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| Kidnapped | 
 enlarge | Director: Brendan Maher
Actors: Adrian Dunbar, Iain Glen, Paul Mcgann, James Pearson, Kirstin Smith
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 36045
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Running Time: 150 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014503166229
ASIN: B0007ZD6X6
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: May 23, 2005
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 Why tinker with such a great story January 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I consider that the production suffered from a lot of unnecessary tinkering with plot. Davids father becomes, as far as I can recall, a farmer instead of a teacher, but why? Also I believe that it has little sence of place. South Queensferry, where the kidnap happens, is not in reality surrounded by alpine peaks as it is, to the best of my recollection, in this production. Much better is the David McCallum version which runs the plots of Kidnapped and Catriona concurrently, but with such skill and sensitivity to the nature of both novels that the charge of arbitrary tinkering cannot be brought. Trouble has even been taken to find a location which looks like Queensferry.
Only So-So November 15, 2005
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
Most bothersome to us was that the location was clearly not in Scotland and Scotland is what the story is about. I also thought the language was too modern - there were a lot of phrases used that would not have been used in those times. Not so extreme as "give me a break" but if that sort of thing bothers you, you'll be bothered.
 Brilliant Introduction to Stevenson! April 27, 2005
30 out of 34 found this review helpful
I saw this BBC series when it was first put out on terrestrial television - and I have no hesitation in saying that it's absolutely brilliant! OK, like all the best adaptations it takes a few liberties with the plot of the original; but this is the only adaptation of Stevenson's novel that has really got the spirit of excitement that abounds in the book. It's also the first time I've seen screenwriters tell the story from Davie's point of view (as Stevenson did) instead of from Alan Breck's - a decision that is much more true to the book and which really serves the story well on screen. It's worth noting that the production came out of the BBC's children's drama department - so presumably this is why they were able to justify making it truly Davie's story - and also why they were able to jettison much of the dusty 18th century Scottish political/historical detail which makes the book a bit off-putting for a modern audience. Although aimed at a younger audience, I found this gripping for adults as well - and the production values are superb: fabulous vistas serving as the backdrop for a witty, sparkling script. The acting is also great - Iain Glen is the best Alan Breck I've ever seen on screen (soooo much better than Michael Caine or David McCallum!!) and Paul McGann is an excellent villain. But Gregor Fisher (aka Rab C Nesbit) is a true revelation as James - really good, emotional, true acting. The DVD also comes with a few extras - the usual boring BBC costume plates, etc. But the gem is a documentary called 'The Adventures of Robert Louis Stevenson' which is almost worth the price of admission on its own. This is great Sunday afternoon stuff - and a great introduction to a great author for all ages.
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