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Old World Charm

There is something really appealing about the British accent.

I guess the American accent doesn't sound as interesting to me since we are saturated with TV programming from the US. British accents (and Scottish accents!) on the other hand, are not often encountered, except when I settle down to watch British movies or interviews with British celebrities.

Today's movie selection is: I Capture the Castle, which is a BBC Films production, adapted from the novel with the same title by author Dodie Smith.

It's easy to be drawn into the narration, and equally easy to learn to care for the characters, however silly and mercenary some of them might be. I found myself half-hoping that it would not have a happily-ever-after ending, because it would just be too convenient... Well, no spoilers here, so if you're interested in the ending, you'll just have to watch the movie. :D

It's not quite in the same mold, but it made me want to re-watch the A&E/BBC production of Pride and Prejudice again (yeah, the version with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy!).

Tags: Movies

Posted by CF at 3:58 PM