My all-time favourite book and film! Day Lewis, Callow and Elliott are superbly funny in the movie, the casting was either very lucky or a stroke of genius.
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My all-time favourite book and film! Day Lewis, Callow and Elliott are superbly funny in the movie, the casting was either very lucky or a stroke of genius.
i'd say the casting was a bit of both luck and genius. be sure to check out the new dvd with its commentary and fun vintage interviews. judi dench is my favorite female actor and it probably all started with this film. maggie smith, helena bonham carter, the two old maids... ALL the women in this film were amazing. the world has lost an astounding talent with the passing of ishmail merchant. r.i.p.
The film is a superb adaptation of the book, which is one of my all time favourites. However, some of the best lines in the book are the thought prosesses of cecil which are missed in the film. which is why a film will never be as good as the book :wink: