VHS : Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
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Rating:  - Daring Adventure and Drama
Some friends loaned us their DVDs of Horatio, and we were hooked. These episodes are full of adventure and drama. Best if watched in sequence--lays the foundation. The acting is excellent in my opinion, but there are a few gorey scenes that might be too much if you tend to be very strict with what your children watch. In the later episodes there are very slight sensual comments, etc., but most children would miss it. Overall, it's clean and good watching.
Rating: - Horatio caught between strategic charm and impulsive action
The Duchess and the Devil, the third episode in the Horatio Hornblower series, introduces the young heroic Horatio to a mysterious and outspoken Duchess that is older than Horatio and willing to mentor him in the social graces. Yet is she all that she claims to be? When Horatio and crew are thrown into a Spanish prison, the Duchess practices diplomacy and charm to arrange an escape whereas the Midshipman under Hornblower is an angry man of little insight or strategy who thinks he can convince the ... Read More
Rating:  - A pleasant surprise !
I'm a long time fan of Horatio Hornblower books, and when I've read about TV film based on Forester's novels I was worry that TV production cannot bring Hornblower times to life... I cannot be mistaken more. Quality of production is superb, acting is very good. Some Forester's fans may don't like some changes in story, but I've found them acceptable. As for DVD - image quality is medicore, sometimes there are visible artifacts, but the sound is good (or very good). If you feel exitement when you ... Read More
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