“The Prince & the Pauper” (1996)

The Prince & the Pauper

Brief Description:

In this adaptation of Mark Twain's classic tale, a street urchin and a prince in Tudor England swap places to learn how the other half lives.

Date: 1996

Genre: British television period drama serial adaptation

Running time: 2 hours 51 minutes

Cast: 

Philip Sarson: Tom Canty/Prince Edward

John Bowe: The Duke of Somerset

Peter Jeffrey: The Duke of Norfolk

Elizabeth Ann O'Brien: Lady Elizabeth

Richenda Carey: Lady Milford

Rupert Frazer: Sir Thomas Seymour

Douglas Reith: Chamberlain

James Purefoy: Miles Hendon

John Judd: John Canty

Virginia Beare: Lady Mary

Max Johnson: Humphrey Marlow

Jenny McCracken: Mother Canty

Sophia Myles: Lady Jane Grey

Lucy Speed: Nan Canty

Paul Chapman: Father Thomas

Freddy White: Hugo

Janet Henfrey: Goody Watson

Keith Michell: King Henry VIII

Miranda Forbes: Widow White

Nick Smallman: Sir Hugh Hendon

Victoria Gay: Lady Edith de Bohun

Director: Andrew Morgan

Production company: BBC

Based on: The Prince & the Pauper by Mark Twain

IMDb page

Watched on Tubi

Setting/Aesthetic/Feel: 5/5

Excellent! I felt completely transported to Tudor England, specifically in the costumes department. I thought the language was rather simplistic and not at all medieval—certainly not like Twain wrote it—but it didn't bother me. 

Characters: 4/5

Miles was perfect, so perfect. 💙 I think Tom & Edward were both fairly accurate, though neither fully as the book presented them (specially Tom). Elizabeth & Mary were well done; I liked the dukes and duchesses—except for the Seymour brothers, who were quite different from the book and much more intense, specifically Hartford. The Canty family was well done, and Father Thomas was awesome. Hugh was terrible, of course, and Edith pretty perfect :)  

Plot: 4/5

The plot only followed the book's plot about 50%, which left me wondering what would happen a lot more than I expected to. I didn't necessarily mind it, it just wasn't what I expected. I enjoyed the added political drama, which Twain really didn't go into at all.  

Romance: 5/5

Except for the Seymour brothers trying to force Elizabeth to marry the youngest brother, there was no romance besides Miles & Edith, who shared 1 kiss. 

Theme/Message/Topics: 4/5

There wasn't a huge theme, but like in the book, Edward learned to apply mercy in justice. 

Content: 4/5 (low)

Maybe a handful of exclamations of "l*rd"? I can't recall, honestly. All I remember for content is a few shots of people drinking and a scene where Miles's shirt is half off when he wakes up. 

Violence: 4/5 (low)

Still violent, like the book, but not over the top. Not really family-friendly though, especially a scene where two baptist women are burned at the stake (non-detailed). 

Overall: 4.5/5

Overall I really enjoyed watching this show and I'm sad Tubi took it off because I'd love to rewatch it. Makes me want to write a P&tP retelling 😉 

“Pride & Prejudice” (1995)

Pride & Prejudice 

Brief Description:

While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.

(from IMDb—terrible blurb btw) 

Date: 1995

Genre: British television period drama serial adaptation

Running time: 5 hours 45 minutes 

Cast: 

Jennifer Ehle: Elizabeth

Colin Firth: Darcy

Adrian Lukis: Wickham

Alison Steadman: Mrs. Bennet

Benjamin Whitrow: Mr. Bennet

David Bamber: Mr. Collins

Susannah Harker: Jane

Julia Sawalha: Lydia

Polly Maberly: Kitty

Lucy Briers: Mary

Crispin Bonham-Carter: Bingley

Lucy Scott: Charlotte

Anna Chancellor: Miss Bingley

Lucy Robinson: Mrs. Hurst

Barbara Leigh-Hunt: Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Anthony Calf: Colonel Fitzwilliam

Joanna David: Mrs. Gardiner

Tim Wylton: Mr. Gardiner

Emilia Fox: Georgiana

Bridget Turner: Mrs. Reynolds

David Bark-Jones: Denny

Lynn Farleigh: Mrs. Phillips

Lucy Davis: Maria Lucas

Christopher Benjamin: Sir William Lucas

Rupert Vansittart: Mr. Hurst

Marlene Sidaway: Hill

Paul Moriarty: Colonel Forster

Victoria Hamilton: Mrs. Forster

Director: Simon Langton

Production company: BBC

Based on: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen 

(adapted by Andrew Davies)

Wikipedia page

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Setting/Aesthetic/Feel: 5/5

Y'all, the first thing I noticed in this adaptation was how beautiful it was! We all know what a huge fan I am of the beauty in “Pride & Prejudice” (2005). While this definitely didn't have the same grandiose feel, it was still lovely and—to be honest—much more accurate. I loved the Bennets' house and the gorgeous English countryside... Also, the costumes and hairstyling felt/looked very accurate too, though I can't speak much to that since I'm not anything like an expert when it comes to historically accurate clothes. 😆 

Characters: 5/5

Ugh, the casting here was awesome. Elizabeth is perfect—PERFECT! I love how Kiera Knightley does Lizzie, but I think Jennifer Ehle captured her more as she probably was in Austen's mind. While I don't find him really handsome (sorry!) Firth has Darcy's attitude and atmosphere perfectly down. I like how he captured more of the pride than the 2005 film showed. Jane was perfection (and so gorgeous, my word. Jennifer Ehle and Susannah Harker are both so pretty). The Bennets, in short, were excellent, as were all the Bingleys and Hursts. Pretty much everyone here is awesome, except for Wickham, who is also not handsome enough; but he does have the attitude down well, though, so I accept it. Also, I enjoyed seeing the Fosters, to be honest.

Plot: 5/5

This show being double the length of the film, it obviously has room for a LOT more of the plot, and does a very good job, in my opinion. There are few bits that are tweaked, and not terribly much, either. The dialogue was also pretty accurate. 

Romance: 5/5

While P&P isn't my favourite romance ever, I love the fact that every time I read or watch this story, I always forget when and how Darcy & Lizzy get together. Also, I love that in this show there is only one kiss—and that following their marriage 😉 There are a few scenes of Lydia & Wickham together in a one-bed hotel room in episodes 5 & 6, kinda snuggly, with Lydia in her nightclothes; by E6, however, they are married. 

Theme/Message/Topics: 5/5

I felt like this movie makes a much bigger deal of Lydia's whole situation, and what a warning it is—also of how important marriage is. 

Content: 3/5 (medium)

Frequent uses of "l*rd," "good G**," "d*m*," and "for G**'s sake." Many low-necked dresses, some worse than others. Drinking; a few scenes where people are drunk. A few scenes where the Bennet girls are in nightgowns, sometimes partly wrapped in shawls, sometimes in more low-necked/flimsy nightgowns, depending. In E1, there's a short scene where Darcy bathes (you never see more than his bare shoulders, but I skip it). In E2, there's a scene where Lydia runs around the upstairs of her house in her low-necked slip and meets Mr. Collins, who hides his face from her. In E3, there's a tiny scene where Wickham has a woman in underclothes on his knee; and Darcy goes swimming, traipsing around in a wet and clingy white shirt for a scene afterwards. In E6, the minister talks about how marriage is to "avoid fornication" and not to be entered in "to satisfy men's lusts."

Overall: 5/5

Overall, this is rather more accurate, which I really love, but I still enjoy the 2005 film and I would happily watch each back to back. 

“Great Expectations” (1999)

Great Expectations

Brief Description:

A young boy called Pip stumbles upon a hunted criminal who threatens him and demands food. A few years later, Pip finds that he has a benefactor. Imagining that Miss Havisham, a rich lady whose adopted daughter Estella he loves, is the benefactor, Pip believes in a grand plan at the end of which he will be married to Estella...

(from Wikipedia)

Date: 1999

Genre: period drama television serial adaptation

Running time: 2 hours 48 minutes (2 episodes)

Cast: 

Ioan Gruffudd: Pip

Gabriel Thomson: Young Pip

Justine Waddell: Estella

Gemma Gregory: Young Estella

Emma Cunniffe: Biddy

Laura Aikman: Young Biddy

Charlotte Rampling: Miss Havisham

Bernard Hill: Magwitch

Clive Russell: Joe

Lesley Sharp: Mrs. Joe

Ian McDiarmid: Jaggers

Laila Morse: Molly

Daniel Evans: Herbert Pocket

Laurence Dobiesz: Young Herbert

James Hillier: Bentley Drummle

Tony Curran: Orlick

Nicholas Woodeson: Wemmick

Director: Julian Jarrold

Production company: BBC Worldwide & WGBH

Based on: 

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Wikipedia page

Watched on Tubi

Setting/Aesthetic/Feel: 5/5

I had my eye on this and finally watched it because Tubi was about to take it away (same as Tenant of Wildfell Hall, haha). I'm so glad I did, because I loved it! The setting and aesthetic was so beautiful and felt very accurate—I loved the victorian dresses, of course. Satis House was perfect, and I loved the scenery around Pip's house. The soundtrack was good too!

Characters: 5/5

Pip was perfect. Young Pip and Older Pip—perfect. Gruffudd looked and acted like Pip. I loved it. Justine Waddell didn't fit my idea of Estella at all, but she was very pretty and I enjoyed her acting. Russell was basically perfect as Joe; and Lesley Sharp was the PERFECT Mrs. Joe—I never realized what a horrid person she was, though I've read the book so often. Emma Cunniffe as Biddy was awesome; Miss Havisham (Charlotte Rampling) was somehow horribly young and horribly old—excellent; and Magwitch (Hill) made my skin crawl at first, and then made me so terribly sad... just like in the book. Evans as Herbert was awesomeeee and though I don't remember Drummle well, Hillier made me hate him as much as I should. The only cast problem I really had was McDiarmid as Jaggers—so, so wrong. He had Jaggers' personality, somewhat, but really didn't look or act like the man. And Woodeson was not a very good Wemmick. But Curran was the perfect Orlick. Ugh. 

Plot: 5/5

I have read the book many times, so I'm fairly familiar with the plot. I was delighted by how close they stuck to it! Naturally they had to pick and choose their scenes, but they did so well. The only added scene I disliked was when Pip got drunk at the ball, fought with Estella, and insulted Drummle, which I don't recall happening...? I think there was another added scene I wasn't a fan of because it was confrontational but I forget it. They changed the ending a bit, so it was pretty open-ended (clever) and they may have added a couple more confrontational scenes, but overall it was very accurate and I loved that they even added Wemmick's romance. 

Theme/Message/Topics: 5/5

Like the book, this film highlights that women can be domestic abusers as well as men can. And I love how like the book, it also highlight that revenge hurts no one more than oneself and you often fall in the pit you dug for someone else. Also, it brought back to mind the importance of not living above your means 😆 

Romance: 5/5

Since Pip & Estella don't officially get together, there's not a very strong romance line; but Herbert & Clara are cute—the little you see of them, haha. There is only 1 cheek kiss between Estella & Pip as children; I can't recall anything else. 

Content: 4/5

Take note a few ball dresses were fairly low, and Miss Havisham's consistent dress certainly was, though I only noticed it once or twice because she was not the centre of interest at all, haha/ There's some drinking, probably some smoking; maybe language, though I can't recall any right now. The one thing that takes off a point is after the fire scene, where Miss Havisham is burned, they show Pip's badly burned hands and it was horrific. 

Violence: 

2 scenes where Estella's face is bruised and red, as Drummle physically abuses her; an early on scene where Magwitch terrorizes Pip but does nothing; a fistfight between boys; physical and verbal abuse by Mrs. Joe towards Joe and Pip. 

Overall: 5/5

Overall, this was fantastic and I want to rewatch it again asap! It would probably be considered heavy; I personally don't have a problem with it. :) 

“The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” (1996)

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Brief Description:

A mysterious young woman arrives at Wildfell Hall, an old house of the Elizabethan era, with a young son. She is determined to lead an independent existence, but her new neighbours do not want to leave her alone. Only one of them, a young farmer, Gilbert Markham, succeeds in finding her secrets.

(from Wikipedia)

Date: 1996

Genre: period drama television serial adaptation

Running time: 2 hours 42 minutes (3 episodes)

Cast: 

Toby Stephens – Gilbert Markham

Tara Fitzgerald – Helen Graham Huntingdon

Rupert Graves – Arthur Huntington

Sarah Badel – Rachel

Jackson Leach – Arthur Huntington Jr.

Sean Gallagher – Walter Hargrave

Jonathan Cake – Ralph Hattersley

Joe Absolom – Fergus Markham

Kenneth Cranham – Reverend Millward

Pam Ferris – Mrs. Markham

Cathy Murphy – Miss Myers

Paloma Baeza – Rose Markham

Aran Bell – Richard Wilson

Miranda Pleasence – Eliza Millward

James Purefoy – Frederick Lawrence

Kim Durham – Benson

Dominic Rowan – Lord Lowborough

Beatie Edney – Annabella Wilmot, Lady Lowborough

Janet Dale – Mrs. Wilson

Susannah Wise – Millicent Hargrave

Karen Westwood – Jane Wilson

Director: Mike Barker

Production company: BBC & WGBH

Based on: 

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë

Wikipedia page

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(watched on Tubi)

Setting/Aesthetic/Feel: 4/5

I'm just a beginner when it comes to period dramas, so I don't have very much to compare this to. I was not a fan of the vocalizing in the beginning and the end, which felt super modern; but I was very impressed by the clothes and hairstyles, which looked pretty accurate to me. Of course I also loved the aesthetics and settings... overall, I was pretty satisfied. I loved the dresses, anyways 😉 

Characters: 5/5

Judging purely off of looks: I think Tara Fitzgerald was a pretty good Helen. It's been a while since I read the book (only did so once) but I really liked how innocent and sweet her face looked. Graves was not as handsome as I thought Huntingdon would look, but I have no other quibbles. Stephens was a FANTASTIC Gilbert, I thought—looked like him and talked like him. And little Arthur was just cute :)

Plot: 4/5

I have mixed feelings on the plot. While they stuck pretty well to the actual story (as far as I recall; as I said, I only read the book once) they did snuck some extra themes in and remove the christianity. More on that later! It was, as expected, heavy and a little violent, dealing as it does with domestic violence and adultery; and I HATED the minister (I can't recall if I did in the book, or if this was exaggerated in the story). I did enjoy the however-will-they-get-together aspect again, anyways. 

Theme/Message/Topics: 4/5

While Huntingdon still complains bitterly of Helen's morality, and she does object to his vices, it came across as more of a "she's just a good person" and much less "the power of Christ in her." She never explained why she chose to do these things, as she does in the book, nor ever discussed salvation with him (again, like the book) though he does complain of going to hell. The other theme they worked in was much more domestic violence. I can't recall how much physical violence is hinted at or plays on-screen in the book, but in this film Huntingdon is much more verbally and even occasionally physically abusive, and there's rarely a scene where he isn't screaming at Helen once they're married. They also added a good bit of sexual assault. I would have preferred to see it implied and not played out; but I understand it's something important to talk about and probably happened in the book, and it's certainly a part of domestic violence. 

Romance: 2/5 (high)

As mentioned before, there are several scenes of Huntingdon forcing himself on Helen in episode 2. 1 scene happens in bed; in another, he throws her to the floor in a room; and then there are multiple scenes where he forces a kiss. There's also a scene where a friend of his forces kisses on her in episode 3. In episode 2, as well, you get a very wet kiss scene between Huntingdon and Helen before they're married. Later, after the wedding, comes a scene where he kisses her bare stomach and begins to undress her while talking of her beauty, immediately following which comes a scene where they're in bed together, quite bare, discussing how Huntingdon slept with a married woman. Later on, still in episode 2, there's a somewhat graphic birthing scene. Finally, in episode 2 or 3 (I forget) there's a scene where Huntingdon makes out with a friend's wife, but the camera pans quickly enough that all you see is them kissing and him shoving her to the wall (you can hear a few sounds for a few seconds after). Personally, I'm not sure if episode 2 is absolutely necessary to watch as I already know the plot of the book; but definitely if I rewatch it I would skip several scenes. Not just fast-forward, but actually physically skip. 😆 There's 2 kisses between Gilbert and Helen (episodes 1&3) but they're not very intense. 

Content: 2/5 (high)

Apart from everything else mentioned, there's a lot of drinking and drunk people, possible 2-3 instances of swearing; and a very nasty preacher who in one scene preaches a violent sermon, implied to be against Helen, as the townsfolk are convinced she's having an affair. (Spoiler: the man who visits her at bight is her brother, and Helen is not one bit unfaithful.) Huntingdon wishes she was having an affair later on. He becomes ill in episode 3 and coughs blood; his eye bleeds in a certain shot. In another scene, he paints blood from a dead bird on his son and sends him to see Helen; Arthur Jr. then sees a canary in a cage and for one scene hurts it (the bird is seen dead shortly after).

Violence: 2/5 (medium)

Apart from everything else mentioned, there's a scene where Gilbert fights Helen's brother and cuts him about the face with a riding crop; also a scene where one of Huntingdon's friends starts to get physically abusive with his wife but Helen speaks up and the men ask him to stop, which he does. 

Overall: 4/5

Overall, it's definitely for ages 18+ and not to be watched lightly, which I already suspected. As I mentioned, I'd skip some scenes, but I think I'd watch this again. I did enjoy a lot of it and it certainly makes me want to reread the book, which is totally fantastic. (You can read my review of that here.)

“The Fox & the Hound” (1981)

The Fox & the Hound  

Brief Description:

A fox named Tod and a hound named Copper vow to be best friends forever. But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test.

Date:

Genre: American animated buddy drama film

Running time: 1 hour 23 minutes 

Cast: 

Mickey Rooney (Tod)

Keith Mitchell (Young Tod)

Kurt Russell (Copper)

Corey Feldman (Young Copper)

Pearl Bailey (Big Mama)

Jack Albertson (Amos Slade)

Sandy Duncan (Vixey)

Jeanette Nolan (Widow Tweed)

Pat Buttram (Chief)

John Fiedler (Porcupine)

John McIntire (Badger)

Dick Bakalyan (Dinky)

Paul Winchell (Boomer)

Director: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, & Art Stevens

Production company: Walt Disney Productions

Based on: The Fox & the Hound by Daniel P. Mannix

Wikipedia page

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Setting/Aesthetic/Feel: 3/5

Cute little American southern backwoods setting. :)

Characters: 3.5/5

Copper and Tod are nice enough fellows, and I like Widow Tweed, especially when she faces off Amos. He’s pretty nasty but the ending gives me hope for him. ;) Big Mama is nice, and D & B are so much fun. XD

Plot: 3.5/5

Meh. The first time I watched this, I was super disappointed because I thought it was a super sweet, sad film. It’s a comedic, dramatic film. The second time, I enjoyed the comedy but still felt the drama was through the roof, especially for a kids’ film. Though I understand why it’s there. I really like the subplot of Dinky, Boomer, and Squeaks though. 

Romance: 3/5

They’re cute. 

Theme/Message/Topics: 4/5

Letting go of friends after a certain season, even best friends… that touched me though. 

Content: 4/5 (low)

Mild language (gosh, darn, etc). 

Violence: 3/5 (medium)

Amos, Chief, & Copper are hunters; guns, traps, skinning, attacking, etc, galore. Plus a wild bear fight at the end. 

Overall: 3/5

It’s fun enough, it’s just not my favourite and I don’t know if I’ll rewatch it. 

“The Man Who Invented Christmas” (2017)

The Man Who Invented Christmas 

Brief Description:

In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row. Desperate for a hit, Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and his vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to life in “A Christmas Carol,” forever changing the holiday season into the celebration known today.

Date: 2017

Genre: Christmas biographical comedy-drama film 

Running time: 1 hour 44 minutes 

Cast: 

Dan Stevens (Dickens)

Ely Solan (Young Dickens)

Mark Schrier (Presenter)

Patrick Joseph Byrnes (Stage Manager)

Miriam Margolyes (Mrs. Fisk)

Morfydd Clark (Kate Dickens)

Justin Edwards (John Forster / Ghost of Christmas Present)

Cosimo Massimo Fusco (Signor Mazzini)

Jasper Hughes Cotter (Walter Dickens)

James Heffernan (Charley Dickens)

Aleah Lennon (Mary “Mamie" Dickens)

Ella Mai Delaney (Katey Dickens)

Donna Marie Sludds (Maid)

David McSavage (William Hall)

Ian McNeice (Edward Chapman)

Miles Jupp (Thackeray)

Pat Mooney (Garrick Club Waiter)

Anna Murphy (Tara / Ghost of Christmas Past)

Jonathan Pryce (Dickens’ father)

Ger Ryan (Dickens’ mother)

Sam McGillicuddy (Young Charles’ Brother)

Rory O’Neill (Young Charles’ Brother)

Nancy Quinney (Young Charles’ Sister)

Alanna Manning (Young Charles’ Sister)

Glynis Casson (Society Lady)

Amelia Crowley (Mrs. Grimsby)

Bill Paterson (Mr. Grimsby)

Derek Hanna (Toothless Man)

Derek O’Sullivan (Grave Digger)

John Delaney (Grave Digger)

Christopher Plummer (Scrooge)

Gerard Lee (Cleric)

Stephen Ball (Clerk)

Martin Philips (Pawn Broker)

Donald Sumpter (Haddock / Jacob Marley)

Kevin McCormack (Bailiff)

Aideen Wylde (Charlotte Wigmore)

Simon Callow (John Leech)

Katie McGuinness (Fanny Dickens / Mrs. Cratchit)

Marcus Lamb (Rev. Henry Burnett / Cratchit)

Pearse Kearney (Henry Jr. / Tiny Tim)

Paul Kealyn (Warren’s Foreman)

Richard Coombs (Punch / Judy)

Michael Judd (Pie Man)

Eddie Jackson (Scam Artist)

Anthony Morris (Newsagent)

John Henshaw (Butcher / Mr. Fezziwig)

Annette Badland (Butcher’s Wife / Mrs. Fezziwig)

Linda Gough (Charwoman)

Jack Gunning (Cratchit Child)

Christina Martina (Cratchit Child)

Ava May Taylor (Cratchit Child)

Adam Dolan (Warren’s Factory Boy)

Cameron Simpson (Poll)

Degnan Geraghty (Christmas Tree Vendor)

John Colleary (Constable Copperfield)

Sean Duggan (Mr. Grub)

James Daniel Wilson (Grip the Raven)

Desmond Bird (Lover)

Fabiano Roggio (Ghost of Christmas Future)

Franco Moscon (Nobleman)

Mark Quigley (Middle Class)

Roisin Whelan (Maid)

Samantha Kelly (Minor Role)

Séamus Hanly (Audience Member)

Valeria Bandino (Tart)

Director: Bharat Nalluri

Production company: Parallel Films & Rhombus Media

Based on: The Man Who Invented Christmas by Les Standiford

Wikipedia page

Setting/Aesthetic/Feel: 5/5

Another film I watched in March with friends, and it stayed with me for weeks. I LOVED THIS. The 1843 aesthetic is ON POINT! The flashbacks to the past were super well done and the home & warehouse fit the scenes so well (and I want Dickens’ study). 

Characters: 5/5

Okay, Dickens was the absolute best. Dan Stevens CARRIED this film. He was the perfect Dickens. Such an amusing guy—such a writer—and yet very deep and complex. I never expected the analyzation and exploration of his childhood traumas, and how it would affect not just his relationships but his life habits and his writing. The writing portrayal here was absolutely legendary. I have never seen writing portrayed so well in any film, maybe even any book! So many little things, like not being able to find the character until you had the right name… or how books stall because they hold a message you are figuring out yourself just then… it was amazing. So amazing. 5/4ths of my favourite part of the movie. (Yes, I mean 5/4ths). 

All the other actors were great and played splendid supporting roles. All-around amazing cast. 

Plot: 5/5

It was fantastic. Hilarious. Deep. So, so writerly. Historical. Just checked all the boxes and made me understand Dickens so much better. I don’t remember much about it anymore but I know I loved it. 

Romance: 4/5

I felt like the romance between Dickens & Kate was a little lacking—he was very dismissive—but he realized his issues and did try to work on them. 

Theme/Message/Topics: 5/5

The messages of forgiving, especially one’s parents for the past, and understanding people’s personalities—amazing. I don’t recall others but I remember being VERY well satisfied with the messages. 

Content: 4/5 (low)

I don’t remember anything but these are the few notes I have: 

Language (Da**ed; Bl**dy; G**’s teeth; G**’s sake; D**il ; G**). Champagne, mentions of fairies & ghosts, drinking. 

Violence: 5/5 (n/a)

I can’t recall. 

Overall: 5/5

I need this film. I need to rewatch it every year. I. love. it. so. crazy. much. I cannot wait to rewatch it someday—hopefully soon!!! 

*To be updated upon rewatch.