The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
starring: Toby Stephens, Tara Fitzgerald, Rupert Graves, Sarah Badel, Jackson Leach
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 04/15/2008Run time: 159 minutesRating: Nr
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The BBC adaptation of Anne Bronte's moral tale The Tenant of Wildfell Hall will be a delight to those who revel in classics brought to the screen. Tara Fitzgerald stars as Helen Graham, a secretive woman who seeks independence for herself and her son from her cruel husband, Arthur Huntingdon. Huntingdon, a rake taken with women and drink, is played to perfection by Rupert Graves, believable as both the young lover who seduces Helen and as the depraved and brutish man he becomes. Toby Stephens is Gilbert Markham, the suspicious yet adoring yeoman farmer smitten with the supposed widow. The scenery and costumes of this period piece are lush, although the use of flashback as a narrative device is at times jarring. This tale is darker than the Jane Austen adaptations that BBC audiences are used to, yet the two-part film has an ending satisfying enough for even the most cynical of romantics. --Jenny Brown
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 04/15/2008Run time: 159 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
The BBC adaptation of Anne Bronte's moral tale The Tenant of Wildfell Hall will be a delight to those who revel in classics brought to the screen. Tara Fitzgerald stars as Helen Graham, a secretive woman who seeks independence for herself and her son from her cruel husband, Arthur Huntingdon. Huntingdon, a rake taken with women and drink, is played to perfection by Rupert Graves, believable as both the young lover who seduces Helen and as the depraved and brutish man he becomes. Toby Stephens is Gilbert Markham, the suspicious yet adoring yeoman farmer smitten with the supposed widow. The scenery and costumes of this period piece are lush, although the use of flashback as a narrative device is at times jarring. This tale is darker than the Jane Austen adaptations that BBC audiences are used to, yet the two-part film has an ending satisfying enough for even the most cynical of romantics. --Jenny Brown
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Another Bronte success
I love Jane Eyre, and when Masterpiece Theater showed this story several years ago, I watched it. Branwell must have been the muse for his sisters' story, because each one has a disturbed character that is central in each heroine's life.
The story is timeless in that it shows what life can be life with a "bad boy" (an abusive alcoholic) who attracts a naive girl (she does not see the danger of the liason). Her aunt who knows better and tries to put a stop to the romance. Like today with ... Read More
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- disappointing
I found this movie "underwhelming" to say the least.The story was not well developed- it's going in the rummage sale box.
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- Ends Well
I enjoyed it, I didn't care for the sort of sexual overtones and some physical abuse. I think overall it was well done. Her husband the part was acted so well, I found myself saying How could that guy be so horrid? That's good acting when they get you to enter in the story.
Rating: - Victorian Pleasure
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was first-rate in content, presentation, cast and the gorgeous scenery. The quality of the DVD was excellent and I am so proud to add it to my growing library of classics. I am completely besotted with the handsome and magnetic Toby Stephens and hope that others who have the power to cast him will do so with dispatch for his talent is stellar. Even after having read these wonderful books, to have them interpreted in such a glorious manner is enlightening and endearing. Gumbo82035@aol.com
Rating: - When hope is gone, a friend is around the corner
At first there was a great marital relationship between the two couples.He refused to acknowledge that his wife had dignity.Her kindness and compasion was not important to him.He was very bold and ungrateful.Stolen from her happiness and feeling betrayed, forced her to leave the house with their son. I am glad this movie had a decent ending.
- Another Bronte successI love Jane Eyre, and when Masterpiece Theater showed this story several years ago, I watched it. Branwell must have been the muse for his sisters' story, because each one has a disturbed character that is central in each heroine's life.
The story is timeless in that it shows what life can be life with a "bad boy" (an abusive alcoholic) who attracts a naive girl (she does not see the danger of the liason). Her aunt who knows better and tries to put a stop to the romance. Like today with ... Read More
- disappointingI found this movie "underwhelming" to say the least.The story was not well developed- it's going in the rummage sale box.
- Ends WellI enjoyed it, I didn't care for the sort of sexual overtones and some physical abuse. I think overall it was well done. Her husband the part was acted so well, I found myself saying How could that guy be so horrid? That's good acting when they get you to enter in the story.
- Victorian PleasureThe Tenant of Wildfell Hall was first-rate in content, presentation, cast and the gorgeous scenery. The quality of the DVD was excellent and I am so proud to add it to my growing library of classics. I am completely besotted with the handsome and magnetic Toby Stephens and hope that others who have the power to cast him will do so with dispatch for his talent is stellar. Even after having read these wonderful books, to have them interpreted in such a glorious manner is enlightening and endearing. Gumbo82035@aol.com
- When hope is gone, a friend is around the cornerAt first there was a great marital relationship between the two couples.He refused to acknowledge that his wife had dignity.Her kindness and compasion was not important to him.He was very bold and ungrateful.Stolen from her happiness and feeling betrayed, forced her to leave the house with their son. I am glad this movie had a decent ending.
