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Post by glenny on Aug 22, 2011 22:46:20 GMT 8
Yes, Cat! I managed to watch it, finally! My english is not perfect but I understood almost everything. What can I say? I loved it! In fact, I immediately bought the book ;D I liked the atmosphere, the historical reconstruction, and the choice of the whole cast. I think Gemma Arterton is perfect as Tess and Hans was a surprise to me because I'm used to seeing him in 'good' roles. But this time it was very interesting seeing him as the ''villain''. And a very complicated character with many facets. He did a great job, like always  |
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Post by cat on Aug 24, 2011 23:59:45 GMT 8
I'm glad that you have now got to see it. This is a wonderful (BBC) adaptation of Tess of The D'Urbervilles.
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Post by mj on Feb 28, 2013 5:03:50 GMT 8
In fact, it's one of the weak points of this version that they make it so clearly rape and she leaves right away instead of staying for a while as she does in the book. It makes some of the following a little less logical. Hi there! It's been a while for me to post a comment here. I feel weird to post a comment in this thread since it's very old, but I just came across the great post from Virgil Reality about this film, and couldn't hold my tongue. ( I really should've read it sooner, but I didn't read the whole thread until now, because it was so long. ) I adore Hans and I love this film, and I've also read Tess of the d'Urberville before(20 years ago). I was amazed by Virgil Reality's opinion above. I felt the same way!! She had to leave right away, because any women would leave right away after being raped. ( However she didn't, in the book, and this is the whole "ambiguity" about their relationship.) There are some scenes that don't make any sense because of it. For instance, the conversation Alec and Tess had when he caught up with her absolutely made no sense. Alec followed her like a moron and asked her, " why are you sneaking out like this?" Didn't he just rape her? Why were they talking about "love"? When were her eyes dazed by him? One last kiss??? Come on! Then, the confession scene. Angel couldn't forgive her for being raped. Such a douche bag!! To make it less harsh, the screenwriter made her say that it wasn't exactly rape. Seriously? Why? You decided to go with clear cut rape, didn't you? In the end, her return for Alec was supposed to be gratuitous, but in the film, it looked like Alec made a deal with her mother ( prostitution? ). It was probably necessary, because, who in the world would really get back together with her rapist? In spite of it, Tess said to Angel, " he(Alec) won me back" ( it's in the book). I was like, "  ??" Did anybody in this production really find those make no sense? However, by making Alec a rapist and more despicable, Tess is a victim of a crime, and "pure", and I think this production succeeded to draw more sympathy for Tess. I am not saying it was not supposed to be rape. My point is removing ambiguity of the novel is not a great idea. Alec may have raped her, but he was her seducer and her first lover as well. Rape or seduction is still an unsolved issue, and I strongly think that there is a big contradiction concerning their relationship in the novel as well, which has created many arguments. That's why I really think it's impossible to settle one or another, or both. I love this production because it was very beautiful and touching, and Hans is HOT!!! (the biggest point), but it was hard for me to see Hans play a rapist, and be harshly rejected by Tess, at the same time... Who can really resist Hans? |
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Post by Gg on Feb 28, 2013 23:05:28 GMT 8
I will be interested to see it they refer to TESS in the film adaptation of "50 shades..." as they did in the book.
I agree, adaptation wise, and I wonder if it is some interpretation of our contemporary ideals that effected how the scene was presented. Black and white certainly makes things more comfortable for us, but I'm not sure it makes them truer and I don't think untying Hardy's ambiguity does the question at hand any particular justice. The question certainly struck (and continues to strike) a cord, even with Hardy's full title, to include "A Pure Women Faithfully Presented".
It's so true... Virgil is very wise!
Happy to see you back MJ!
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Post by Virgil Reality on Mar 2, 2013 22:42:15 GMT 8
Why thanks for the comments mj. Four-five years later I can't recall what I said and there are 20 pages of comment. However I'm happy o believe that occasionally real ideas get through the bs.
Ah Tess - one of the highlights
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Post by ponygirlizzy on Mar 10, 2014 7:44:47 GMT 8
For all UK viewers, Hans's Tess of the D'Urbervilles looks likely to be repeated on Drama channel, Freeview 20, starting 7pm this Sunday (16th march 2014) Enjoy! |
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Post by Gg on Mar 10, 2014 8:17:24 GMT 8
Hey, thanks for sharing that
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2014 20:22:19 GMT 8
This is the first thing that I saw Hans in.
I always seem to root for the bad guy in anything I watch and the line " know this one thing Tess, I will have you" just got me. I love a forceful man!
And those eyes, oh my! And those lips dear lord! d**n he's spellbinding.
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Post by Gg on Dec 17, 2015 23:00:39 GMT 8
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Post by hannah26 on Apr 4, 2020 6:19:42 GMT 8
I think Hans did an excellent job in Tess if the D’Urbervilles. He managed to pull off being the charming but bad guy this time instead of the charming and good guy he usually is. His piercing blue eyes work wonders. They can be piercing and scary like in Tess of the D’Urbervilles, or piercing and sparkly like in The Christmas Candle and Jericho. I think the chemistry between Hans and Gemma Arterton was amazing, especially the scenes on horse back. It’s difficult because in this version of Tess he genuinely likes Tess and there’s genuine chemistry between them, but then he is cruel and rough with her too. If Tess liked the bad boys, their relationship might have lasted a bit longer. If you watch Tess of the D’Urbervilles and then watch The Christmas Candle of Jericho soon or straight after, you’ll see the contrast in the characters he plays. In all these shows he’s a dark haired stranger who comes to the aid of a woman, but in Tess he’s mysterious and evil, and in the others he’s mysterious and kind.
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