Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4836 in VHS
• Published on: 1991-10
• Released on: 1991-10-23
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Formats: Color, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1

Customer Reviews

A Definite Addition to the Home Library!!
A good portrayal by Colin Firth and Kenneth Branagh of what soldiers encountered after returning from war. I loved watching Tom Birkin's (Colin Firth) stutter slowly fading as his work progresses on uncovering an ancient painting on the wall of a church. A church in which he has to live in and where the rector's wife shows him more than a required amount of attention. When he isn't thinking of her, his nightmares of war haunt him. I was thrilled with everyone's performances. I believe the director of this film also directed "Circle of Friends". Colin Firth appeared in a minor role in that film, also. And, another connection in "AMITC" is the circuit preacher appeared in "Shakespeare In Love" with Colin Firth. And, the rector's wife in "AMITC", Natasha Richardson, played with Colin in the HBO film, "Hostages". I recommend these films, also.

Flawed but Wonderful
The film of A Month in the Country is a lovely rendition of the novel. Unfortunately, much of the plot is left behind. In order to really appreciate the story and the performances, get the little novel and read it first. It enhances the film beautifully.
Brannagh and Firth do first rate jobs throughout.
Especially in the pub scene.

Viewers with all-region DVD players can now see this wonderful film in the highest of DVD fidelity
No video format of the film can possibly do justice to the camerawork of Kevin MacMillan under the direction of Pat O'Connor. The luminosity and color saturation make this an art house film.

The bonuses you get for free:
1. a wonderful, restorative story
2. a mystery to be solved
3. watching two now-famous actors at the beginning of their respective careers