]

Dude Im going to second Kiba's selection. La Reine Margot is a brilliant film and a must see. I also liked the following..

Atonement.
Mrs. Brown ( classic )
Mrs. Henderson Presents.
A Lion In Winter
Far From The Madding Crowd.

[Jonesy]

Watch Jezebel. It's Bette Davis in fine fettle.

[morris]

Originally Posted by Ancient One

I also liked the following..

Atonement.

The Edge of Love, by the same director as Atonement is worth a look too. It's not as epic or powerful as Atonement, it's a smaller story. But if it comes on telly or something, you could do worse than give it a go.

answering thedude there

[jaykays hat]

Originally Posted by morris

The Edge of Love, by the same director as Atonement is worth a look too. It's not as epic or powerful as Atonement, it's a smaller story. But if it comes on telly or something, you could do worse than give it a go.

answering thedude there

I watched Atonement on Sky movies as there wasn't anything else on at the time and didn't really fancy it at all but I loved it.

[Ancient One]

Morris Ive seen The Edge Of Love. Agree with what you say. Not brilliant but worth a look.

[thedude]

Franx dudes, said films are duley noted

[Zippykins1]

Some of the best ones are TV series, as they can go into so much more depth and drama - Pride and prejuice, North and South, Bleak House, Forysthe Saga.

My favourite of recent years was Becoming Jane.

[Ancient One]

Zippykins Im shocked
Becoming Jane was AWFUL just pure AWFUL. It tried so hard to make a valid movie out of a subject that was dull as ditchwater and failed. The plot was jumbled and it felt as though it was just an excersise it putting as many cliches into a film as possible. Rates alongside Miss Potter as one of the worst movies of the last few years.