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Gormenghast

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Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/25/2020
I am increasingly surprised and sorry that Gormenghast was not animated rather than acted. It might have been magical. Go to Full Review
Laura Fries Variety 10/18/2018
Considering this is the first adaptation of Peake's work, and given the magnitude of the production, it will most likely remain the definitive version. Go to Full Review
Mark Bourne DVDJournal.com 04/05/2006
This sumptuous vision looks great, serves up plenty that's pleasing, and although is somewhat flat is not bad. It does, though, take Peake's extraordinary achievement and makes it, well, ordinary. Go to Full Review
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 10/17/2002
3.5/5
Reel.com 10/17/2002
2.5/4
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10/19/2014 What is this hyperactive crap? See more 09/12/2013 Gormenghast is a neo-gothic BBC miniseries based on the books written by Mervyn Peake. Steerpike dreams of taking control of the kingdom Gormenghast. He was born to work in the castle's kitchen but he works his way up the into the household. This miniseries interesting to say the least. The Costumes are amazing. The colors are amazing. I have never read the books but I have heard that the Tv series are much more colorful than what Peake intended. The sets are amazing. The acting was wonderful. The storyline might have needed some work but you try to bring three thick books down to 4 hours. So, if you're into fantasy movies this one is a can't miss. www.what-to-watch.com See more 01/22/2013 I loved this adaptation of the novel it was very close but obviously they could not fit the whole of the plot in the space of time they had to make the film! See more 12/13/2011 An average movie with an intersting plot about disintegrating monarchy. See more 04/14/2011 One of the most interesting made for tv series I have ever seen See more 04/04/2011 It's a really good series, with a huge British cast. There is alwaus someone you recognise :) See more Read all reviews
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Director
Andy Wilson