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This chilling adaptation of Charles Dickens' unfinished final novel spins a disturbing tale of obsession, addiction, and the darkness that lurks in men. John Jasper is haunted and restless. Unhappily settled as choirmaster in the provincial cathedral town of Cloisterham, Japser finds himself striving for the divine in his music even as he struggles against madness brought on by ennui and opiates. Aware of his unraveling, Japer believes his salvation may be found in the arms of Rosa, his prized pupil. His only obstacle is her fiance, Edwin DroodJasper's nephew. Matthew Rhys is outstanding as the fractured John Jasper; Tamzin Merchant sparkles as the object of his obsession; Rory Kinnear shines as Jasper's concerned friend, the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle; and Freddie Fox is pitch-perfect as Jasper's beloved, reviled nephew.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Item model number : 25120677
- Director : Diarmuid Lawrence
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 2 hours
- Release date : May 1, 2012
- Actors : Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant, Rory Kinnear, Ron Cook
- Subtitles: : English
- Producers : Lisa Osborne
- Studio : PBS (Direct)
- ASIN : B0077PBPVE
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #93,593 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #65,592 in DVD
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There is only one woman for John Jasper (Matthew Rhys). Unfortunately, she happens to be introduced to his younger nephew, Edwin Drood (Freddie Fox). An ambitious young man who dreams of foreign travels with a cherub face but has too little respect for his fiancé to please his uncle, he cannot seem to understand how blessed he is to be engaged to such a lovely girl. But Jasper is profoundly aware of it, so much so that his opium-induced fantasies in a darkened corner of a local den often include dispatching with his blonde nephew and taking his place in Rosa's arms. His attention is unnoticed by most but not by Rosa (Tamzin Merchant), who is uncomfortable with his affection and seeks to avoid him whenever possible. Having remained silent on the matter, she confides her concern to her new friend, Helena Landless (Amber Rose Revah), a recent arrival to the school from India.
Unfortunately, that very evening Helena's hot-tempered brother Neville (Sacha Dhawan) and Edwin come to a dispute in Jasper's rooms over the young man's treatment of Rosa in public, which leads to an estrangement that threatens to grow into something more as Jasper's obsession with the young woman deepens. His obsession with the crypt beneath the church also causes suspicion when Durdles (Ron Cook) is hired to carve a new monument for one of the graves, and the child commonly about the church and grounds has an encounter with the older man that leaves him shaken. But none of them are prepared for what is to come... and some of them may not emerge from it unscathed.
Writing an ending for a famous unfinished novel is no easy task, but I was impressed with this adaptation that takes a different twist than former versions I have seen. The writer consulted as much information as she could find about Dickens' intended ending and crafted a story that easily fits into his usual style, with frequent twists and turns in the final hour that bring all to light. Although this two hour film feels too short and ends rather abruptly (it is a conclusion that made me smile but long for more), it's also very cleverly written and full of the same wonderful characters Dickens is so known for, ranging from shut-in bookkeepers longing for fresh air to the ornery little boy who is always about chucking stones at people. It has occasional moments of sheer wit and hilarity, such as when the child complains that the singing of the choir could put a "good man off his lunch," but also some downright creepy material.
The best thing about it, however, in my opinion is the casting - Matthew Rhys is a brilliant John Jasper. He has the charisma to draw the audience to him and make them fond of him, even sorry for him, while at the same time hinting at a darker temper that keeps us continually on edge. Whether brooding in a corner or "devouring Rosa with his eyes," he mesmerizes us in a way that few actors accomplish. Some have complained that the second half is convoluted and absurd, with plot holes and melodramatic scenes, but I disagree... I think it is brilliant. I loved it and its darker nuances, as well as how neatly everything ties together based on small but significant clues in the first hour. That said, I would have liked another hour in which to further pursue some of the secondary characters and plot lines!
Maybe this isn't the ending Dickens envisioned when he created the unusual story of obsession and revenge but it is an entertaining and deeply thought-provoking way to spend an evening.
Beautifully acted by all. Freddie Fix is a standout as Edwin Drood. But I found that all the actors were excellent and well chosen for their roles.
Whether or not Charles Dickens would have written the same ending is not important since it all falls together in the end un this production and makes sense.
Never a dull moment in this superb production in the tradition of BBC productions.
Highly recommended!
Curiously the adaptation makes one plot decision exactly the same as Madden does in his completion. No spoilers here other than to say it involves Crisparkle.
What I liked about the production was that it was about a mystery not just a murder. True there was little suspense, but at the same time, the ending, while feeling "right" to me, built up to a climax that could actually have been made longer. There were also some Dickensian points that were ignored. To those who know the book, there was no quick-lime mentioned anywhere. But I suspect the script might have been longer initially and cut to fit a two-hour time frame (or two one-hour, if you must).
The plot twists seem far more in character with Dickens' style, and the adaptation doesn't try to wrap up everyone's life.
Is it what Dickens would have written? Probably not, but it is a convincing adaptation nonetheless.