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 enlarge | Director: Simon Curtis
Actor: Emilia Fox; Pauline Quirke; Maggie Smith; John Normington; Daniel Radcliffe; Trevor Eve; Michael Elphick; James Thornton (ii); Alun Armstrong; Patsy Byrne; Laura Harling; Zoe Wanamaker; Jacqueline Tong; Karl Johnson (ii); Ian Mckellen; Harry Lloyd; Steve Swinscoe; Thomas Maher; Bob Hoskins; Peter Sproule
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.95
Buy New: $10.33
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 12049
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 180
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WG36509
ISBN: 1578079624
UPC: 783421365094
EAN: 9781578079629
ASIN: B00006HAZG
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 2000
Release Date: October 1, 2002
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Remarkable Adaptation December 4, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a lover of the novel, I began to watch this with a bit of scepticism. However, I soon realized that it was a top-notch production and I settled down into it and greatly enjoyed it. I highly recommend this DVD and will be buying it soon.
 A Taste of David Copperfield November 10, 2007
This version of David Copperfield was done as a miniseries for TV. While it gives us a decided flavor of Charles Dicken's rich characterizations, it leaves some important characters behind. This is necessary, in part, due to the enormous length of the original work. Still, when I used it in my English classes, it helped high school students with learning disabilities to visualize the historical climate and serves as a springboard for reading chapters from the novel and discussion. Student comments were positive for overall enjoyment of the movie. For those interested in the actors, the cast is not only recognizable, but accomplished. You will be delighted at some of the portrayals!
excellent acting November 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Radcliff did a super job as did the whole cast. A typical Dickens story. Well worth the journey and time to watch this movie. Give's a great insight to what life was about during the early 19th century. Maggie Smith was also in the Harry Potter movies and again did a great job.
Brilliant Version August 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The actors are top notch. Daniel Radcliffe (known to most for Harry Potter) executed an excellent youthful performance of Dicken's favorite character. Emilia Fox did a great job as his wonderful, but unfortunate mother. Maggie Smith was wonderful as Aunt Betsey. Pauline Quirke was very endearing as Peggoty, along with Michael Elphick as Barkis and Ian McNeice as Mr. Dick. Bob Hoskins is now my favorite Macawber! and, Ian McKellen, Trevor Eve and Nicholas Lyndhurst played very well done nasties. This was a great crew of actors. Despite some story editing, this version is the most endearing of all the versions.
 Dickens Must have turned over in his grave June 27, 2007
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
A terrible adaptation of the novel. This movie cannot begin to capture the true essence of David Copperfield. Poorly scripted, casted and directed. Ideas are conveyed in the movie which aren't even in the book while major concepts and instances are blatantly ignored. If you respect Dickens work then don't buy this movie. You'll be sorely cheated if you do.
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