ThiefHott Too much of everything

BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Raymond Sierra The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Robert Porter Let me just begin by pointing out how some people avoid period dramas because they are fraught with misery & dejecting circumstances. And how these moments of loss & sadness are the priceless backbone for life on the stage & beyond. Sadness teaches us all the importance of that which has more value than money can accommodate for. And it is perhaps the only instance where emotion & thought are in agreement! There are no conflicts. And this symbiotic peace is demonstrated flawlessly in many period dramas; North & South is no exception. No! In fact, it IS the exception! It is the one rare instance where love itself is treated as a loss on two persons throughout the program! And it is done so very well! Even more impressive is how the couple are aware of this irony by the final chapter & how they manage to keep it both romantic & elementary in the consummation of their relationship! So very charming! I envy such a take on love!! I don't know.. who'd be a bachelor! OK. So the production isn't anything particularly spectacular, the score can get in the way sometimes but is overall very fitting, the scenery isn't specifically cinematic, & the dialogue is hardly prose. Just because this has a high rating doesn't mean it is a premium production. But what it does have is fine character screen play, & competent acting of a well paced narrative. It doesn't grab your attention as prompt as Cranford say. It takes its' time & draws you in at a steady rate. The third episode really takes hold. I'd like to admit that I tend to have a real struggle where "strong independent women" are concerned. I hate how they are written (by men half the time) as tough girls who show no fear, confusion, compassion & merely act like.. well.. men. Margaret Hale, to me, is the perfect example of the superior traits that women have. Brave in the presence of fear, responsible during a loss, hopeful when despair is abound, wholehearted against the cold hearted, well spoken when tensions are high, outspoken when emotions are low, & utterly fervent. Something that is entirely lost upon Hollywood. Their women shall be doing roundhouse kicks in skimpy skirts 20 years to come. Something has to be said about the lead couple. Both of them are flawless! I can see how the ladies take to Richard Armitage! Wow! Talk about sex appeal!! Every time he's on screen, I give him my full attention as though he commands it! And Daniela Denby-Ashe is transformed into her headstrong counterpart. A great pair with lots of chemistry. North & South shall surprise you from start to end with it's social commentary & keep hopeless romantics like myself happily transfixed! Give it a go.

Teacuppy Spoiler at the end!!!The focus of this series is not on romance, but on its beautiful story that is about so much more than just romantic LOVE between two persons. The focus is on its message that you need to look at things from different perspectives and try to understand the other sides as well. It is a heartwarming story, with real and complex characters which are very likable (except for one annoying character - John's sister...I hated her), it has beautiful and well put together romance aspect (if you consider that it is not placed in modern era) filled with those subtle gentle caresses...looks...moments. It also has heartbreaking scenes...it managed to make me cry.Everything developed with just the right speed, it was captivating, direction was excellent, it has beautiful scenery...The actors are absolutely amazing !!! and Richard Armitage is breathtaking.PURE PERFECTIONI could tell you so much more about this, describe things that I LOVED, but that would take away from it - you better see it yourself.This will be REwatched many times!!!! And the book will be read too !!!!*I recommend this* to anyone who likes period dramas but also to ones who are open to new things. My MALE friend watched this with me and he was amazed as well. :)10/10 ISN'T HIGH ENOUGH for this masterpiece!!!!!..............................................................SPOILER :The Last scene in front of the train while they are sitting and he looks at her gently and with so much love...is the most romantic one I've ever seen...and nothing will ever be just as good...BY the end I WAS left starving for more....and more.... - that is maybe the only flaw I found !!!! it needs more kisses and stuff...damn it :(

babshabits I love period drama on the BBC and PBS. This avalanche of glowing reviews is an orchestrated fraud. I'll make myself quick - I've been watching Masterpiece Theatre and BBC serial dramas for 40 years, and, let me tell you, THIS IS WORST PRODUCTION ON THE BBC THAT HAVE EVER SEEN! None of rings true. The entire story has the trite, simple-minded, devoid from reality of a Barbara Cartland novel The entire enterprise - neither the acting, the script, plot development ring true. I have spent the entire series SMH, hooting laughter, or berating the screen because IT IS SO BAD.I'm just finishing the series right now, because it is so BAD, it is akin to being transfixed by horrible automobile crash

ssra_25 Great cast, great story, great movie, the likes of which you rarely get to see nowadays. Almost 10 years after it was launched and I still couldn't stop watching it over and over again. And I'm definitely going to look for the novel now. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a really romantic (but not unnecessarily cheesy), good-taste story, superbly interpreted by some really good actors. This could have easily been a cinema movie, although I suspect its length would have been a problem... I can't believe I didn't make the time to see it before...Anyway, enjoy the movie! :)