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| Carrie's War [2003] | ![Carrie's War [2003]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517JTPS8JVL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Coky Giedroyc
Actors: Alun Armstrong, Geraldine Mcewan, Pauline Quirke, Keeley Fawcett, Jack Stanley
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 830
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: DVD
Running Time: 89 minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
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Release Date: January 12, 2004
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 An enjoyable film, fairly loyal to the book April 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
People are often disappointed by adaptations, but even if you do know the book, you should still enjoy this. The story is gripping, and the acting is of a very good standard. To compress the book into a couple of hours or less does mean some sacrifices. The most crucial change has been in the characterisation. Carrie's inability to understand others' motives is the cause of the series of crises in the book. Her younger brother Nick is - again in the book - the more insightful and aware one. This contrast is crucial to the plot, but the film downplays this to such an extent that some of Carrie's actions become incomprehensible. The ending of the book is rather saccharine, and it is a pity the film does not seek to improve on that. Overall a successful venture. Well done BBC.
A Great Adaptation Of An All-Time Classic! February 12, 2004
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
When this BBC drama was shown on TV over the 2003 Christmas holidays, it instantly became an overwelming success, and by the 12th of January, it had been released on DVD and video. How fast is that! pOver the years the BBC have produced loads of great dramas adapted from classic novels, such as 'David Copperfield' and 'Hard Times', and i have to say that this one is no acception to the rule. The fact that it was released on DVD and video only a week or so after it hit the TV screens, proves this.pCarrie's War is a story about Carrie and her brother who are evacuated to Wales at the start of the second world war, and are taken in by the grumpy Mr Evans and his sister Auntie Lou, and tells of their adventures in the village of Druids Bottom.pThis heartwarming tale adapted from the bestselling novel by Nina Bawsen is full of emotion and is guarenteed to pull at your heart strings so my advice would be to get a good supply of hankies ready before you start watching it. It describes brilliantly the mixed emotions that children who were evacuated were feeling; saddness about leaving their parents, excitment that they were going to a new place, appreciation to the people who took them in, and many more. pThe acting, like in most dramas not only by the BBC but also by other TV channels, is superb and in most respects often better than some of the acting which you see in films. Each character is portrayed by excelently by the actor , and i'm sure that we will see some of them in future films and dramas. pThere is no doubt in my mind that this film will become a classic just like the book, and it certainly deserves it. This is one of those film which can be watched by all ages, and even if you are not into this type of film genre, you will still find it immensely enjoyable. Be warned though, you will need a good supply of hankies.
great effort by the bbc January 2, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Carries war is dramatised from the book by Nina Bawden and it is not a bad effort by the bbc at all. The story tells of a young girl and her brother who are evacuated to wales during the second world war and the life they live their. It's a heart warming story of them being taken in by a gentlemen who didn't want them there and them gradually changing his mind as they come to leave. However it also tells the story of a hose built on an ancient druid city and it's residents, one of whom is the sister of the gentlemen looking after carrie. It all leads on from thesuperb welsh countryside to the great acting. A story that young and old can enjoy. Well done to the bbc for bringing to life a truly wonderful story.
 Exceptional January 1, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This dramatisation of a best selling novel is exceptional. The acting is beyond reproach and the film set is realistic in taking you back in time to the experience of these young wartime evacuees.pBeware this film will certainly tug at your emotions and is surely destined to become a classic. It is a film that does justice to the author?s original written work.
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