Beau Brummell - This Charming Man
by Philippa Lowthorpe
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Actor: Elliot Levey, Hugh Bonneville, James Purefoy, John Telfer, Philip DavisDirector: Philippa Lowthorpe
Brand: Acorn
Writer: Ian Kelly
Cinematographer: Graham Smith
Editor: Dave Thrasher
Producer: Cherry Brewer
Producer: David Edgar
Producer: Richard Fell
Writer: Simon Bent
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 78 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-15
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
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DVD Review: The Dandy versus the FOP
Summary: 4 Stars
"Beau Brummell: This Charming Man" is a brief, romantic look into the life of the man who finally changed the ridiculous attire that had been a tradition for many years of wearing a powdered wig, make up and stockings to a new form of appearance, later known as the "Dandy". This consisted of a ruffled shirt, overcoat, trousers, high boots and top hat and cane in the traditional "Dickensian" manner to which we as audiences are accustomed to gaze upon.
There is something about this film and I believe that it is the lively musical score, which fits the film perfectly and encourages a certain "pace" about it.
His influence over George IV to accept the "Dandy" look as the new "manly" form of gentlemen's dress essentially turned the tide of fashion history. Although Brummell himself is an extremely flawed and immoral character, we tend to accept his faults.
What is unbelievable but true is that people used to pay to watch him dress in the morning, which could take several hours, in order to understand the nature of the fashion revolution that was upon them.
Recommended as a very different departure from the usual. There is a funny "confrontation" scene where two "FOPS" meet Brummell and his Servant dressed as "Dandys". They mutually insult each otherand break out into "fisticuffs" but the "Dandy" wins easily due to the greater mobility in their new threads! Lead actor Purefoy is a pleasure to watch!
Description of Beau Brummell - This Charming Man
The dashing designer of modern dress?and disgrace
As seen on BBC America
James Purefoy (Rome, Vanity Fair) delivers a captivating performance as the dandy of Regency England who changed male fashion forever. In an age when men bedeck themselves in powders, perfumes, and all manner of finery, Brummell boldly advocates simplicity, elegance, and?good heavens!?washing. His friendship with the Prince Regent (Hugh Bonneville, Iris) rockets Brummell to social prominence, but his fascination with the magnetic bad-boy poet Lord Byron (Matthew Rhys, Brothers & Sisters) eventually proves his undoing.
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (The Other Boleyn Girl) and based on Ian Kelly?s critically acclaimed biography, Beau Brummell tells its story with a wit, flair, and irresistible stylishness that befit England?s ultimate man of fashion.
DVD BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE "Brummell in Pop Culture" essay and cast filmographies.
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