Fedgirl

I thought this series was brilliant. It had humour as well as many poignant moments. The actors were all perfect in their roles and the guest actors who were playing 'themselves' were also good sports I felt and added to the authenticity of the whole thing. I'm just a little tired of reading all the negative comments from those people who watched the original French version first and saying that the British version is a poor one. I bet if they'd watched the British version first - and then the French they would be saying the opposite. Purely out of curiosity I watched the French version afterwards and to be honest with you, I much prefer the British adaptation....but then I was bound to say that right? After all, my first viewing was in the English language which, let's face it, is so much easier to watch and enjoy as opposed to having to read subtitles which means you miss a lot visually. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the French version, but it didn't hold my interest so much because I'd seen it all before and that's the main reason for the negative comments I think because it's just not as enjoyable when you've already seen a complete other version in another language. I watch many foreign series/films and rate the French amongst some of the best; however, this British version was just as good, if not better than the original and I for one hope they make a second season.

From the very first episode I was hooked; however, like some other reviewers have pointed out, I cannot understand the low ratings posted here as I find this a most compelling series with some outstanding acting by all. I don't remember seeing many trailers leading up to the release of this series (like some lesser quality dramas are afforded) and because of that I think the viewing figures are not as high as maybe they should be. I'm only halfway through, but can't wait to see what evolves from this truly outstanding drama.

Went to see this movie last night and dragged my husband along for company as all my movie 'buddies' had already been to see it. I fully expected him to be nodding off early into the film, but to my surprise he actually enjoyed it. As for me - I loved it. It has been a long time since I've been to see a good musical (La La Land doesn't fall into this category for me...dismal film); however, for 2+ hours I was able to completely lose myself in this movie and wasn't bored for one minute. The one thing I can't understand is the criticism that Emma Watson has been receiving from lots of reviewers as I thought she was the perfect Belle. Some people even referred to her as being 'unemotional' and too 'cold'. For me; however, Emma captured Belle exquisitely, with just the right mix of angst, vulnerability, strength, longing - and in the end, love. She is a natural beauty without the typical Hollywood glamour - a refreshing change if you ask me. As for Luke Evans - he most definitely nailed it as Gaston!