I had rented this DVD and after watching it decided that I HAD to buy it and keep it in my library. The name was such an influencial name I wanted to learn more about him, having remembered his name from my school days. What a life what a story, what a career! It just boggles the mind that such a brilliant person, had overcome predjudice to become such a powerful and loved leader of men & women in his career, in his relationships and even his marriage. Rarely do you find a person who is sucessful in all that they do. This production is very good, there are a few technical problems (background sound) that detract from the acting at first, but as the story unfolds you cannot be distracted. The acting by Ian McShane is so brilliant, touching, tender and powerful you will find yourself knowing this man through his acting and inspired by his life. I have rarely seen a movie where I have really believed the actor was the person who he has portrayed. And I have come to realize that the acting by McShane in this film is really fine art at its best. You will not want to miss this performance it is so powerful that you will find yourself mourning his life (Benjamin Disraeli died in 1881) as if he was a most personal friend.Read full review
I saw this mini-series on PBS many years ago. My memory is more fond of it than my recent experience. First, McShane is brilliant and the ensemble cast hold up well. But, unless you're especially interested in the subtleties of British politics during the Victorian era, you may be quite bored. It is worth watching, as the acting - especially of McShane - is superb.
This is a great story. At times the broadcast is somewhat TV like, but once past that it develops into a great history and one that is well told. I recommend this DVD.
Excellent series! It is slower than modern productions but well acted and kept me interested through out the entire 2 discs.
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