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Wuthering Heights (2009)

Tom Hardy , Charlotte Riley  |  NR |  DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley
  • Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
  • 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: March 17, 2009
  • Run Time: 142 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001PUTN3Y
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,176 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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The fiery romance of Heathcliff and Cathy reignites in this thrilling new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic love story. Set against the stark beauty of the English moor, the mysterious gypsy boy Heathcliff, adopted by the Earnshaw family, discovers his soul mate in his stepsister Cathy. But as a man unable to have the love of his life, he seeks vengeance against anyone who comes between them.In one of the greatest romances of all time, this adaptation stars Tom Hardy (The Virgin Queen, Oliver Twist) as Heathcliff, and newcomer Charlotte Riley as the heroine Cathy.Bonus DVD features include: Behind-the-Scenes footage; access to the MASTERPIECE Web site; scene selection; and closed captions.On one DVD9 disc. Region coding: Region 1. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 16:9 Anamorphic.

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Tom Hardy is a great actor and really embraced his role portraying Heathcliff. Rosemary  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
Great actors, beautiful story and the cinematography is superb. M. Vass  |  36 reviewers made a similar statement
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121 of 127 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic Heights January 28, 2009
Format:DVD
Director Coky Giedroyc provides the newly thrice-spliced Masterpiece Theatre with a two and a half-hour remake of Emily Bronte's Gothic classic, "Wuthering Heights (Signet Classics)" that adequately depicts the passionate love/hate relationship made famous by Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff for readers since 1847.

I have not had the pleasure of rereading the novel for a few years, but this adaptation seems remarkably true to the overall spirit of the story. It includes the two generations of Earnshaws and Lintons most noticeably removed from the 1939 film version starring Lawrence Olivier as Heathcliff and Merle Oberon as Catherine (Wuthering Heights 1939 Classic Black and White with Original Theatrical Trailer (Import, All-Region)). The non-linear time sequencing of the film's plot mirrors the timeline of the novel; the only real difference here is the absence of the novel's first person narrators, Mr. Lockwood (Heathcliff's tenant) and Nellie (housekeeper of both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange). Giedroyc's version employs a third person technique in both the flashback and present day storyline to retell the Earnshaw/Linton history rather than rely on the biased comments of Bronte's storytellers.

Lockwood's absence also means the sequence of events revolving around the apparition of Catherine's ghost does not move the plotline. Instead the opening scene treats us to a vengeful Heathcliff, manipulating his sickly son Linton's marriage to the second generation Catherine, daughter of Edgar and his love.
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80 of 84 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your mother's Heights February 2, 2009
By Margo
Format:DVD
This adaptation is a fresh rendering that focuses on the complex passions of the two main characters. As a former college professor, I found it difficult to engage my students in reading the novel instead of Cliff's Notes. I think this film version of the novel would definitely inspire those not used to reading 19th century lit to attack the novel with new eyes. I say fresh rendering because the torrid love/hate relationship between Heathcliff and Cathy is the core of the film. It is also about abandonment, including Cathy's. The film is not burdened by the triple narratives of the book. The novel is a Gothic one, but the film dispenses with the supernatural elements that would seem distracting if included. Heathcliff's plea to the dying Cathy to haunt him so they can still be together, Cathy's plea that he let her die in his arms,imagining that she would be tossed out of heaven for loving him too much, the etchings on the wooden wall reading Catherine Earnshaw, Catherine Linton, Catherine Heathcliff, all of these hint at the resignation of the lovers that their lives together are doomed.
I am appreciative of the inclusion of carnal scenes, implicit and explicit, that are merely intimated in the novel. Heathcliff and Cathy tearing each other apart on the crag where they had earlier "lay with each other" and Heathcliff's anguished lovemaking to Isabella where he attempts to feel Cathy's body instead of his wife's. "Turn your face away," he tells her.
I thought the actors wonderful. Tom Hardy's embodiment of the brooding, obsessive Heathcliff is remarkable and the newcomer playing Cathy very good despite shrinking a bit in Hardy's tour de force.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wuthering Heights August 12, 2009
By Raine
Format:DVD
Before watching this movie, I had never read the book or seen any other movie versions, and had no idea what the story was about. I didn't know what I was missing all these years. It inspired me to actually read the book. There are some differences between the book and movie, and some things have been rearranged, but the overall theme of Cathy and Heathcliff's love for each other, is powerful in both the book, and this movie version. It is not a happy story, and I felt so sad at the end, but I still loved it. It was so realistic to me I had to remind myself that it was based on a fiction novel, and these were not real people. I also enjoyed the music, and felt it set the overall mood. I think all the cast were perfect in their roles, and I can't imagine anyone doing a better job as Heathcliff than Tom Hardy. Charlotte Riley plays Cathy and is such a natural beauty that it is easy to believe the undying love that Heathcliff has for her. I would have loved it to be longer, to include some things from the novel that were left out, and I didn't see the need to change the way Heathcliff dies, but overall I loved it. It is sad and haunting, and yet I have watched it several times. It deserves five stars and more!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wuthering Heights Takes Your Breath Away January 6, 2010
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While the book offers a treat for your imagination, the film delivers its own delights. I will definitely watch this again to see the characters, costumes, and scenery, which kept me fascinated throughout. The plot twists and turns its way towards a dramatic ending, and left me wanting to see more period films. It's definitely worth your time to watch this movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this romance movie
I thought the quality of this movie was crystal clear. It was a great love story ....one that I will enjoy watching over and over through the years.
The actors were excellent.
Published 3 hours ago by Christina DeBarge
3.0 out of 5 stars It was okay.
This version was just okay in my opinion. Though I like both actors in the lead roles, I just wasn't impressed at all.
Published 6 days ago by S. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars More detailed, intense production than one w/Timothy Dalton
Don't get me wrong, I LIKE Timothy Dalton & his Heathcliff was great. This one is a longer production, giving more character development. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Nettie C. Finn
4.0 out of 5 stars Great classic
I am a fan of Tom Hardy and watch any movie that he performs in. I also love the classics and you can't get more classic than "Wuthering Heights". Read more
Published 14 days ago by becky g smith
5.0 out of 5 stars A more cruel take on Heathcliff but you still love him
A much more raw version from the Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche film. Also, Katherine and Kathy did not look enough alike to really drive Heathcliff mad in my opinion.
Published 14 days ago by Janet L. White
5.0 out of 5 stars Wuthering Heights.
Magnificent! I have been rendered nearly speechless. I have not read the book yet as I always read a book after the movie so I can enjoy a story again with more details, but if it... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Anna Abrante
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT LOVESTORY
Sad but meaningful. Movies stays true to novel of the same name. It was actually uplifting - Heathcliff what more can I say
Published 20 days ago by murphysmom
5.0 out of 5 stars The best so far - stunning, excellent and close to the heart of the...
I badly misjudged this movie (and it IS a movie, despite its production for TV) in my first review.

I was offended by the smarmy introduction, with Laura Linney giving... Read more
Published 23 days ago by J. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars love
Love it. Brilliant. Tom Hardy is amazing as Heathcliff. Charlotte Riley, Cathy, is gorgeous. Wuthering Heights is always a classic.
Published 25 days ago by tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great rendition of a classic
This version of Wuthering Heights was amazing. Tom Hardy does a great job playing the tortured Heathcliff. Read more
Published 27 days ago by RCG
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