Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights (DVD, 2003)

Very seldom am I at a loss for words. Yet now, I can find none suitable. I have written many reviews, just recently on eBay, but in many other places for quite a long time. Yet, never have I sat down to write my thoughts immediately after watching a film. Still, I sit here now, trying vainly to describe what I am feeling. What this movie has MADE me feel.

The story of Heathcliff and Cathy is not about love as most know it. It is MORE than love. It is a fusion, a union of two souls separated by society and circumstance, yet bonded so completely that even death could not sever them. Love beyond pain, beyond place, beyond reason.

Never has an adaptation brought this classic novel so completely to the screen. That, in itself, is high praise. Wuthering Heights had been made 14 times before this, the 1992 incarnation. It is also the LAST time, to date, it has been made. And that should be the highest praise of all.

Why? Because it cannot be improved upon beyond this. Yes, the movie can be a bit confusing, even abrupt in the plot shifts for those who have never read the book. But for those who have: Anne Devlin treats her screenplay with reverence for Emily Bronte's novel. Many whole scenes are intact, the dialog exact. The scenery was breathtaking. And the house, the Heights itself, was perfect. Still standing there, after centuries, keeping its own secrets in the silence of its stones.

The cast of actors includes not one single Hollywood darling. Thank God. They would have ruined it. But, because the cast is not overly well known in the US, you concentrate on the PERFORMANCES rather than the performers.

And, it is in these performances this film rises above its predecessors. The actors all turn in solid efforts. Each is true to character, from selfish Cathy (Juliette Binoche) to vapid Isabella (Sophie Ward). Simon Shepherd's Edgar Linton is far more likeable than the novel. His portrayal is an improvement on the original, and you actually pity him for being caught between Cathy and Heathcliff.

Heathcliff. An immortal character, like Sherlock Holmes, or Hamlet. Sir Laurence Olivier, arguably the best Hamlet, played Heathcliff in the 1939 version opposite Merle Oberon as Cathy. Until tonight, I thought his was the best Heathcliff, as well. Until tonight.

Tonight I watched Ralph Fiennes play Heathcliff. No, not play. He BECAME Heathcliff. Bronte's Heathcliff. A Heathcliff I had always pictured clearly in my mind, but had NEVER seen before my eyes. Before tonight. This man is RIVETING. He commands the story, seizing it, wrenching it to his will as Heathcliff does the lives of those around him.

Yet, you do not hate him for it. Rather, you ache for him. You look into his eyes and feel every rip in his soul, the agony of every jagged edge. I cry at movies all the time. Seldom, though, am I torn in a grief so absolute I am left at the end empty, and spent.

I don't know much about Ralph Fiennes work. I tend to like films that deal in anything BUT reality, so have not seen much of him. I loved Red Dragon, but until I read his film bio I never connected Francis Dolarhyde to Heathcliff, which is perhaps the greatest praise of all. Fiennes alone is the reason you cannot improve on this film. No one could ever bring Heathcliff to life like this. The role belongs to him.

I bought this DVD out of curiosity.I wanted to see why everyone was thrilled Fiennes was cast as Lord Voldemort. Now I know. And I can't wait to see it.

If you've read my review of the book, then you know that this is one of my favorite stories. I have seen other movie versions of Wuthering Heights in the past and find this one to be far superior. The greatest difference is that this version contains the whole story. Other versions I've seen leave out the story of Edgar and Catherine's daughter Cathy and her experiences with Heathcliff. As well as the love story of her and young Hareton Earnshaw. This adaption tells the whole story. Seeing the complete story in one movie is enough to give this version great reviews but it is also the choice of actors and the location they chose to film that makes this the best. Very true to tale this movie is definately a must see.

I read the book, Wuthering Heights many years ago. It contains a brogue that was a bit difficult to undterstand, such as the word "kin" meant "to understand". At the setting is England/Scotland, it's perfect for romance, drama, and yes there is some mystery too.
I found the movie very thorough as it starts with Heathcliff's early arrival as a young lad. It also portrays why he became a bit twisted from his cruel upbringing. Young Cathy was bewitched by Heathcliff at an early ago, but then when it came time to unite and fight the family, she wasn't strong enough. So she chose the path of least resistance.
When Heathcliff returns to the homestead as it's owner, all in the story have their world turned upside-down. It has a sad ending as no one really gets their hearts desire. Bittersweet love story for those who like historical romance.

no one is going to replace the orginal, Olivier and Oberon. however, this is certainly very good, takes you farther into the story, and i like that part of it. the acting was very well done. i question some of the long periods where Ralph just seemed to stand around and sulk. again, prbly the director seen it that way, and Ralph does sulk prettily, but i thought it was a tad over done.
all in all, i do like the movie, just don't watch it over and over like i do other ones that i have...

I bought this beacause I saw it once and fell in love with movie.I could not find it anywhere to buy then I went on ebay and had no problem finding it.I am very pleased with the product.

Very well presented and as true to the moors as possible. It kept very much in line with Bronte's novel. Much emotion was evoked and the film drew the viewer in, even if he/she was not familiar with the novel. Truly heartfelt.

I love this movie. It is on my favorites list. I have purchased from this seller before so I know the quality of the merchandise. It was new and still sealed. It is not a "bootlegged" copy. It is a first class DVD. The description of the movie was accurate and the cost was below what I have seen it sell for. It have enjoyed it very much.

The main story is very depressing, nothing goes the way it should. It has parts that deal with ghosts, esp, the supernatural, etc. It also shows the way classes of people were abused and used in Merry old England.

It is a haunting story of Catherine and her two loves. The man that really loved her and could have been her best choice, however, she chose a man that would not degrade her socially, one who had money, and was highly regarded in the community. She doubted Heathcliff's ability to provide money and his ability to gain respect in the community, and the fact that he was her adopted brother. It is an old story that has been portrayed excellently and when you get depressed you can watch it and see another scenerio that is much worse than yours. It takes you back to a time such as Dickens'. A sorrowful time when there were for the most part only two classes of people - the super-rich and the super-poor. I highly recommend this movie for people who wonder about this time period. It shows the cold nature of Wuthering Heights with its misfortune and the warmth of money and power in the Grange with the high-class rich people. If you like Dickens you will love this movie also. The actors perfectly portray their characters. It is right verses wrong in all the right colors of what is black and what is white - a good and evil. A must see for the adult viewers.

Spellbinding, instant classic! In my opinion the best filmed interpretation of the book by Emily Brontë.

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My wife and I have known each other since junior high school, and have still have a lot of affection for one another. Recently my job has required a lot of time away from her, while traveling to other states for a month at a time. While talking on the phone is comforting, its always nice to have other sentimental things (other than our kids), to help fill the void. For a long time now, she and I have been searching for her favorite move, Emily Bronte's, Wuthering Heights. About a week before I left on my most recent trip, I found this DVD on EBAY. Without thinking twice, I boughtit knowing it would arrive while I was away. When it arrived, she was so overwhelmed with supprise that she could barely compose herself. As it has been with my experience on EBAY, I am rarly disapointed with the ability to locate things from the rare, uncommon or unique, to the most popular and indemand at a reasonable price. It's always nice to know there a place where it can be found, and EBAY is that place.

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I bought this movie because I had watched it as a teen and the movie is what made me decide to read the book (which I loved). The movie isn't as good as I remembered it as a kid.

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High drama, as you would expect from the story line. The movie would be hard to follow without first reading the book though.

Great movie!! Great Price!! Very pleased with transaction. Will shop here again. However, I am not pleased with having writing guides and being told how many characters I have to write in my review.

Being an incredibly passionate fan of the beautiful story, and of seeing all of the made versions of the novel, I must admit that the 1992 version of Wuthering Heights, starring the beautiful and gorgeous Juliette Binoche, alongside the extremely handsome and riveting Ralph Fiennes, no other version as yet captivated me as much as this one as. Whether it is the choice of actor, the breath-taking soundtrack, the beautfiful scenery, I cannot replace this version with any other one. I travelled to Yorkshire last year on my European trip, and visited the Bronte Parsonage Musuem and got to see and touch the actual tombstones used as props in this film. I also walked the moors on which the film was shot and felt such a sense of closeness to the story. There is no other actress that could have captured the cute, wild and impetuous themes of Cathy's characteristics as well as Binoche did. Not only is she the most beautiful actress that I had ever seen, she had so much acting talent in that film and really conveyed the true feeling of Catherine Earnshaw. The "I Am Heathcliff" speech and the "There's my room, with the candle in the window" speech cannot be beat, as she really interpreted the role of Cathy and portrayed her in the exact way that I had always pictured Cathy to be from reading the novel. As for Ralph Fiennes, really, what can one say? He's such a gentleman and has such dark and romantic features to him, and couldn't believe how great he looked as a brunette! His "I pray one prayer" speech should have won him an award...the finest piece of acting that I have ever watched in my whole life!

All in all, a must-see version if you are a fan, and even if you aren't a dire-hard one, it is still a beautiful piece of theatre.

Wonderful movie, for sure a very sad tear jerker but worth seeing, this is my favorite version of all. Acting is great.

This tragic story is so powerful, so breathtaking, very emotional. Very good character play, and very interesting story.

I saw this movie advertised and thought that I liked the actors doing it so it couldn't be bad. It certainly is not like any other version that I have seen. I think it may be closer to the novel than the others. I really liked it. Now I am reading the book.

It'a an excellent movie about love, hate, passion...Excellent production and actors, Ralph Fiennes is great on this movie!!,

This film was okay...but not the best version I've seen. Because it's a classic, I wanted it in my film library.

I love to watch a real tear-jerker type movie, and this version of "Wuthering Heights" is one of the best in that genre. It amazes me that Ralph Feinnes didn't win every movie award possible for his tormented portrayal of Heathcliff! Grab not one, but two boxes of tissues when you watch this one!

5 star performance by Fiennes, suberb! Great landscapes, dark and brooding like the story itself. Fimed on location which was a very good move. All in all very well done with one caveat, Binoche in dual roles, they ought to have looked a BIT different, good job the latter character only shows up at the end. Recommended.

My wife loves this movie,she tried to find it at other stores but only found it here.Great price,too! Overall great buy!