Cold Comfort Farm

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Paul G Just about watchable as the story is reasonable but its just not funny enough. I don't think it has aged well. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review isla s This is a somewhat dull looking TV film, which is relatively watchable but, as I say, rather dull. However, I liked Ian McKellen playing the over the top minister, 'Amos Starkadder' and it features some other big British names, including Stephen Fry, Joanna Lumley, Rufus Sewell and Eileen Atkins. Its a bit like a theatre production - a slowish plot but with some good dialogue and characters. Its amusing at times but I didn't think it was very memorable - or if it is, it may be for the wrong reason(s) (the overly theatric performances given by one or two people while the rest of the production is a bit dowdy). I wouldn't specifically recommend this film as such, no, as its really not a 'full blown feature film' - unless, perhaps, you really want to see the cast as detailed above. As a TV budget/based period drama, its alright though but not really more than that. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review s r Eccentric and witty. My cousin said that it was the best movie she had seen in decades and it was a surprise delight. It was a Pollyanna story that didn't dwell on her misfortunes, at least until later when she was highly sought after. This was a confusing part in the plot. Regardless, the quirkiness of English farm, its accents, customs and overall feel kept my interest. It's worth seeing. It was an STG DVD. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review peter w A wonderful send-up of the earnest rural depiction of D. H. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy featuring a highly confident orphan, Flora Poste (Kate Becknsale) who manages to bring big-city initiative to the hopelessly parochial Starkadder clan. Before they know it, each of the Starkadders discovers new purpose in their lives, and Flora, now finished with empowering her long-lost relatives, is ready to fly off in the great blue yonder for the next chapter of her life. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review james e One of the funniest group of misfits and malcontents ever assembled. This is an oh-too-quotable fairy tale for adults, similar in tone to Nanny McPhee. Shenanigans keep happening until everything and everyone is sorted. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Frances H Witty, funny and wonderful version of the Gibbon's book, with skillful direction by Schlesinger and a marvelous all star cast. Such an enjoyable ,pleasant watch! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/18 Full Review Read all reviews

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