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Actor: Anthony Bate, John Branwell, Jonathan Cake, Lucy Cohu, Tom ChadbonBrand: Wgbh Wholesale
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 176 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-02-25
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: PBS
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DVD Review: Powerful, Haunting, Memorable, Mysterious
Summary: 5 Stars
This film adaptation of the novel "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier superbly portrays the elegance and mystery of Maxim de Winter whose first wife died in a boating accident and the subsequent romance and marriage to his second wife. Their chance meeting on the coast of Monte Carlo in the 1920s leads to an unexpected May-December romance which surprises everyone who knows Max. He is considered a handsome wealthy aristocratic gentleman, set in his ways, not likely to engage in a whirlwind romance. Yet, Maxim fell in love with his second wife within a short period of time, amidst the surroundings of Monte Carlo among a circle of wealthy society friends. Amazingly, the viewer never learns the name of the second Mrs. de Winter who is played by Emilia Fox. The second Mrs. de Winter is a charming, quiet and well educated young lady in her early twenties who had a job as companion to Mrs. Van Hopper, a spoiled rich elderly woman who loves to engage in gossip and socialize with members of her social set. The drama and mystery of the novel unfolds after the couple returns to England to Manderley, the magnificent old mansion where the de Winters reside ...
The new Mrs. de Winter settles into her role as the mistress of Manderley. She gradually learns household routines and her duties as Maxim's wife and explores the great mansion and lovely natural surroundings, plus the nearby coast. A palpable tension exists between Maxim's second wife and Mrs. Danvers the head housekeeper. Mrs. Danvers took great pride in her special relationship with Rebecca, Maxim's first wife. She has not emotionally accepted Rebecca's death and behaves in a sinister, haunting manner. Diana Rigg does an outstanding performance in depicting the deep dark churning emotions within this character. The new Mrs. de Winter creates a picture of Rebecca in idealistic terms, as the beautiful and perfect wife for Maxim. She feels inadequate in measuring up to this unrealistic ideal image. When she attempts to share these feelings with Max, he reassures her but also dismisses her feelings as something which can be overcome with time and effort. It is as if the ghost of Rebecca hovers within Manderley and is haunting the second Mrs. de Winter.
When Rebecca's boat is discovered not far from the harbor along with her body on board, the novel becomes more complex and intense. Daphne du Maurier creates dense drama which gradually uncovers well kept secrets hidden within the ancient walls of Manderley. Social appearances were deceiving, it turns out Max and Rebecca were not the ideal couple they portrayed themselves to be. The mysterious drowning death of Rebecca holds many clues but the viewer needs to see this film or read the book to understand just how great a writer Daphne du Maurier really is. The manner in which the author gradually peels away the layers of the complex problems which affects the lives of this married couple is outstanding. She manages to hold the reader's attention throughout the book by playing upon reader's emotions regarding the mystery and intrigue of the relationship between Max and Rebecca. If their closely guarded secret was revealed, it could result in the ruin the marriage of the new Mrs. de Winter and her husband and create a huge scandal. This film adaptation of the book does a superb job in providing a colorful visual tapestry which ties together many mysteries revealed at the end of the book. The casting of roles was outstanding. I read the book many years ago and this film elegantly and dramatically reveals the deep hidden secrets of the past. Erika Borsos [pepper flower]
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Studio: Wgbh Wholesale Release Date: 02/25/2003 Run time: 180 minutesBestsellers in DVD
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