Product Details

• Actors: Jim Carter, Bob Hoskins, Imelda Staunton, Michael Murphy, Mary Walsh
• Directors: Rachel Talalay
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: PBS
• DVD Release Date: May 15, 2007
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000P7V6TM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,306 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Pbs Release Date: 05/05/2009 Run time: 90 minutes

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as beautiful as the book, but quite funny, July 17, 2007

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Mr Triscuit (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masterpiece Theatre: The Wind in the Willows (DVD)

This is perhaps my favorite book of all time. This version stays fairly close to the book, although much is skipped over for time purposes. The incredible lyricism of the book is almost entirely lost in this rendition, unfortunately. However, Matt Lucas' Toad is, if possible, even funnier than in the book. Side splittingly, tear jerkingly funny. He is a joy to watch. I was disappointed that they completely glossed over my favorite chapter of the book - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, but that might be hard to do justice in video/film form. Suitable for kids, adults will be disappointed if looking for a dramatic masterpiece. If you haven't read the book - do so. If you've read it to your kids, they will enjoy this video.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very Good Flick, May 10, 2007

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Jason Johnson "JD" (St. Leonard , MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Masterpiece Theatre: The Wind in the Willows (DVD)

I saw this version when it originaly aired on PBS and I was very imppressed . My favorite actor was Matt Lucas Of Little Britain fame . He made the movie for me . Not to mention the great Bob Hoskins . I wish I remembered the other actors names seeing that they were great in their roles as well . If you are a fan of the original story or the other versions you will probably like this one as well .

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Classic, September 4, 2007

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Sharon L. Mitchell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Masterpiece Theatre: The Wind in the Willows (DVD)

This actor based version of this timeless classic is first rate. Wonderful production and acting.