Brideshead Revisited DVD Giveaway
January 16, 2009 by Tracy
Filed under DVD Giveaways
Directed by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane), this is the first big-screen adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s classic novel. It’s a heartbreaking romantic epic adapted from one of the truly great works of fiction of the 20th century. Emma Thompson gives an amazing performance too. You can purchase Brideshead Revisited at stores everywhere and at Amazon. You can read the movie review at Movie Room Reviews.
Critics rave about Brideshead Revisisted, calling it, “A Masterpiece,” (Rex Reed, New York Observer). Director Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane) transports viewers to patrician England in the 1920’s where an aspiring young artist yearns for a woman and a house he can never attain. Shot in stunning locations in England, Morocco and Venice, and featuring spectacular costumes and sumptuous settings, Brideshead Revisited stars Matthew Good (Match Point), Hayley Atwell (The Duchess), Ben Wishaw(Perfume), Michael Gambon (The Good Shepherd) and two-time Oscar®-winner Emma Thompson (1992 Best Actress, Howard’s End; 1995 Best Adapted Screenplay; Sense and Sensibility).
Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode), a young man of modest means but considerable ambition, has just begun his studies at Oxford University, when he encounters flamboyant aristocrat and fellow student Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw). Infatuated with his new friend’s hedonistic lifestlye, Charles eagerly accompanies him to the family’s opulent mansion, Brideshead, where he becomes entranced by the eccentric clan and the palatial 18th century estate. But when Charles falls for Sebastian’s beautiful sister Julia (Hayley Atwell) his friend reacts with jealousy and the siblings’ domineering mother, Lady Marchmain (Emma Thompson), rules out the possibility of marriage for reasons of class and religion. As Charles becomes further involved with the Marchmain family, he realizes that at Brideshead, everything comes at a price.
BONUS FEATURES
• The World of Brideshead—Invites viewers to go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of
Brideshead Revisited as they reveal the painstaking attention to detail required to capture the
lavish world of British aristocracy between the wars.
• Audio Commentary—Feature commentary with director Julian Jarrold, producer Kevin Loader
and screenwriter Jeremy Brock.
• Revealing Deleted Scenes—With optional commentary by director Julian Jarrold, producer
Kevin Loader and screenwriter Jeremy Brock
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great site and would love to win – thanks for the opportunity!!
I also subscribe
Pride and Predjudice
Gone with the Wind was great! Oh, I think I want to see it again!
I loved The Other Boleyn Girl! Thanks for the contest.
Twilight would be mine at this time, thanks for the giveaway
I HAVE TO SAY GONE WITH THE WIND. THERE ARE SO MANY REMARKABLE MOVIES BUT THIS IS THE ONE I HAVE REMEMBERED FOR 45 YEARS. I AM ALSO AN EMAIL MEMBER
The Princess Bride
“Gone With The Wind” which I could still see over
and over again.
Twilight, I loved the book and movie
Gone With the Wind was a good adaptation but so many details were left out, like how many children Scarlett had for instance.
One of my favorites is actually a short story adaptation. The film, The Illusionist starring Edward Norton and Jessica Biehl is a beautiful, spellbinding adaptation.
My favorite adaptation is “Sense and Sensibility”.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy worked well going to screen. The scenery is just what I imagined.
Twilight!
It’s a toss up: Gone With The Wind or Little Women
I think my favorite is The Thorn Birds, even if it was only for T.V.!
Bridge Jones Diary is my fav.
The Notebook.
Has to be Gone With The Wind!
To Kill A Mockingbird
“Atonement”
the lord of the rings movies
gone with the wind
Twilight
The Stand by Stephen King. Loved the book (I’ve read it 12 times) & the movie was great
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The notebook
My favorite film adaptation would have to be “The Hours” – it was extremely faithful the source material (thanks to the involvement by author Michael Cunningham) and featured three perfect performances by Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, and Julianne Moore. Beautiful book and movie!
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Emma. Loved the book, loved the movie. Thanks!
My favorite novel to screen adaptation is Forrest Gump.
I subscribed to your blog.
There are so many good adaptations, but to choose one–Frankenstein. Thanks for the giveaway,
I love the movie “Clueless” which is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma.”
Gone with the wind!!!
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Foxfire by Joyce Carol Oates is my favorite.
I have subscribed! Thanks!
i have to say the notebook
im a subscriber
Gone With The Wind is my favorite.
Gee hard for me to choose, I’d have to say Pride and Predjudice
Gone with the Wind was choosen by my Grandmother and me. I’m relieved I don’t see Titanic in this blog. My friends were goo goo over Titanic.
My Favorite Novel To Screen Adaptation Is Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone
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My favorite novel to screen adaptation is Pride and Prejudice – the Colin Firth version.
Gone With The Wind is my favorite. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
I love the movie “Ironweed”
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Definitely “Gone With The Wind”!
So many good books, made into movies. I liked the Bridges of Madison County, too. Thanks for having the contest. This movie looks really good.
Gone with the wind is a classic.
I like the harry potter movies.