2/28/2024 0 Comments War and Peace for ipod instal![]() ![]() ![]() I would prefer to enjoy her performance in Downton Abbey. But I, personally, found her annoying in this part. Can't say the same about Natasha Rostova, though. I also loved the choice of actress for Mariya Bolkonskaya, watching her I could forget this is a foreign actress. I can't think of a better or a more sincere one. The cast is generally very-very-very good. This is deeper and more dramatic food for thought, which requires a break somewhere along the way. It flows easily, one could watch all 6 episodes in a row - except that it's not a light and romantic Pride & Prejudice. And what do we, women, watch period dramas for? : ) Of course more for the relationship side, to watch multilayered characters unfold. But I've always thought it had too much emphasis on the war side of the novel. Our own movie filmed by Sergey Bondarchuk is loved by many, especially by the older generation. So, the choice of scenes for the script I find marvellous. However, Mr Davies shone his genius on us one more time - he took the essence of the story and presented it to a modern viewer in a digestible and tasty way. ![]() But it's a literature landmark, and you have to read it at school, at least skim through it : ) And because of that whopping size, it's hard to perceive the story as a whole - you just get too exhausted waiting for this or another thread to pick up again. Never mind that it was written by my compatriot : ) A lot of students in Russia find the Leo Tolstoy masterpiece too big and too daunting. Truth be told - even finally opening up the greatness of this famous book to me. And, in a nutshell, I found W&P series heart-warming and absolutely satisfying. Being both a Russian and a crazy fan of Andrew Davies adaptations. I can't tell you how curious I was to see this. ![]()
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