kylealanhale A treasure, really. I enjoy films portraying this period, but this is above all my favorite. The acting is incredibly touching. I was in awe with the portrayal of the story throughout its entirety.Waddell portrayed the character of Molly so well, it made me ache for her. Her obvious childishness throughout the movie makes her eventual development so much more satisfying. She is one of the best dynamic characters I have seen on film. Paterson is all at once likable, firm, loving to his daughter, annoying, and trustworthy. Truly a real characters, full of depth, intricacies, and idiosyncrasies.This movie reads like an excellent, cozy book. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys excellent acting and reading fine literature.

Sir & Lady Warrick My mother, sisters, and I watched this movie, and loved it! It's really almost as good as a Jane Austin Movie. The characters were well thought out, and neatly portrayed by the actors and actresses. The plot was excellent! You seriously didn't know what was going to happen next! It has a good ending, although, one thing I didn't understand. Molly and Roger never kiss! He kisses her step-sister (and might I add, it was a rather big kiss), but he never gets around to kissing her! It's kind of funny. But, I guess that none of them are really romantic. Although, you don't have to be romantic to give a little smooch, do you? Besides that, I don't think that there was anything else wrong. It was a great movie, and, Lord willing, will go right up there with our Pride & Prejudice DVD collection. I highly recommend that you watch this film. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I did!

George Parker "Wives and Daughters" is cut from the same cloth as "The Forsyte Saga" or "Mansfield Park" inasmuch as it is a Victorian soap opera about the this and that of 19th century English country life. The film centers on and swirls about Molly Gibson (Waddell), the somewhat plain but earnest teenage daughter of a physician, as it explores the ever crisscrossing lives of several neighboring families of varying station. A delightful look at the role of the distaff from matron to maid which imparts the flavor of the period, "Wives and Daughters" is a light-hearted drama laced with charm and wit which should appeal to anyone into films of the robust Victorian period. (B+)

tmann-2 This is quite simply an exceptional piece of television theater which the BBC has justifiably gained a world wide reputation for. An outstanding cast bring to life a riveting story of ,intrigue, loyalty, and romance which will delight and enthral all devotee's of the costume drama.