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07 September 2011
A really great film but a difficult to find DVD
1 of 1 found this helpful Babette's Feast is a film full of atmosphere and subtle portraits. Babette was head chef at the Cafe des Anglais in Paris and just manages to escape the French revolution by going to a community of strict Protestants in a remote part of Jutland. That outline sounds very bald but it is the way the community reacts to visitors and the very gentle way that Babette is at last able to repay their care after many years which makes this film outstanding.
The DVD is difficult to find, I cannot imagine why with such a good film. If you like films which don't have silly car chases, this is the film for you. It took me a long time to get the DVD, I hope you don't have such a struggle.
14 September 2016
Disappointing tray
Not flat so spins around on a table. Handles get hot if tray holds a tea pot (for example).
07 December 2011
Television at its very best, superb acting and direction.
1 of 1 found this helpful The performance of Sir Alec Guiness in Smiley's People is deservedly highly praised world-wide, but the performances of all the other actors are also of the highest class. For example, Patrick Stewart has only a few seconds, doesn't speak a word, yet dominates the scene in which he appears -- great stuff.
The director, Simon Langton, is also on top form; what a joy it is to have a narrative exposed at just the right pace, not rushed through in 3 second bites.
Altogether a production which outshines many present-day ones. I can't praise it too highly -- buy while you can!