Steinesongo Too many fans seem to be blown away

Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

pj-donnelly I am not quite sure how Sophia's first meeting with Tom, when they are children, is dealt with in the book, not having read it, only flicked through - I think it is all description and reported speech. When we first see them together in this adaptation, they have obviously met before, as they address each other by name. I was quite surprised, however, that they addressed each other by their titles, especially, young Sophia calling Tom 'Mr Jones'. The two actors can only have been about 12 years old; I presume they were playing children of similar ages. I wonder if it felt strange for them, even though they were only acting, and wonder if young boys were addressed as 'Mr' at the time the novel was written.

banana123 I like this movie. I think all characters were played very well and Max Beesley was a charming and handsome Tom Jones. The story had me so captivated that I watched the whole series in one sitting. As with any movie that I really enjoy, I wished it would go on. My only complaint is that I don't think the sexuality had to be so blatant. The costumes were beautiful, as were the sets.It was interesting to watch how the poor lived and were treated. You don't experience this aspect in a Jane Austin story.I can see why this story was so scandalous when first published. These are still bad people by today's standards!

Olivia Chillia My Development of the Novel class (a senior level class) watched this adaptation of the novel and found it delightful and enlightening. The class was held during spring quarter after lunch. Even people who normally skipped class on Friday (spring fever, you know) came just to watch Tom Jones.The costumes were excellent! Honour's and Squire Western's characters in particular were over the top (left visible toothmarks on the scenery), but since this falls into the comedy category it all fits.I'd highly recommend this for serious literature students as well as for those who have no patience with the written word.

Ellie-21 I saw this when it was first shown in the UK in 97 and I still love it. It was amazing - fun, gripping, well acted. I fell in love with Max Beesley and it even made me want to read the book. I cannot see how anybody could not get dragged into the great plot and the wonderful acting, music and camera work. Well done, BBC!