Cranford

I loved this movie and would recommend it to anyone who likes the old fashioned kinda of movies.

I admit I am a sucker for British period dramas anyway, but Cranford is especially charming. The story is multi-faceted and never weakens at any point. Of course, Judi Dench leads the lovely cast with her inimitable style.

This is an exceptional series, one that any Jane Austen fan should see. We liked it so much, it was too hard to let it end, so we bought the original book.

If they keep making movies like this, I will keep buying them.

If you like period English dramas, you won't be disappointed with Cranford. There's a little more comedy thrown in there, than other movies like this - I laughed out loud a few times. The movie is long, but the plot keeps you engaged throughout. In the special features section of the DVD, the makers of the film indicated they had enough material to make another Cranford film. I really hope they do. This movie left me hungry for more!

First, I'll admit that I'm a sucker for all things English. I watched this five-hour production on PBS stretched out over three weeks, and I knew this was a story I would want to see again so purchased the DVD. The financial disasters, personal disasters, and changing times give a picture of village life in 19th century England. Villagers are busy with gossip, mistrust the new "modern" doctor's methods, and know their village willl not be the same if the railroad comes. The costumes are great, and Dame Judi Dench never disappoints.