Edward the King (6pc) [VHS]

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Actor: Annette Crosbie, Felicity Kendal, Guy Slater, Helen Ryan, Timothy West
Cinematographer: Tony Imi
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC, Original recording reissued
Release Date: 2002-02-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Goldhil Home Media
Studio: Goldhil Home Media

VHS Movie Reviews of Edward the King (6pc) [VHS]

Movie Review: "The Peacemaker"
Summary: 5 Stars

This was truly a superb series that gave a good look at the life and times of Edward VII of England. The King who waited a lifetime to sit on the throne, and while he didn't get to rule for very long, became known as Edward "The Peacemaker", for his gift of diplomacy around the world.

The series is well written, enlightening and entertaining as well. From Edward's birth, while his mother Queen Victoria ruled England,his education, his family, his Randy ways(he was quite the playboy, even after he married) through his years of waiting quite impatiently to be King, through his sickly years and finally his death, this series brings quite an awareness of the events.

Queen Victoria ruled for more then 50 years. The first several episodes, really revolve around her. The politics and family matters while "Bertie" as he came to be called(named Albert Edward after his father), was young. The quest to have him educated in a royal manner, the scandals he created as a young man(which continued into his older years), the need to find him a suitable wife, and finally the Queen's unwillingness to abdicate, even in her old age, to let Bertie take over. He was 60 by the time he did. Even then the political figures, tried to keep him from "ruling". But King Edward, left his mark in the early 20th century by being quite astute in foreign affairs, and keeping England safe.

Powerfully acted, Timothy West plays the adult Bertie. He gives him not just an air of regalness, but adds a very human, and fun-loving quality as well. Annette Crosbie, wonderful as always, is Queen Victoria. Also look for Sir John Gielgud in a few episodes. The screenplays for each episode are written in a way that will draw you into every word of the wonderful dialogue. It's a great history lesson spanning nearly 70 years, and giving faces(so to speak) to all the crown heads of Europe of the time. I was amazed to find out how so many of them were inter-related through birth or marriage.

A fabulous addition to your Royal collection. For PAL edition check hereEdward the Seventh. DVD edition, check hereEdward the King.
Enjoy....Laurie

Movie Review: A Great Docu-drama, but . . .
Summary: 3 Stars

I share the raves with the other reviewers, but the series is recorded in the SLP (EP) mode, so the quality is not that great.

Movie Review: A magnificent production
Summary: 5 Stars

An excellent journey to participate in the 19 th century royal courts. Few productions can match the extraordinary performances of the cast. I recommend it without reservation to any film connoisseur who appreciate real quality films.

Movie Review: Supreme acting
Summary: 5 Stars

The very elite of British actors in an extraordinary performance. A very sharp contrast to contemporary american films revealing what good acting really is. John Gielgud, Timothy West, Anette Crossbie and many others are a pure delight to watch. The entertainment value is difficult to match. The best film series I have ever seen.

Movie Review: Must-See
Summary: 5 Stars

This series was a magnificent event. Well worth the money. I would say that I felt it was better understood by people who have read the book. But I am willing to concede that anyone with the stamina to sit through 13 episodes of this has probably already read more than one book on the subject.

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