Brideshead Revisited (25th Anniversary Collector's Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Diana Quick, Jane Asher, Simon Jones
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
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Rating:  109 reviews
Sales Rank: 1792
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 659
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 1.2
MPN: ACRDAMP8814D
UPC: 054961881499
EAN: 0054961881499
ASIN: B000GYI3DG
Theatrical Release Date: January 18, 1982
Release Date: October 10, 2006
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Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 10/10/2006 Run time: 659 minutes Rating: Nr
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Fill a bowl with alpine strawberries, break out the Château Lafite (1899, of course), and bask in this benchmark 1981 British miniseries based on Evelyn Waugh's classic novel. Adapted for the screen by John Mortimer (Rumpole of the Bailey), this impeccable, nearly 11-hour production mesmerized American viewers during the course of its PBS run in 1982. In his breakthrough role, Jeremy Irons stars as Charles Ryder, a disillusioned Army captain who is moved to reflect on his "languid days" in the "enchanted castle" that was Brideshead, home of the aristocratic Marchmain family, whose acquaintance Charles made in the company of an Oxford classmate, the charming wild child Sebastian. Anthony Andrews costars as the doomed Sebastian, whose beauty is "arresting" and "whose eccentricities and behavior seemed to know no bounds." The "entitled and enchanted" Sebastian takes Charles under his wing ("Charles, what a lot you have to learn"), but vows early on that he is "not going to let [Charles] get mixed up with [his] family." But mixed up Charles gets. He becomes a friend and confidante, not to mention a lover, to Sebastian's sister Julia (Diana Quick). Meanwhile, the self-destructive Sebastian's life spirals out of control. Brideshead Revisited boasts a distinguished ensemble, including Laurence Olivier in his Emmy Award-winning role as the exiled Lord Marchmain, Claire Bloom as Lady Marchmain, and the magnificent John Gielgud as Charles's estranged father. Grand locations and a haunting musical score make this a memorable revisit of an irretrievable bygone era. For those who scheduled their weeks around the original Monday-night broadcasts or those visiting Brideshead for the first time, this boxed set release will be, as Charles rhapsodizes at one point while strolling the castle grounds, "very near to heaven." --Donald Liebenson
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 BRIDESHEAD REVISITED: so good you'll revisit this set over and over and over December 27, 2008
This 11-episode mini series is a must as the core portion of any British drama DVD collection. It shines on a level with "The Grand", "Monarch of the Glen", and "The Pallisers." The only drawback is that "Brideshead Revisited" lasts ONLY about 11 hours.
A WWII soldier finds his unit setting camp at an old English home known as Brideshead Castle. Yes, he has been there before. The memories of those days beginning in 1922 return with delightful results to the viewer. His recollection takes a trip through the entire Marchmain family who lived at Brideshead. Also endearing are many friends of the family. Captain Charles Ryder remembers his own involvement with every member of the group. The costumes are authentic and the scenery is even more thrilling. It's "bloody-fine" drama with many laughs woven throughout.
This 25th anniversary edition offers extras that are a must to view prior to beginning the series. It is a great way to get the overview needed of the actors, characters, story, and English history of the period. The length makes this set an economical value of top quality film viewing straight from the Evelyn Waugh novel.
 bad merchandise December 12, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I RECEIVED THIS ITEM AND DISC TWO WAS BRROKEN!
IT WAS QUITE DISAPOINTING!
ALTERNATIVE EVELYN WAUGH November 5, 2008
0 out of 17 found this review helpful
I didn't see that TV show and I don't find any interest in the principle
of the thing. As british TV shows are usually first released as DVDs in
America, I wish for the release of SCOOP, a London Weekend Television production (the week end branch of ITV)of 1986, a VIDEO COLLECTION VHS in 1990. This 120 minutes teleplay was directed by Gavin Millar, scripted by Wlliam Boyd, played by Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern, Michael Maloney, Herbert Lom and Donald Pleasence. Does that make your mouth water?
It was very funny too, quite worthy of the novel.
Brideshead Revisited October 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent addition to any DVD library. Evelyn Waugh is a brilliant writer. This series is true to his book.
Brideshead Revisited. October 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Brideshead Revisited on PBS was the initial drama that introduced Jeremy Irons to the USA. What a wonderful, touching story. Excellent acting and the screenplay was superior. I will watch it over and over again. Thank you PBS and Granada for taking such loving care in presenting this masterpiece.
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