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Basil (DVD, 2003)
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Title: Basil
Leading Role: Christian Slater,Claire Forlani,Jared Leto
EAN: 5031932108828
Release Year: 2003
Rating: UK:15
Product ID: EPID44092283
Description: A bitter tale of love and betrayal. Leto is Basil, a turn-of-the-century Englishman who is under the intense scrutinisation of his bitter father. He befriends John Mannion (Slater), a mysterious stranger who saves him from drowning one d...
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Basil, Little known period drama
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I am a great fan of actor Jared Leto so I anticipated a quality performance. With a good supporting performance from Christian Slater this is a visually stunning period drama worth watching.
Leto plays an Englishman (quite convincingly) seriously crossed in love and unusually the film is a riches to rags tale which suggests that you might actually be happier being poor but true to yourself. A measured dose of raw emotion, violence and sexual tension supports a moving story that does not stray into the 'Chick flick' camp however leaves you feeling that you have travelled the rocky road with Basil.
Leto plays an Englishman (quite convincingly) seriously crossed in love and unusually the film is a riches to rags tale which suggests that you might actually be happier being poor but true to yourself. A measured dose of raw emotion, violence and sexual tension supports a moving story that does not stray into the 'Chick flick' camp however leaves you feeling that you have travelled the rocky road with Basil.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our good,Review created: 26/02/08
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The first part of the film is a bit boring, until Christian Slater's character arrives then it gets better. there's a twist at the ending so its worth watching.
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Basil .. a wonderful film1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This film is just perfect .. I loved it .. actors are great the story is beautiful and entertaining ... It's a must see for any fan of Jared Leto .. Between love and friendship to Betrayal and fight ... every feelings around one story ...
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It had so much potential.Review created: 14/03/09
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One of the best, bad movies ever. This could have been a really good film, but unfortunately falls flat on its face.
Pretty much only bought it for Jared Leto's awful English accent.
Pretty much only bought it for Jared Leto's awful English accent.
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basil dvdReview created: 08/09/08
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) like period dramas this was good but will not watch again good story but would not particularly recommend
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Basil!This is a must see film for any Jared Leto fans! i love his accent in it and the story line isn't to bad, worth a watch.
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DASIL DVD (starring Christian Slater and Jared Leto)Review created: 06/04/08
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) This is a great but sad period drama story which will probably appeal to the ladies more than the men. However, it's lovely to see Jared Leto (frontman of 30 Seconds to Mars) in his previous life as an Actor. By todays standards the film may come across as superficial and without the depth of some modern day dramas, but I there is still a powerful message in this film and it is very enjoybale!
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Basil dvdI was looking for dvds of films made from Wilkie Collins' novels and 'Basil'appears to have been deleted, so it was wonderful to find a brand new dvd of the film on ebay. It is an interesting film.
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Basil 1998This film has all the ingredients of a classic soap opera. There's love, deception, jealousy, rich man falls for poor girl etc. The film is based on a novel written by Wilkie Collins, one of the most important English writers of the 19th century (a great friend of Charles Dickens. The film has a nice direction and a fine cast, never sliding in hollow sentimentalism. Maybe the only negative point is that the plot is too predictable but you can still have a good time watching the film. Christian Slater and Jared Leto do well with the english accent especially Jared Leto. A cosy night in with a box of chocs and you'll enjoy it.
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