| Moll Flanders (Unrated Edition) |  | Director: David Attwood
Actors: James Bowers, Alex Kingston, Nicola Kingston, Geoffrey Beevers, Lucy Evans
Studio: Wgbh
Category: DVD
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Rating:  42 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 220 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 783421350731
EAN: 0783421350731
Theatrical Release Date: October 13, 1996
Release Date: October 2, 2001
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This energetic, sardonic, and richly funny adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel is completely unlike what you might expect from genteel Masterpiece Theatre. The heroine, Moll Flanders (Alex Kingston), after being born in prison, wends her way through the top and bottom of 18th-century English society, has five husbands (including a roguish highwayman who becomes the love of her life), many lovers (male and female), travels to America and back again, and in general discovers all that is cruel and sweet in life. Kingston tears into her role with gleeful amorality and delicious charm, often turning to the camera with a seductive smile to ask, "What would you do?" This British miniseries is brilliantly written, skillfully directed, and superbly acted all around (with particularly delightful performances by Diana Rigg and Daniel Craig)--in short, among the best of its kind; both a cunning examination of social morés and a hugely entertaining story. Not to be missed. --Bret Fetzer
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 Masterful Moll March 23, 2009
J. Dito (Sebastopol, CA USA)
I've seen this movie A LOT, and it's the best version of the Moll Flanders story, plus the host on masterpiece theatre provides the viewer with interesting facts and backstories about the author and life in London during that period. Daniel Craig is HOT in this film, and I'm sure his stellar performance was a big part of what led him to become the most recent James Bond. The acting, editing, cinematography, sets and the costumes are wonderful. Alex Kingston is absolutely brilliant in the role!!!
Kingston, Rigg and Craig Shine Supreme! February 5, 2009
Michael C. Smith (San Francisco, CA United States)
The wickedest woman in London is the easiest to find, just call for Moll! This gorgeously filmed masterpiece theater film far exceeds the bounds of its small screen presentation. From a novel that set the standard for romance novels to come in its wake this tale is filled to overflowing with adventure, danger, heart rending romance all compounded by delicious plot twists and harrowing encounters.
Heading the cast is Alex Kingston as the sexy, ambitious Moll Flanders. She pulls us into the story with sly asides that endear, tease and at times challenge us with "What would you do?" Miss Kingston carries the film with grace and a steely resolve that is admirable in scope as well as intimate nuance. She is in short a magnificent actress and a treat to watch.
Diana Rigg as Mrs. Golightly gives us a thoroughly marvelous depiction of a hard-bitten rough colonial American woman who is as pragmatic as any pioneer in the New World. And like most of those who came out from England to Virginia she brings with her a secret that turns the plot and Moll completely around. It is great to see her in this film having a grand time in a fun role.
Daniel Craig is perfectly cast as James Seagrave the rouge 17th century bad boy supreme turned highwayman and the great tragic love of Moll Flanders. He has the kind of rough good looks with his crinkly wicked smile, sky blue laughing eyes and devil on the town attitude the part demands. He is the kind of guy designed by fate to be Satan's sexy trap for any unsuspecting innocent. His first appearance in the film as Moll arrives by coach to London sells his whole character persona in a flash. He pops his head into her coach and gives her a playfully wicked, promising how do you do smile and then is gone not to appear for another hour in the story. But Mr. Craig makes this a memorable screen entrance and in the doing puts anticipation for what will happen next on the razors edge. He does not disappoint in this early in his career performance and shows just why his talent and role choices have brought him to the top of his field today.
The whole film is a romp and a joy as it creates an entire world centuries past yet carries the ageless truth of what lies ahead in a young life is forever exciting, fresh and doomed to be repeated by each new generation.
Oh my! November 20, 2008
M (Gnawing away at your reality)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I will admit, I saw this movie before I read the book. But what a good movie it was! It's not so much a movie as it is a miniseries as it took a while to watch, but it is worth it, since miniseries are often able to put in more of the book than a movie whose time must be restricted.
The acting, props, costumes, and background were all solid, and I have no complaint. It was especially fun to see Moll stare right into the camera. For me, that added some spice and fun to watch, especially when she looked at you while she was doing something naughty. Overall, I feel that this movie was a rather decent retelling of the book.
Spicy Romp October 29, 2007
E. Johnson (U.S. Navy)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Entertaining and fun with the spice of life. Moll Flanders adventures are captured with wonderful camera work, excellent casting and non-stop adventure. A great addition to "Tipping The Velvet" and "Finger Smith".
 Good story, dated production September 20, 2007
M. Lucas (michigan)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
My main complaint with this film is the annoying music that really dates the production as well as the production quality itself. For a movie that is only ten years old it looks like it was filmed in 1975. It is too bad because it really is entertaining. It is fun to watch a period film that is in no way stuffy, centered around a woman with modern sensibilities. This was a time when a woman who was on her own had very few avenues to explore, and the majority of those were not respectable. Moll has a fiery personality and does not settle for the safe roads. She's cut-throat and ruthless, but you will like her anyway, because she does it all with the utmost charm and a twinkle in her eye. She could have invented the field of public relations. There is a lot of nudity and sex in this but it doesn't seem risque since it is all done with a certain comical edge. In fact most of the film is done lightheartedly even though you are dealing with some touchy subjects. One last downfall -- It makes me sound extremely shallow, but I just don't see Alex Kingston as the beauty that Moll is supposed to be. Using her supposed stunning beauty to work her way through life, and manipulate nearly every man she meets is simply difficult to believe when you don't find the actress to be so beautiful. Other than that the story is very entertaining with all it's twists and turns. If you like it, you should also watch "Vanity Fair" with Natasha Little. It is another period film with a naughty anti-heroin, who you will love to hate. P.S. This Moll Flanders is ten times more fun than the Robin Wright/ Morgan Freeman version which really has very little in common with this production aside from centering around a like minded heroin in the same time period.
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