tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post5199695207100801283..comments2024-01-27T02:00:46.694-05:00Comments on Yet Another Period Drama Blog: Lorna Doone (2000) ReviewMiss Dashwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15821653607968651548noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-2321894140760712062015-03-12T17:33:44.175-04:002015-03-12T17:33:44.175-04:00Coming from a guy: I really like this movie. Lorna...Coming from a guy: I really like this movie. Lorna is absolutely beautiful (maybe the 3rd actress I've ever thought to be). Lorna and John's relationship from the start is romantically perfect, especially in the sense that we all wish we our true love would just accidentally pop into our lives. <br />(SPOILER WARNING) <br />My favourite part was for some reason the saddest, and that was when John goes to catch a glimpse of Lorna. As she disappears out of his sight the viewer is left to assume for several moments before the next scene, that she has given him up and is now too far enwapped in her royalty to bother with him. Perhaps my emotions are attracted to this scene because I can relate to the thoughts that passed through John's head. Nice to see that others enjoyed this film and I hope I can find more like it :) <br />(and no I wasn't forced to watch this) <br />-Kent Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637275932177099236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-38830181162890667462015-01-16T12:31:00.143-05:002015-01-16T12:31:00.143-05:00Your post was hilarious. I have not seen the movi...Your post was hilarious. I have not seen the movie, but now I REALLY REALLY want to. I did watch the trailer--Lorna is absolutely beautiful, and John looks like a perfect "good-guy-on-a-white-horse." Carver's hair is Quite Something, as they say. <br />This blog is a lot of fun--please keep it up! <br />P.S. If you like period drama, have you ever tried P.G. Wodehouse?Katie Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818413749107653398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-86914523977970857232014-08-04T17:45:30.169-04:002014-08-04T17:45:30.169-04:00Hahahaha, I always laugh so hard at the "high...Hahahaha, I always laugh so hard at the "high five, clever audience" line. And all the other lines. Which is why I nominated it! :-) Also, your blog buttons won't come up on my blog, but I do have a Jane Austen quote that I linked to you, so maybe that will do. <br />I am currently perusing your sister Anne-girl's blog and I love it! You and her... oh my.Miss Elliothttp://puritanobserver.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-37937500731814176232012-09-08T20:27:01.744-04:002012-09-08T20:27:01.744-04:00So, this comment is kind of late. But that's ...So, this comment is kind of late. But that's because I read the first two paragraphs, decided I wanted to watch it, and read no further for fear it would be spoiled. (I know you promised not to spoil it, but I'm VERY picky when it comes to not wanting to know things about the movie I'm about to watch.) Suffice it to say, I watched it. It is definitely a watch-again. And I have to say, that just as I was thinking that it was good and all, but a tad bit predictable, I was very surprised by the first major plot twist. <br /><br />I have to say, the costumes and music were even better than the story. :D<br /><br />And your posts can always make me last. Thank you for making life delightful. :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089699980849579199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-91330324385912104842012-08-15T18:53:22.894-04:002012-08-15T18:53:22.894-04:00Before I go any further: Fiddler on the Roof.
Lov...Before I go any further: Fiddler on the Roof.<br /><br />Love that movie.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-46758493408511277322012-08-15T13:00:43.577-04:002012-08-15T13:00:43.577-04:00Now I come back to comment after having seen said ...Now I come back to comment after having seen said movie. :D<br /><br />Hold on... that means I've seen FIVE films with Barbara Flynn. I'd already seen four. o.O The problem with me is that I do not use my mind.<br /><br />Oh, it's Coxe with an E, is it? Sorry. Now I pull the never-read-the-book trick. :P<br /><br />But my dear, John didn't teach her to fish with a spear (he lost it when he slipped on the rock, remember?) and neither was Lorna fishing with a spear when he saw her again. :P<br /><br />Ooh, I liked the music too. :D<br /><br />Heehee, the Awkward Proposal was amazing. It us all laugh a great deal, and you know we dearly love a laugh.<br /><br />Ah, you DID cry during that part. Good. :D <br /><br />Nope, no're not getting an amen from me. Sorry. I was happy when he died. :D Seriously? That, um, horrible, evil thing he did at the end? I don't think he could ever have been an "awesome good guy". No way. Uh-uh. <br /><br />Actually, I thought at first Annie was upset that he wanted to marry a Doone...<br /><br />Okay, like all the hair on the guys in this movie... REALLY WEIRD. Really, really weird. Haha.<br /><br />Okay, guess I didn't really have that much to say. That I didn't say in an email. But oh well.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-25779962078618066802012-08-13T22:37:08.745-04:002012-08-13T22:37:08.745-04:00SO glad you liked this movie. I love it. My brothe...SO glad you liked this movie. I love it. My brothers like to point out that it has plot holes big enough to for Tom to gallop his horse through, but it's a great movie all the same. I really love John, and like Lorna and all that. Oh, and both the mom and Counsellor or whaterver his name is are on Miss Potter (he's the older brother of Ewan McGregor's character). So yeah. :) <br /><br />Anyway!!! Love this movie. The first time I aaw it I knew Lorna would *SPOILERS!!!!!* ya know. And I was like, yayyyyyy! Because ya know, I love those kinds of stories. And then it didn't quite end the same, and I was like, him! Interesting. :-D But I was soooo tense through the whole movie. Anyway. Love this movie. <br /><br />As you see, I'm back to catching up on commenting. :) Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437117457544744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-65036824204814039682012-08-13T22:04:30.982-04:002012-08-13T22:04:30.982-04:00This is basically my favorite movie and has been f...This is basically my favorite movie and has been for about five years. I really like the story because it not only contains the romance found in most period dramas, but it also contains a lot of excitement and swashbuckling. I could not believe it when I realized that it is one of the most under-watched and underrated period drama movies of all time. One of my great delights is showing it to those poor unfortunates who have never before seen it and watching their expressions at one scene which I won't mention but which is highly emotional and which all of you who have seen the movie probably recall.<br />This is a must-see.<br />Speaking of which, Judge Jeffries is just about my favorite character, and we love quoting the court scene. "Hhhang him!"Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05339091544962023545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-56525378269346509262012-08-13T19:16:36.859-04:002012-08-13T19:16:36.859-04:00Tradition reprise from Fiddler on the Roof. I did ...Tradition reprise from Fiddler on the Roof. I did not read the other comments. Yet. <br />Noddy Boffin?!? Mr. Merdle?!? Miss Browning?!? MR. COXE???!!!!!!!!??? That does it. This movie is in DVD queue as of 45 seconds ago.<br />P.S. Oh and thought you might like to know, all your raving has convinced me. I have watched all of the 10th Anniversary concert, most of the 25th, started the book, and feel fully qualified to call it Les Miz. And all because of your concert comparisons! Scullery Maidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-83029330767198293272012-08-12T13:47:27.055-04:002012-08-12T13:47:27.055-04:00It is from fiddler on the roof!!!!! Where's my...It is from fiddler on the roof!!!!! Where's my money?!?! ;) I love this movie. My dad, who is not a period drama movie watcher LOVES this movie and said I couldn't watch it unless he was there cuz he loves it so much!!!!!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133030879235127425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-45393232538013078992012-08-12T13:46:30.602-04:002012-08-12T13:46:30.602-04:00SQUEEEEE!! You have no idea how loudly I screamed ...SQUEEEEE!! You have no idea how loudly I screamed when I saw The Picture. Then I noticed Your Caption and I screamed even louder. "It's Dani- er, I mean, James McAvoy!!!!" Gah, now I MUST see this film!!! <br /><br />Oh, and by the way, I laughed and guffawed and Lydia-snorted my way through this whole review. You, m'dear Chauvie, are one of the wittiest writers I know.<br /><br />Soooo... Cranford reviews next? *puppy dog face*<br /><br />Now I'm off to my library's website to see if I can pick up this gem! My family and I are actually making our way through Lark Rise to Candleford right now. We just started it last night. It's fairly good so far, but it hasn't even come close to topping anything else by BBC. At least not yet. =) But I'm hopeful! We shall see!! <br /><br />Love ya dear,<br />puddleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-63961933045882514822012-08-12T10:49:27.980-04:002012-08-12T10:49:27.980-04:00Oooh, I have this DVD somewhere but had almost for...Oooh, I have this DVD somewhere but had almost forgotten about it. Must dig that out and watch it tonight. It's one of the classics I'm less familiar with - I've read it once, watched it once, but forgotten a lot of the details, so that'll be good to remind myself of. Thanks for the review.Katie Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844778170761632779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-65939692045271901992012-08-12T09:15:20.042-04:002012-08-12T09:15:20.042-04:00Oooh! I've read the book twice and loved it. :...Oooh! I've read the book twice and loved it. :) I never did get all the way through the movie because we were watching it on youtube and just never finished, but the only real problem I had with it was actually Carver Doone. He in no way fit the mental picture I'd built up. He was whiny. His voice was not deep enough, and this actor portrayed him as a rather nicely-formed, little-guy. Carver is supposed to be big, bad, brawny, boisterous, bodacious (do I continue? ;) and have a huge black beard. :D<br />All that aside, *Lorna* is beautiful and just how I think she ought to be. :)Rachel Heffingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383034249438542111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-16404860683734942062012-08-12T06:24:44.970-04:002012-08-12T06:24:44.970-04:00Hmmm...you have just about convinced me to watch t...Hmmm...you have just about convinced me to watch this. Quite a feat. Because I have always disliked the idea of a movie which stars MR. COX as the hero. (I can just imagine his reunion scene with now grown-up Lorna: "You're so much grown! So much...well, I s'pose I musn't say...)Caroline L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02810825794317183034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-82733715012549905682012-08-12T00:18:48.217-04:002012-08-12T00:18:48.217-04:00P.S. Your humor is quite enjoyable to read. ;) It ...P.S. Your humor is quite enjoyable to read. ;) It sounds a lot like mine, actually. haha. :) Great review! {again!} I just really like it. Okay.<br /><br />xo,<br />Mikailah @ finding beauty<br />www.maid4him.blogspot.comMikailah Autumn https://www.blogger.com/profile/11853994295299239572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-58949663777930923402012-08-11T23:45:17.689-04:002012-08-11T23:45:17.689-04:00I will read the post before watching the trailer.
...I will read the post before watching the trailer.<br /><br />I will read the post before watching the trailer.<br /><br />I WILL read the post BEFORE watching the trailer.<br /><br />*deep breath*<br />Willpower.<br /><br />First period drama based on a book you've never read? <br />WOW. I admire you. Haha.<br /><br />Squeal, I like saying "thrice" too! (I did on the phone one time... do you remembuh?)<br /><br />I wanted to watch this long ago... I just kept waiting to get a more detailed Content Advisory. Heehee.<br /><br />Mrs. French, too! That means after I see this movie, I COULD do a '4 Period Films With Barbara Flynn' post. Although I still haven't even gotten to Keeley Hawes. Heh.<br /><br />I just remembered one of the reasons I don't like reading reviews before I watch the movie. Even if nothing is given away... it's fun just to have the whole plot itself be a complete surprise, and everything in the movie. :D Trailers are another thing, though. Odd, that.<br /><br />I'm not sure I did read that right... if Tom's sister Annie seems to be especially fond of Tom, that would be disturbing because he was her BROTHER.<br />Ahem.<br />:P<br /><br />You're right, she is pretty and she doesn't look like me.<br />Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.<br /><br />I think I might have seen Mr. Merdle on something else too... but I can't remember what.<br /><br />Villain of the piece in love with the heroine? Forbidden love? Sworn revenge?<br />La, but this is so 18th-century Gothic. I'm going into Catherine Morland mode. Must... get... hands... on... DVD... I don't care if we are going on vacation. Mom can just take me to the library before we leave so's I can return it. :D<br /><br />"You break my heart and then accuse me of cruelty" actually sounds like a swellicious quote. *nods approvingly*<br /><br />Don't even incinerate such a thing... HAHAHAHAHAHA. <br /><br />Waaahhh, I want to see this so we can GAB about it! :D <br /><br />Yeah, Sir Percy's mother was insane. Mr. Knightley's was proberly fabulous. ;D Mr. Darcy's was too. <br />Hee. Heeheeheee.<br /><br />NOW I watch the trailer. Okay, I'll admit, I didn't read this thoroughly... but... but... I would rather do so AFTER I watch it. :) <br /><br />Wow... that guy DOES have weird hair.<br /><br />Lovely trailer. Now off to the library website. :)<br /><br />(Of course, I really will ask Mamma if she will take me to the library to return it BEFORE I check it out. Heehee.)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-35939232631588112662012-08-11T23:30:49.272-04:002012-08-11T23:30:49.272-04:00Wow, thank you so much for this review! I watched ...Wow, thank you so much for this review! I watched 'Lorna' for the first time last week and can't understand AT ALL why it's not well known. Having read the book first (I got the series out the library and had to wait a long to get it, so I read the book in between), I can say that they changed the characters, but really forgivably. John is reallllly stupid in the book (and knows it, so you read massive paragraphs about how dull he thinks he is and how he thinks Lorna is such an angel for wanting to marry him), and all the women are a lot more wimpy, but Tom and Lizzie are the same. I still wish that they made the series longer, as there's a few things sub-plots that they left out, but overall it's a really good retelling of the book.<br />Oh, and I liked Carver too. I tend to like the bad guy when he's not a complete brute, just warped and twisted. Poor Carver... : )S.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18421457723343720451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-85032589345931054032012-08-11T23:21:10.406-04:002012-08-11T23:21:10.406-04:00Great review, and I actually had heard of the Lorn...Great review, and I actually had heard of the Lorna Doone story before, but I haven't read the book or watched the movie. <br /><br />btw - was the song you were thinking of from Fiddler on the Roof? I really love that musical. <br /><br />~LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14024273642757543577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-59339098494660936442012-08-11T23:05:08.245-04:002012-08-11T23:05:08.245-04:00It's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!!!
Tavye's Monol...It's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!!! <br />Tavye's Monologue". ;) I love that movie. ;D<br /><br />Great review! :) xxMikailah Autumn https://www.blogger.com/profile/11853994295299239572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6373804891656164472.post-85057647511052341982012-08-11T23:00:36.924-04:002012-08-11T23:00:36.924-04:00Yeah. I loved that movie. :)Lorna is soooo purty. ...Yeah. I loved that movie. :)Lorna is soooo purty. <br /><br />**SPOILIERS**<br /><br />But when Carver died, my little sister (she was only seven at the time) ruined the scene by informing everyone in loud, horrified tones that "He drowned in a mud puddle!" A nasty, rather unfortunate mis-viewing of what actually happened, but I (with my odd mind) found it pretty funny.<br /><br />**End Spoilers**<br /><br />But yeah. Awesome movie. Very under watched. <br /><br />God bless!Treskiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490639560086435577noreply@blogger.com