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I watched the 'newer' (2009) production of Wuthering Heights last night.....

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tiredemma · 11/08/2009 09:31

....and it was fab

Tom Hardy was fantastic as Heathcliff, as was the girl who plays Cathy. I could sit and watch it all again today.

I lose interest in the book- but this newer (ITV I think adaptation) flows really well and really keeps you hooked.

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PuppyMonkey · 11/08/2009 12:37

I am THAT looking forward to this. Went to the Bronte parsonage in Haworth last week and all the costumes are on display. Have also googled Tom hardy and am now even more excited!!! Yayy!!!

Do you know the date of transmission emma?

cornsillk · 11/08/2009 12:39

I can't wait for this. I love Wuthering Heights. How did you get to see it?

tiredemma · 11/08/2009 13:21

Cornsilk- Its on Youtube (in 10 minute segments) Not ideal but I was transfixed.

It has been made for ITV to be shown around Xmas time but it has already been shown in the US (which is how it has turned up on youtube)
I just put it onto fullscreen on my laptop- fantastic adaptation.

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tiredemma · 11/08/2009 13:23

And yes- Tom Hardy makes it all the better!

I think he is an amazing actor and great in every part that he has played (his portrayal of Bill Sykes in Oliver Twist was fantastic- a real psychopath!

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cornsillk · 11/08/2009 13:24

Thanks!!! Was just about to make myself do some cleaning but that can wait.

tiredemma · 11/08/2009 13:26

Im planning to lie on the sofa and watch it again!

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cornsillk · 11/08/2009 14:31

Right now I'm addicted - I've seen the first few bits and it's brilliant!!!!

tiredemma · 11/08/2009 15:19

Apparently its being shown on ITV over the Aug Bank holiday- and the UK version is actually longer than the US version (the one on youtube)

Cant wait! (its also being released on DVD in Sept)

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cornsillk · 11/08/2009 15:52

That guy that plays Heathcliff is so right. At last! Someone has actually read the book before casting.

tiredemma · 11/08/2009 16:36

Isnt he fab?

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cornsillk · 11/08/2009 16:39

Yes - he's perfect. Andrew Lincoln looks like a good choice as well. Not sure about Cathy or Hareton yet. Hareton is one of my favourite characters.

AmazingBouncingFerret · 11/08/2009 16:43

Ohhh I have just seen the teaser thing on TV, I didnt even know they were making it! (duh)
I canni wait!
Need to go re-read the book now.

wintera · 11/08/2009 19:45

I wonder if there is any truth in the rumour that the two leads have fallen for each other in real life? I'm sure I read about it on the net somewhere. I thought it was quite romantic until it said he had left his long-time girlfriend and baby son to be with his co-star.

tiredemma · 12/08/2009 08:27

Hareton plays a really small role in this production I feel. There isn't much of him, which is a shame.

About the real life romance- Tom Hardy worked with the girl who played Cathy in the production of the Martina Cole book 'The Take'

I wonder if they are getting it on in real life?

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cornsillk · 13/08/2009 23:42

Have seen it all now. Love Heathcliff and Cathy. Disappointed with how they portray Hareton - far too meek. I preferred the Hareton in the Ralph Fiennes version. Liked Catherine though. Linton was far too nice, he should have been more snivelling. Nelly was great, also liked Edgar. Can't wait to see it properly on the telly!

stressed2007 · 02/09/2009 09:47

I think that may be a bit of vicious gossip.

tiredemma · 02/09/2009 09:55

it was in the Sun (so it must be true )

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stressed2007 · 02/09/2009 13:35

Yes that is the only place I saw it.

Having just watched the first part of wuthering heights I just cannot think any bad of Mr Hardy. He is just smouldering.

tiredemma · 02/09/2009 14:44

I agree.

I would find it hard to turn him down.

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stressed2007 · 02/09/2009 16:22

Has he got an official site where I can drool over him for the odd hour or five? I can't belive I feel like I am 15 again! Most tv presenters/ actors do nothing for me - he really does have an auora (sp?) about him. Even bigger times ahead for him I think.

OrmIrian · 02/09/2009 16:30

Twas good. Better than I expected. Heathcliff was a total git - so often they try to potray him as sympathetic when he isn't really - and Edgae was less of a pussy than usual.

southeastastra · 02/09/2009 17:38

just watched this, very brooding

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southeastastra · 02/09/2009 17:43

and that man has the best pout in the business

tiredemma · 02/09/2009 17:44

feast your eyes on this

have seen him in lots of films (have you seen Stuart, A life backwards??) He played Stuart.

I heart him. I want his babies.

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southeastastra · 02/09/2009 17:58

omg he fancies himself a bit

prefer him wigged up

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