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What is this hyperactive crap?
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02/26/23
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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.
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02/25/23
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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!
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01/27/23
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An average movie with an intersting plot about disintegrating monarchy.
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02/23/23
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One of the most interesting made for tv series I have ever seen
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01/30/23
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It's a really good series, with a huge British cast. There is alwaus someone you recognise :)
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02/04/23
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Nancy Banks-Smith
Guardian
I am increasingly surprised and sorry that Gormenghast was not animated rather than acted. It might have been magical.
Feb 25, 2020
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Laura Fries
Variety
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.
Oct 18, 2018
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Mark Bourne
DVDJournal.com
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.
Apr 5, 2006
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Reel.com
Rated: 2.5/4
Oct 17, 2002
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Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com
Rated: 3.5/5
Oct 17, 2002
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