Thought this was great especially Sheridan Smith who is one of the most versatile actresses around today. Some of you don't recognise quality when it's staritng you in the face !
I'm confused by someone who turns off after 3 minutes. Maybe you are very perceptive and know instantly if you will like it. You are far more intelligent than me.
The apparent product placement (or at least naming of products) was certainly not subtle! Don't know if this was deliberate, but it was quite intrusive and jarring at times.
Got the feelgood factor; good fun.
Who watched in 3D and how did it come over?
Wasn't too bad in 3D. Lots of scenes where you could see the depth, although it always looks like people and things are cut out and stuck infront of things rather than being rounded.
Thought this was great especially Sheridan Smith who is one of the most versatile actresses around today. Some of you don't recognise quality when it's staritng you in the face !
I don't have a problem with Sheridan Smith but acting is utterly subjective.
I enjoyed this too. It didn't feel "Christmassy" until the end though. Until that point, I thought they were going to continue with the idea of Mr Stink going into politics, with the story ending with him becoming Prime Minister (and banning "indoor baths" or something equally silly).
The apparent product placement (or at least naming of products) was certainly not subtle! Don't know if this was deliberate, but it was quite intrusive and jarring at times.
Why was it intrusive? A bit much for the supposedly non-commercial BBC, granted, but it's obviously lifted from David Walliams's story. I enjoyed it, a good, fun story for this time of year.
No she is awful. At least she's not playing the dumb chav, first time in her life she's played a different role.
I hope that this is a wind-up.
Smith is one of the best young actresses around, brilliant in everything and very versatile. The idea that she can only play the "dumb chav" could only be made by someone who knew nothing about her career - which includes many prestigious awards including three (Evening Standard, Laurence Olivier and BroadwayWorld) for her stage role as Countess Skriczevinsky - who is neither dumb nor a chav.
Enjoyed it, but what let it down was the totally implausible pairing of the Mum and Dad. I know they say opposites attract, but I cannot imagine a universe in which these two people would ever marry each other.
Enjoyed it, but what let it down was the totally implausible pairing of the Mum and Dad. I know they say opposites attract, but I cannot imagine a universe in which these two people would ever marry each other.
Thought this was great especially Sheridan Smith who is one of the most versatile actresses around today. Some of you don't recognise quality when it's staritng you in the face !
Why was it intrusive? A bit much for the supposedly non-commercial BBC, granted, but it's obviously lifted from David Walliams's story. I enjoyed it, a good, fun story for this time of year.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the story and the visuals in 3D were quite good too, but I felt that the consistent naming of products rather than using their generic equivalent, was a bit overdone. Not having read the original story though, I may well be missing the fact that maybe it's part of the narrative.
Smith is one of the best young actresses around, brilliant in everything and very versatile. The idea that she can only play the "dumb chav" could only be made by someone who knew nothing about her career - which includes many prestigious awards including three (Evening Standard, Laurence Olivier and BroadwayWorld) for her stage role as Countess Skriczevinsky - who is neither dumb nor a chav.
I haven't seen her on stage, I however have seen her in
Jonathan Creek
Gavin and Stacey
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
Benidorm
Eyes Down
Fat Friends
The Royle Family
I really don't see her as versatile, I see her as annoying. She performed the same thing in each program and every time I see her I just want to slap her.
"Miss Smith presents this complicated leading lady as, alas, Miss Smith – all kooky smiles, lipstick and big hair – which is a crying shame as Brian Friel’s adaptation of Ibsen’s old potboiler is a spirited, intelligent and classy affair"
The review you quote was from Seven the Sunday Telegraph magazine. How seriously do you take a review that describes "Hedda Gabler" as a potboiler?
As I showed in the long list of favourable reviews for Smith's Gabler, Tim Walker's view was very much in the minority. The Daily Telegraph review by Charles Spencer said:
But the great thrill of the night is Sheridan Smith, revealing herself as an actress of truly tremendous talent and range.
Enjoyed it, but what let it down was the totally implausible pairing of the Mum and Dad. I know they say opposites attract, but I cannot imagine a universe in which these two people would ever marry each other.
That did cross my mind. There's opposites and there's those two. The lead girl was good though.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the story and the visuals in 3D were quite good too, but I felt that the consistent naming of products rather than using their generic equivalent, was a bit overdone. Not having read the original story though, I may well be missing the fact that maybe it's part of the narrative.
I must say that I didn't notice so if they were trying to persuade me to buy anything they failed.
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I'm confused by someone who turns off after 3 minutes. Maybe you are very perceptive and know instantly if you will like it. You are far more intelligent than me.
Wasn't too bad in 3D. Lots of scenes where you could see the depth, although it always looks like people and things are cut out and stuck infront of things rather than being rounded.
I don't have a problem with Sheridan Smith but acting is utterly subjective.
I enjoyed this too. It didn't feel "Christmassy" until the end though. Until that point, I thought they were going to continue with the idea of Mr Stink going into politics, with the story ending with him becoming Prime Minister (and banning "indoor baths" or something equally silly).
Why was it intrusive? A bit much for the supposedly non-commercial BBC, granted, but it's obviously lifted from David Walliams's story. I enjoyed it, a good, fun story for this time of year.
I hope that this is a wind-up.
Smith is one of the best young actresses around, brilliant in everything and very versatile. The idea that she can only play the "dumb chav" could only be made by someone who knew nothing about her career - which includes many prestigious awards including three (Evening Standard, Laurence Olivier and BroadwayWorld) for her stage role as Countess Skriczevinsky - who is neither dumb nor a chav.
Me too but switched back at the end.
Correct !!
Aww come on.. she`s hardly Meryl Streep :cool:
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the story and the visuals in 3D were quite good too, but I felt that the consistent naming of products rather than using their generic equivalent, was a bit overdone. Not having read the original story though, I may well be missing the fact that maybe it's part of the narrative.
I haven't seen her on stage, I however have seen her in
Jonathan Creek
Gavin and Stacey
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
Benidorm
Eyes Down
Fat Friends
The Royle Family
I really don't see her as versatile, I see her as annoying. She performed the same thing in each program and every time I see her I just want to slap her.
No I didn't, I avoided it as it had Sheridan Smith in it.
What makes you say that? Smith is brilliant and versatile, and one of the most sought after actresses for a huge range of roles.
She recently had a triumph as Hedda Gabler, one of the key stage roles for a woman. http://www.whatsonstage.com/roundup/theatre/london/E8831347530928/Review+Round-up%3A+Does+Sheridan+shine+as+Hedda+Gabler%3F.html
I take it you didn't read The Telegraph review of Hedda Gabler http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/9543401/Hedda-Gabler-at-Old-Vic-Seven-magazine-review.html
"Miss Smith presents this complicated leading lady as, alas, Miss Smith – all kooky smiles, lipstick and big hair – which is a crying shame as Brian Friel’s adaptation of Ibsen’s old potboiler is a spirited, intelligent and classy affair"
As I showed in the long list of favourable reviews for Smith's Gabler, Tim Walker's view was very much in the minority. The Daily Telegraph review by Charles Spencer said: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/9539495/Hedda-Gabler-Old-Vic-review.html
That did cross my mind. There's opposites and there's those two. The lead girl was good though.
Haven't seen yet, but the usual confusion of BBC1 HD and BBC HD is still around!! Here's a Tweet:-
Just like Strictly last year.
The 3D version is already available on iPlayer via Sky and the web.
I must say that I didn't notice so if they were trying to persuade me to buy anything they failed.