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I cant stop thinking about this BBC series Tess of D'urbervilles.
This is the 2008 Version, starring Gemma Arterton (James Bond: Quantum of Solace), Eddie Redmayne (The Other Boleyn Girl) and Hans Matheson (The Tudors).
Downton Abby has nothing to compare to this little four part
series, its a passionate, sensual and very modern version
of Thomas Hardy's infamous novel.
I experienced every emotion you can imagine watching
series, it's truly Brilliant. Plus yes ive always had
a very Large thing for Eddie Redmayne who plays Angel.
He is indeed out of a Jane Austin novel.
Gemma Arterton As far as literary characters go plays the Character Tess who warns young women to the wild ways of men
and inspires all to strive for honesty.
The morality implicit to the story is
made apparent in this BBC version, and leaves the viewer questioning the
effectiveness of Tess’s stringent moral sense, especially by today’s different
sexual standards.
This is a series that does combine young, upcoming acting talent with recognisable and much-loved faces.
When the beautiful and innocent Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to
claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family
fortune, meeting the manipulative Alec proves to be her downfall... And mine. I watched all of them in one seating and could'nt stop myself. I laughed, smiled, and felt dire sadness when certain circumstances with Tess prevailed over her and her true love.
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