North and South (BBC)

Captain’s Log, Stardate 04.25.2007

WOW! I’m so glad Rel suggested this miniseries from BBC.

I’m not even going to go down the scoring because all aspects of it were great. Costumes were beautiful and just varied enough to be interesting, but not so much as to stand out and make me wonder that the heroine kept getting new clothes. The camera/filming was as professional as the BBC/A&E version of Pride and Prejudice, and the musical score was absolutely gorgeous.

I liked the actors a lot. Richard Armitage plays the hard, yet romantic hero with as much aplomb as Colin Firth. He’s got those brooding eyes and stern jaw that were perfect for the character, and he’s mighty fine to look at, too! LOL (Just kidding, Captain Caffeine!)

The actress who played the heroine reminded me of a younger, British, and slightly shorter Angelina Jolie. She also was normal in terms of body type, which was refreshing to see and made her seem more likeable and believable.

I haven’t read the book by Elizabeth Gaskell, so I can’t say anything about the accuracy to the original story, but the storyline and script were very well done. I was a little annoyed at the heroine’s naivete at times, but it was very in character, so I can’t complain too much.

The ending was incredibly romantic and very satisfying! I loved it.

Comments

Rel said…

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Camy :) Richard Armitage is gorgeous and what a great voice, eh?! I am currently watching him in the new BBC series of Robin Hood which is fantastic too! Sadly, he plays the wicked Guy of Gisborne but is still very easy on the eyes!!!! My hubby is enjoying the series too so he just rolls his eyes at me - hehehe!!!

Wed Apr 25, 12:58:00 AM 2007

Unknown said…

OMG this is one of my favorite shows EVER!!! I am so in love with Richard Armitage its pathetic!
BTW that Robin Hood show Rel refers to is EXCELLENT, lots of fun!

Wed Apr 25, 05:36:00 AM 2007

Unknown said…

BTW Camy this is Ruth from Xanga...I am signing into blogger under my new Google account since I'm now using gmail. :)

Wed Apr 25, 05:37:00 AM 2007

Tracy Ruckman said…

Gosh - it's been YEARS since I've seen this, but it's one of my all-time favorites.

Now I'm gonna have to watch it again!

Wed Apr 25, 06:16:00 AM 2007

Pfingston said…

Well, OK, I'm gonna have to get it now.

Wed May 09, 06:53:00 PM 2007

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