jebstrong-1

I can't believe some of the glowing reviews here and feel compelled to set the record straight as this web site is generally an excellent guide to movies. I am a big Chris Lambert fan and so tuned in eagerly to this one. What a waste of time. Everything about this movie screams out cheap, cheap, cheap! All I can think is the talented actors must have been desperate for some quick cash to get roped into this one. Its turgid, brainless and moronic. It has no plot, absolutely shameful acting and effects that make The A team look out of this world. Do yourselves a favour and do something more interesting like.... watch a snail make its way over the pavement for an hour and a half.

There are many negative reviews here but this had some lovely facets to it. The sets and the locations were absolutely first class as was the camera work. The acting was by no means bad and for once the BBC mercifully spared us from their usual modern cheap trick of getting the male leads to prance round in the nude. This is a different version of the classic tale but quite refreshing for all that. I normally like Marc Warren's acting style but in this case its unfortunately true to say he did not suit the role. Sophie Myles is a fine actress so no complaints there except to say they should have expanded her role. Despite this productions' defects, it does have certain sterling merits and is worth watching out for.