Customer Reviews

Catherine Cookson's the Glass Virgin [VHS]

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
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This is one of the best British period romance/drama stories on film (a novel adapted to film) I've seen in a long time. In fact, I wish I could find more of the same caliber. The acting is superb, the scenery is beautiful, and the story is so engrossing that you'll want to see the whole thing in one sitting! I am indebted to all the reviewers whose ratings and comments inspired me to take a chance and order this two-video set because it is absolutely terrific and not to be missed!

This was a wonderful movie! It was beautifully acted, directed and produced. Unashamedly romantic. I cannot praise it enough. Tired of Hollywood's versions of love stories ala Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston? Watch this movie. You will become lost in another world, another time, another place. A totally original movie. Not to be missed!

I saw this movie several years ago on tv and came across it here and purchased it. The acting is excellent and the story line holds the interest of the viewer. Each character comes across
wonderfully and the movie holds the viewer intent until the end.
The one thing that truly comes across is what real love and
devotion is. I am glad I added this to our movie collection and
would highly recommend this to anyone!

This is not a boring or sticky sweet love story! It will hold the interest of men and women. It is also a fascinating study in the history of glass making and this period of human history. Lots of human interest and very well acted. You will enjoy it over and over.

I consider this to be the best of Cathrine Cookson's stories. I found the wardrobe and settings to be true to the period We found those added to the plus features of the sotry. The actors were very good and no one can be wanting for a good story line to watch. We have most all the other movies made from her collection of fine writings. This one we have watched twice since receiving it only a few days ago.A sequeal to this movie would be well received.

--This review contains spoilers---

Glass Virgin is about a young heiress who discovers that she is the daughter of her father's mistress. After this secret is revealed; she runs away with the groom, a man named Mendoza and takes up a life in service.

This movie was okay, but I felt it wasn't as good as other films of Cookson's books. The actor who played Mendoza seemed a wee bit too old, and unfit to be the dashing hero he was portrayed as being. I also felt the heroine could've handled her situation a trifle better, as she was too quick to believe what others tell her (such as her mother abandoning her to her fate, etc), and too quick to give up her life, to run away.

I prefer heroines who use their brains to help themselves and the heroine of Glass Virgin was often portrayed as a victim. The ending seemed a bit rough and I felt sorry for the mother. I wish it had ended differently.

3 stars. Not my favorite.

I was browsing a store in London one day on a study abroad I did last year. I was bored when I saw this video it captured my attention. I bought it and took it home to watch with my friend. We couldn't stop talking, sighing, and laughing throughout the whole movie. It was so good that we watched it twice. The main actress and maniel the sexy and charming stableboy flit from scene to scene sparing with wit and experience the dangers to be found in the real world away from fancy dresses, balls, and country estates. This is deffinately a winner. Why haven't I heard of it before? I'm surprised it was so excellently done, and yet I have never known it existed before I bought it.

The movie is well-acted, with what appears to be a good budget for location shots, sets, wardrobe, etc. It really is excellent; I agree with the viewer from Utah -- you'll want to watch it again and again.

Just as a another reviewer stated, I happened to chance upon this movie without even having heard of it before. And, I'll admit that at the time I was unfamiliar with Catherine Cookson. This is by far one of her most romantic book-turned-movies (The Glass Virgin novel is great too!) and was glad that I had the rare opportunity to catch it (while on vacation!) on the Romance Classics cable channel. The characters, costumes, scenery, plot, the whole story line is one to cherish over and over again with a loved one or even by yourself on a rainy day. Do not pass this movie (or book) by, I guarantee you will enjoy it!

- I am a big fan of Catherine Cookson's work, but the Glass Virgin is by far my favorite one. It has it all: adventure, romance, its sweet at times and thrilling at others. I agree with the other reveiwers, it was well acted and the costumes were wonderful.