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She Stoops to Conquer

  • TV Movie
  • 2008
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
52
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She Stoops to Conquer (2008)
ComedyDramaRomance

Charles Marlow and George Hastings set out for Liberty Hall, the home of the Hardcastles, whose daughter Kate Marlow being pressured into marrying. On their way, they meet Kate's brother Ton... Read allCharles Marlow and George Hastings set out for Liberty Hall, the home of the Hardcastles, whose daughter Kate Marlow being pressured into marrying. On their way, they meet Kate's brother Tony who decides to play a practical joke on them.Charles Marlow and George Hastings set out for Liberty Hall, the home of the Hardcastles, whose daughter Kate Marlow being pressured into marrying. On their way, they meet Kate's brother Tony who decides to play a practical joke on them.

  • Director
    • Tony Britten
  • Writers
    • Tony Britten
    • Oliver Goldsmith
  • Stars
    • Tim Bell
    • Simon Butteriss
    • Judi Daykin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    52
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tony Britten
    • Writers
      • Tony Britten
      • Oliver Goldsmith
    • Stars
      • Tim Bell
      • Simon Butteriss
      • Judi Daykin
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tim Bell
    Tim Bell
    • Thomas
    Simon Butteriss
    • Diggory
    Judi Daykin
    • Bridget
    Mark Dexter
    Mark Dexter
    • Charles Marlow
    Julian Duffield
    • Dick Muggins
    Jerry Eldridge
    • Jack Slang
    Hannah Field
    • Pimple
    Susannah Fielding
    Susannah Fielding
    • Kate Hardcastle
    Holly Gilbert
    • Constance Neville
    Polly Hemingway
    Polly Hemingway
    • Mrs. Hardcastle
    Chris Holderness
    • Aminadab
    Miles Jupp
    Miles Jupp
    • Tony Lumpkin
    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Sir Charles Marlow
    Richard Pryal
    • Jeremy
    Jack Randall
    • Tom Twist
    Ian Redford
    Ian Redford
    • Mr Hardcastle
    Jez Smith
    • Roger
    Joseph Thompson
    Joseph Thompson
    • George Hastings
    • Director
      • Tony Britten
    • Writers
      • Tony Britten
      • Oliver Goldsmith
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    5Equivoco

    Stagey production of a stage classic

    What a very odd production this is. When I watched the first few episodes, with it's cheap look, hammy acting and strange mid-scene episode breaks, I assumed that it had been made in the 70's or early 80's, and that the production date and website details at the end indicated that it had been updated in some way and was being used by it's production company to appear culturally aware. It was only on checking on IMDb that I realised that it was made recently. The sins of the past can be forgiven, or at least viewed with a modicum of condescending indulgence; the sins of today are less likely to be pardoned.

    On a positive note, the script is witty enough even if the plot is implausible. The sung recapitulations of the plot at the beginning of the episodes are greatly welcome and must be considered this series' greatest success. The younger members of the cast look well enough. (I am really scraping the bottom of the barrel now.)

    Unfortunately there is much to dislike here. The acting is mostly overdone (suitable for the theatre when you have to reach the back row, but not for the intimacy of home viewing) and often worse than that. The actor's asides are poorly managed, spoken so loudly and obviously that I marvel that the other characters don't respond. The camera work is flat, unimaginative and uninteresting. Perhaps this production would have been better filmed "live" in a theatre than on location.

    Recommended only for those who wish to see a classic performed for their own educational benefit rather than pleasure.
    4hyperiontitanj

    Stoop to Low Expectations

    She Stoops to Conquer is a witty and hilarious play. If you have not seen it before, please don't let this version be your first time.

    Mr. Hardcastle (Ian Redford) and Kate (Susannah Fielding) do great jobs. It's a shame I haven't seen them elsewhere. Unfortunately, they aren't able to carry the production themselves. The tone, pacing, casting and acting are all a bit off. Some of the performances are quite grating at times. Hastings seems as though he would have made a better Marlow. Marlow is not at all sympathetic. Mrs. Hardcastle delivers her lines in cringeworthy fashion. Constance started with a strong performance but later began to sound as though she were one of the Chippettes (imagine a rat drowning in a bathtub if all the air was replaced with helium). On the other hand, I watched some of her scenes at double speed so that may have had something to do with it.

    Despite this being one of my favorite play, I had to watch this particular production over a three night period. It wasn't enjoyable enough to sit through and there are better things out there to see.

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Norfolk, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Capriol Films
      • Sky Arts
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      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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