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4.0 out of 5 stars
Wilkie Collins fan, May 25, 2007
This review is from: Masterpiece Theatre: The Wilkie Collins Set - The Woman in White/The Moonstone (DVD)
Both of these films are intriguing British pieces. The Woman In White is perhaps slightly over-dramatized in this version, but the heart of the story is well captivated by the actors.
The Moonstone has long been a favorite mystery of mine, and this portrayal is rather brilliant.
It was a good purchase for those anglophiles that enjoy nothing better than a good British period movie.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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The Wilke Collins Set, April 30, 2008
This review is from: Masterpiece Theatre: The Wilkie Collins Set - The Woman in White/The Moonstone (DVD)
The Woman in White was excellent. The mystery was fascinating and kept us wondering up until the end about what was happening. The Moonstone was not bad, but it seemed more long and drawn out.
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Splendid films, October 20, 2009
This review is from: Masterpiece Theatre: The Wilkie Collins Set - The Woman in White/The Moonstone (DVD)
Here are two of the best films ever presented on Masterpiece Theater. Everything about each is first class, although I slightly prefer The Woman in White. Yes, as critics have often noted, the films do not match entirely the novels by Wilkie Collins. But in themselves, one couldn't ask for finer performances at all levels.
One must add, however, that there might be a problem for some viewers. While keeping both films at two hours apiece, the filmmakers have sacrificed some clarity. The complex plots are explained in great haste near the end of each film, and many viewers who have not read Collins could be confused.
In any case, this is art and entertainment of the highest quality and should remind us today of the excellence available to us on PBS not more than a decade ago.
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