Reviews

I first saw this at a sleepover, so I wasn't in the right state of mind, but I've got to say the first thing I noticed was Daniel Betts as the Duke of Cheshire. Once I saw the film again I realised how great it was, and being a HUGE Star Trek fan it was an added bonus to see Patrick Stewart in a different role, loving the Shakesperian accent! I have it on video and never get tired of watching it! Neve Campbell was also very good but the film was made by Francis, why don't Dukes like that really roam around England?! And Leslie Philips as Lord Canterville was an added bonus. .

I saw this film as a freebie to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and I was fully prepared for gruesome upfront coverage of the holocaust. I was somewhat surprised by the actual film. I loved the first 45 minutes, during which Guido is courting Dora, and the juxtaposition of that happiness against the stark reality of the concentration camp was very effective. I really began to feel with the characters, particularly Guido, and I was pleased that the ending wasn't too neatly wrapped up, although I found myself hoping that they would all come through to the end.