When it is hot outside and I am working around the house, it is nice to have the option to use Netflix to watch a movie.
I ordered up Bleak House, a story by Charles Dickens, from Netflix. I am not a big Dickens fan but lately I have been trying his books again. Although I have not read Bleak House yet, I really enjoyed viewing this tale. The characters are typically Dickens with their obvious good or bad qualities and the actors in this version do a good job of making it clear which side they are on.
Here is the trailer.
This movie is really long....don't start it unless you have time to watch successive episodes. You can watch it on instant view so if you have Netflix I would highly suggest giving it a try. Here is an episode guide on BBC.
Now I think I want to dive into the book and read it on my own.
Enjoy!
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I'm probably sort of cheating by giving you this award again, but it's a different blog. ;) And of course, you don't have to do all the requirements again! Anyway: Blog with Substance. :)
My daughter and I loved this version of Bleak House. You may want to try Little Dorrit, also by the BBC. We found it fascinating, and very well-acted. Pride and Prejudice (Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle), Wives and Daughters, Bleak House, Little Dorrit: What do all these great period pieces have in common? The same screenwriter - Andrew Davies. I think his work is the best!
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