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| The Sins [2000] | ![The Sins [2000]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4147A8Y4TYL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Directors: Sallie Aprahamian, Simon Curtis
Actors: Pete Postlethwaite, Geraldine James, Claire Rushbrook, Kaye Wragg, Laura Rogers
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 6077
Format: Pal
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 420 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.7 x 2.4
EAN: 5014503714826
ASIN: B000056X2Z
Theatrical Release Date: October 24, 2000
Release Date: March 26, 2001
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The immensely versatile Pete Postlethwaite stars in The Sins, a seven-part serio-comic drama set amongst London's criminal fraternity, with each episode taking as its loose theme one of the seven deadly sins. Postlethwaite, who seems able to shine in anything from Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget Brit flicks, stars as Len Green, an ex-con getaway driver who shocks his friends and family when, on release from a four-year stretch, he denounces his former life of crime in favour of more cultured endeavours. Whilst this decision, and the effects it has on those close to him, forms the story arc, the real meat of the series is to be found in his relationships with his wife (played by the perennially excellent and hugely underrated Geraldine James), his daughters--Faith, Hope, Charity and Chastity--his surrogate son, Carl and, perhaps, most importantly, his uncle and mentor, Irwin (Frank Finlay). Each case of temptation and sin is examined in turn (all handled by different directors but remaining part of a cohesive whole), as Len's rose-tinted view of his family life is gradually shattered by a series of harsh home truths. There's plenty of comedy throughout, much of it stemming from Len's new career as an undertaker, but it takes actors of Postlethwaite, Finlay and James' stature to handle the often abrupt shifts from light to shade as the series progresses into a darker place. Perfectly rounded (no chance of a second series, given the nature of the denouement), the extended format enables Postlethwaite to develop and enhance his character in a way that no two-hour film could ever offer. The producers even had the good taste to include a Tindersticks song as the theme. --Phil Udell
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sinful drama August 13, 2003
As suggested, this is an entire series, consisting of 7 episodes on 2 cassettes, which covers each of the 7 deadly sins. A quite wonderful series, whether a fan of Pete P. or otherwise. The writing for starters is truly inspired/ & inspiring, touching on many subjects entirely connected with being a human being...subjects that matter, like love, death, friendship, family. Combine such emotive language with the delivery from a brilliant cast of actors & actresses(or are both just termed actors these days?), & you`ll be weeping like Niagra Falls. So, plenty of loo-roll is mandatory. Well worth the price-tag.
What an amazing series ! March 23, 2001
I was surprisingly totally captivated by this series. The whole cast was fantastic. The characters of Len Green and Uncle Urwin were so convincing and the most effective thing is how Green seems to have represented the temptation to the sins and in return how Uncle Urwin would provide the wisdom and explanation. A joy to watch. Congratulations!
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