tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post4127116169384598713..comments2024-01-27T02:00:46.694-05:00Comments on Yet Another Period Drama Blog: Bleak House (2005) ReviewMiss Dashwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-35626322447980166092012-02-21T12:45:13.979-05:002012-02-21T12:45:13.979-05:00LOVE this masterful miniseries. I started it abou...LOVE this masterful miniseries. I started it about a month ago because I wrote a piece on Esther for an on-line webzine I write for but I only got through about thirty minutes of part 1 because my article was due. Needless to say, I should watch it again sometime.Rissihttp://scribblesscriptsandsuch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-36157020572953839982012-02-13T18:20:45.270-05:002012-02-13T18:20:45.270-05:00Ooh, another one my sister and I like to quote is ...Ooh, another one my sister and I like to quote is when Bucket demanded that Smallweed give him whatever he just hid.<br />"'and it over."<br />"Shan't."<br />"'Shan't'? Do you 'appen to know why the pig was killed? --On account of his having too much cheek."Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-90136236154998177382012-02-13T16:51:43.188-05:002012-02-13T16:51:43.188-05:00Wonderful review- "Judy, Shake me up!" h...Wonderful review- "Judy, Shake me up!" has become one of the most quoted lines in our house! "My angel" is also mentioned often... Mr. Guppy is just one of those weird creepy but hilarious characters you always remember and randomly quote. <br /><br />And that scene where Lady Deadlock tells Esther everything is so sweet and sad and perfect.<br /><br />Mr. Jarndyce was amazing. I'm glad Esther married Mr. Woodcourt- really, I am!- but poor Mr. Jarndyce! He's so honest and kind and self-sacrificing and SOMEONE should have married him!!!<br /><br />Haha. Finding Nemo...that did cross my mind as we were watching the movie but I forgot about it and now you've just reminded me and I am pausing a moment to take the time to laugh.<br /><br />heeeheee.<br /><br />Okay, I'm good :)Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-39320852399529945782012-02-13T11:02:51.320-05:002012-02-13T11:02:51.320-05:00I am watching Bleak house and enjoying it.I am watching Bleak house and enjoying it.Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273799468202316317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-20668656656434671252012-02-11T12:53:55.335-05:002012-02-11T12:53:55.335-05:00I haven't read 20,000 Leagues, but I've se...I haven't read 20,000 Leagues, but I've seen the Disney version. <br /><br />You're kidding...10th Les Miz isn't on IMDB? The shame of it...Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437117457544744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-9174001929202442032012-02-10T22:45:55.823-05:002012-02-10T22:45:55.823-05:00The more I read reviews on Bleak House 2005, the m...The more I read reviews on Bleak House 2005, the more I want to see it!Jujubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625993495744395314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-87619221393580851612012-02-10T21:19:33.587-05:002012-02-10T21:19:33.587-05:00Well, it's more than Gilbert Blythe who says i...Well, it's more than Gilbert Blythe who says it that way. In fact, a friend of mine visited Canada and a hotel person said it, and she was quite amused. ;-)<br />Really? That's good. I must say I am surprised.<br />Well, now you know I'm not crazy, anyways. :P I did say that for a reason, etc. hahaMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-34007449336691414742012-02-10T21:15:13.699-05:002012-02-10T21:15:13.699-05:00Melody,
Haha, you mean "sorry" with a Gi...Melody,<br />Haha, you mean "sorry" with a Gilbert Blythe accent. <br />I am NEVER bored by your stories.<br />Okay, so I followed the link... haha, IMDB isn't always completely accurate. He was in the 25th Anniversary, yes, but only at the end when they brought the original 1985 London cast up on stage to sing an encore. So he's credited for that. Unfortunately IMDB doesn't list his work in the 10th Anniversary Les Miz, but trust me, he's in there. The reason IMDB doesn't list him as being in the 10th Anniversary is because the epic (haha) 10th Anniversary video isn't on IMDB. OH THE HUMANITY OF IT ALL.Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-58115027344795539422012-02-10T18:57:47.579-05:002012-02-10T18:57:47.579-05:00Yes, you know, 'sorry' with a Canadian acc...Yes, you know, 'sorry' with a Canadian accent. ;-)<br /><br />Heart-wrenching... is such a good word.<br /><br />That's neat, about Alun Armstrong. =) <br /><br />No no, the story isn't famous and boring, I just meant that I am famous for telling boring stories. To you, anyways. haha Because they usually relate to my family and take a little explaining and so by that time you're bored. :P<br /><br />Well, see, I looked it up on IMDb to see who he played (and I thought, it has to be Les Miserables...) and it said 25th Anniversary Concert. :P See for thyself: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0035605/Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-68732900975343517232012-02-10T16:39:57.351-05:002012-02-10T16:39:57.351-05:00Diana,
Wow, that must have been so suspenseful! My...Diana,<br />Wow, that must have been so suspenseful! My sister and I watched an average of two episodes per night, every night for over a week. It was so hard to turn it off and go to bed!<br />I wish Mr. Jarndyce had had a happy ending too... sigh. But you know, he got so much happiness out of doing for others that I think he really DID have a happy ending, even if it wasn't the fairy-tale kind.<br /><br />Alexandra,<br />Really?? You caught my Nemo joke! Hooray! You haven't read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by any chance, have you?<br /><br />Haha, "everyone died in the end". That was my youngest sister's reaction when I summarized Les Miz for her. :P Anna Maxwell Martin is indeed a superb actress--I'd love to see her in other movies. <br /><br />I have indeed seen The Secret Garden with Maggie Smith (best adaptation of that book ever, except for the weird magic bit) but I had no idea that Mr. Nemo played Colin's father! What's funny is that when Anne and I saw him on Bleak House, we kept saying, "why does he look familiar?" Ha! <br /><br />Lauren,<br />Nothing compares with Little Dorrit. Although I have to say that book-wise, David Copperfield is coming reallllllly close.Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-26479022406523731162012-02-10T16:28:39.571-05:002012-02-10T16:28:39.571-05:00Melody,
Oh, me too. Her hair is gorgeous at first...Melody,<br />Oh, me too. Her hair is gorgeous at first (like in Miss Laurie's header--I really like it there) and at the wedding, but with the smallpox it was... ugly. I realize that the wings on the side were probably an attempt to hide some of her scars, but she looked like a dog with floppy ears, I thought. :P<br /><br />Soary about that? Hahahahaha!<br /><br />You're right, I was more sorry for Ader (heehee) than for Richard when he died. But in the book it was quite the heartwrenching scene. <br /><br />Tell me your famous boring story about Harold Skimpole. There, I reminded you. ;)<br /><br />Alun Armstrong is a huge Dickens fan and has been ever since he was in grade school. I forget where I read that, though.<br /><br />Nuh-uh, I didn't say I sincerely hoped you knew about the 25th anniversary... I just said that I sincerely hoped you knew he was in Les Miz. Which he was... in the 10th Anniversary... which is the one I said you should watch. Not that I'm bossy or anything. If you be still confused, shoot me an e-mail and I'll try to straighten it out. ;)<br /><br />This is becoming a comment of ridiculous proportions... haha, I should stop now.Miss Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-29468406936272624742012-02-10T16:12:16.332-05:002012-02-10T16:12:16.332-05:00Richard nearly drove my mom and I crazy! We were k...Richard nearly drove my mom and I crazy! We were kind of horrible and kept saying, "he really just needs to die soon." Badly done indeed Richard. Enjoyed your review! And I quite agree. What Dickens does compare with Little Dorrit?<br />-LaurenLauren | Chic Éthiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701151067127043769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-50229087266048305542012-02-10T15:50:50.125-05:002012-02-10T15:50:50.125-05:00Ok, I'm dying...I'm glad we're not the...Ok, I'm dying...I'm glad we're not the only ones who have nicknamed this movie "Finding Nemo". :-D<br /><br />My brothers and I watched this miniseries over a two week period about...oh, three years ago, I think, an episode every night (well, maybe two occasionally :-P), and some really good memories. In the end IDthink they really cared for it - my one brother's like, everyone died in the end! I, on the other hand, adored it...the book was one of my favorite Dickens. :-)But despite their final verdict, along the way we had a blast. :-)<br /><br />I adore Mr. Jarndyce to bitsy-bits. Every time he comes on I go, awwwwwwww!!! :-) And "my angel" is one of those quotes we always use. Esther is an awesome heroine (but then Anna Maxwell Martin has become one of my fave actresses...she's soooo good in everything I've seen her in!), and I adored Carey Mulligan in this! Could say sooo much about this...oh, Charles Dance is BRILLIANT as Mr. Tulkinghorn. ADORE his performance. Simply amazing.<br /><br />IDK if you've seen The Secret Garden from the 90's with Maggie Smith in it...but Mr. Nemo plays Colin's father in it. (Highly recommend it, BTW, if you haven't) So we were all like, oh, hello! :-)<br /><br />Anyway. LOVE your review!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437117457544744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-58625135805633304862012-02-10T14:59:58.224-05:002012-02-10T14:59:58.224-05:00I first watched Bleak House when it initially aire...I first watched Bleak House when it initially aired on tv. Waiting a whole week for a new installment was so torturous!<br /><br />As much as I love Mr. Jarndyce, I adore Esther and Mr. Woodcourt as a couple. Still, I wish Mr. Jarndyce had gotten a happier ending for himself. *sigh*Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957349442523993974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-25834148004485613682012-02-10T14:33:52.074-05:002012-02-10T14:33:52.074-05:00Weelll, I love Esther's hair in the first half...Weelll, I love Esther's hair in the first half. When she changes the hairdo...eh. But I liked it in the first half; it reminded me a bit of Margaret Hale's in N&S, and I've tried to copy it a couple times.<br /><br />Okay, I'm commenting out of order. Oh well.<br /><br />Haha, BH is so fun to quote, even if it doesn't have as many quotables as LD, etc; especially Shake Me Up. Another one of our favorites is Richard's "I'm sorry I'm not the thing." <br /><br />I'd say, since Esther didn't marry Mr. J, then he's not the hero. More's the pity. I suppose we all have our own 'umble Opinions about what makes a hero or heroine, I suppose. Some people, when I say 'hero' the'll picture Superman or something... I'm like "No no no. Male Main Character. Or guy who ends up marrying the Female Main Character." Or thinking that a 'villain' has to want to destroy the world.<br />Some people just don't get it.<br />Okay, that was a rabbit trail. Ahem. Soary about that.<br /><br />Haha, I call sticking my Richard no matter what foolishness, as well.<br />Is it wrong that I wasn't very sad when he died? I mean, I was really sad for Ader and all, and it was a sad scene in general, but...<br /><br />Mr. Guppy person was creepy on the Larkrise episode, too. Did I tell you that? I can't recall...<br />Haha, don't you love the part where Mrs. Guppy tells them to "get out!!" <br />"I think it's hardly reasonable for you to ask us to get out of our own house, Mrs. Guppy."<br />(or whatever he said), haha.<br /><br />Oh good! Richard annoys you too! I'm so pleased.<br />"Badly done"--yes indeed. (Don't you love how Emma says that about Frank on the 2009 version?)<br /><br />No no! You're supposed to land a high kick in his silly <i>childish</i> face, remember? >:D<br />Haha, remind me to tell you another one of my famous boring stories that has to do with Mr. Skimpole. (And let's hope I won't go "what are you talking about??")<br /><br />I seriously think Alun Armstrong must tell his agent to keep an eye out for Charles Dickens movies. Little Dorrit, Bleak House, David Copperfield, two versions of Oliver twist, and now he's that Edwin Drood movie...<br />Okay, so what's this 25th anniversary one that you sincerely hope we know about? That's not the one you told me to watch, is it?<br />I STILL CONFUSED.<br /><br />Your opinions on Jarndyce vs. Woodcourt are almost identical to my own.<br />Another 'yay' from me. ;-)<br /><br />Some family member of mine looked up Spontaneous Combustion in the dictionary and it said something about Charles Dickens's Bleak House. hahaha!<br /><br />My sister and I had a Bleak House Marathon for her birthday, when we watched a lot of it in the night, more of it in the morning, and then the rest of it the next day...or something like that....<br />All 8 hours.<br />It was kind of cool. ;-)<br />In between having snacks and playing games. <br /><br />Oh dear! What a long comment this has become! Well, I shall hurry myself off now and do what I'm supposed to be doing.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.com