tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post7589566765117310352..comments2023-02-13T04:44:54.971-08:00Comments on High Noon: A Book and Movie Review Blog: Book Review: Ivanhoe by Sir Walter ScottÉowynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-11594163403877136492015-08-11T14:12:41.712-07:002015-08-11T14:12:41.712-07:00Rebekah,
Thank you! It does seem like a rather &qu...Rebekah,<br />Thank you! It does seem like a rather "controversial" book and I'm glad you agree with my thoughts upon it. <br /><br />Have a lovely evening!!<br />Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-60405725246337837002015-08-08T09:12:47.404-07:002015-08-08T09:12:47.404-07:00I'm glad to see so much love for this book, I ...I'm glad to see so much love for this book, I think it's really under-appreciated. I agree with your assessment, and this was a great review. I think that the Elizabeth Taylor version is the only one I've seen, but it was a long time ago. I recall enjoying it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263763900090745401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-50979247294737077592015-05-15T14:12:17.774-07:002015-05-15T14:12:17.774-07:00Hamlette,
Thanks! And yes, I decided to play and I...Hamlette,<br />Thanks! And yes, I decided to play and I had such a good time doing it! :)Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-41331642913441930232015-05-09T19:06:11.552-07:002015-05-09T19:06:11.552-07:00BTW, I've tagged you over on my blog, here. P...BTW, I've tagged you over on my blog, <a href="http://hamlette.blogspot.com/2015/05/ten-favorite-screen-characters-tag.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Play if you want to!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-33809669298325880852015-04-20T12:35:21.745-07:002015-04-20T12:35:21.745-07:00Okay, thanks! No, that was helpful! I'll wat...Okay, thanks! No, that was helpful! I'll watch it and see what I think, and yes, I'll most likely review it;)Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-80586812051748102842015-04-20T12:18:16.937-07:002015-04-20T12:18:16.937-07:00Olivia,
All right. So let me see if I can explain ...Olivia,<br />All right. So let me see if I can explain this... We were watching as a family on a laptop and it was actually moved during some scenes, so I may not have a clear image of them all, but I <i>do</i> know that there is a scene with the Grand Master talking to Rebecca before she is to be burned at the stake and that he goes into *ahem* extreme detail about what will happen when she is. Besides that, though, I'm not sure. Sorry I couldn't be of more help and, honestly, if you watch it I would love to read your review! :)Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-85875148228561753682015-04-15T18:33:25.324-07:002015-04-15T18:33:25.324-07:00Oh, me too! I'm just totally in love with thi...Oh, me too! I'm just totally in love with this book, and I'm glad to find someone else who is, too;)<br /><br />I really want to see it! But it's not available through my library system and I can't find it on YouTube or something like that:'( I haven't given up yet, though! I've also put the 1997 miniseries on hold, but it's disappointing that it'll be a bit gruesome:-P By "bad" do you mean inappropriate? *cough* 'Cause that'd be awkward...Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-51432802558970341492015-04-07T12:30:09.784-07:002015-04-07T12:30:09.784-07:00Olivia,
Can I just say how much I have been enjoyi...Olivia,<br />Can I just say how much I have been enjoying this conversation? It's so crazy fun to find someone else who relishes this story, too. :) <br /><br />Yes, do <i>do</i> see it! The AA version is just so <i>beautiful</i> and Bois-Guilbert... I can still hardly talk coherently about him. :) I remember thinking he was very well done in the 90's mini-series, too. BUT there were several bad scenes that we had to skip in there, too (and the entire film is a little more gruesome than the others) so I recommend it with more reservations.Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-20197809336210884342015-03-30T14:15:24.173-07:002015-03-30T14:15:24.173-07:00Sorry this is such a late reply:-/
Oh my word, he...Sorry this is such a late reply:-/<br /><br />Oh my word, he's just such an incredible character. Wow. Okay, so, I haven't actually watched an entire movie adaptation YET, but I do plan to, eventually, especially the Anthony Andrews version. I've seen clips from that one and it looked great:)Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-77503043246275629462015-03-27T10:59:25.137-07:002015-03-27T10:59:25.137-07:00Yes, I've heard it's a bit more adult than...Yes, I've heard it's a bit more adult than the Anthony Andrews version.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-26660961425172335612015-03-27T10:56:43.228-07:002015-03-27T10:56:43.228-07:00Hamlette,
My family saw most of the mini-series lo...Hamlette,<br />My family saw most of the mini-series long <i>long</i> ago and though there were some really gross/indecent parts we skipped, Heidi and I both recollect thinking (and in fact, still DO think!!!) that Bois-Guilbert was absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-4802439475240308142015-03-22T08:21:53.701-07:002015-03-22T08:21:53.701-07:00Oh, I'm glad! I can't wait for your review...Oh, I'm glad! I can't wait for your review of it!<br /><br />And yay! Robin Hood. I REALLY can't wait to read it now! :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-71624655093573993812015-03-18T12:51:51.602-07:002015-03-18T12:51:51.602-07:00Actually, I plan to reread it this year, as part o...Actually, I plan to reread it this year, as part of my Robin Hood year-long binge :-)<br /><br />There's another version with Ciaran Hinds as de Bois-Guilbert that I really really want to see. I have it on good authority that it is also excellent. Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-53013214011727150322015-03-18T10:29:03.902-07:002015-03-18T10:29:03.902-07:00Natalie,
I know -- wily comments. :)
Ah, I'm...Natalie,<br />I know -- wily comments. :) <br /><br />Ah, I'm so glad! And yes, the Andrews version is INCREDIBLE! I actually have a review for that one, too (I have been very busy when it comes to <i>Ivanhoe</i> :)), but it might be a bit before I can post it. :)<br /><br />Robin Hood is very much a main character in the book. He is actually my favorite version of a "book" Robin Hood and his character in the Andrews version is just the same! :) Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-17667593095617834242015-03-18T10:28:41.706-07:002015-03-18T10:28:41.706-07:00Hamlette,
Yes, you do need to reread this. ;) I ac...Hamlette,<br />Yes, you do need to reread this. ;) I actually just watched both the Elizabeth Taylor and Anthony Andrews versions. The Taylor version (in good old classic fashion) changes the story around a bit more than the Andrews one, but I loved them both so MUCH! However, the latter one was so heart-breaking (in a good way, of course,) that I don't think I will be able to watch it again very soon. :) Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-23536416067379470432015-03-18T10:27:48.464-07:002015-03-18T10:27:48.464-07:00Arwen,
Thank you muchly. :)
I could not agree wit...Arwen,<br />Thank you muchly. :)<br /><br />I could not agree with you more. <i>Ivanhoe</i> is one of the very best!<br /><br />YES! Brian Bois-Guilbert is simply one of THE most AMAZING AND HEART-BREAKING characters <i>ever.</i> I just watched the Anthony Andrews version and though he does not look exactly the way he does in the book, it was so horribly tragic <i>seeing</i> all of his tortured feelings played out on his face and when he asks Rebecca to forgive and then the end... you can imagine what a tear-drenched, sobbing condition I was left in! :) Do you have a favorite film version of the story?Éowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740991607580029470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-6008769790951884282015-03-16T17:50:10.033-07:002015-03-16T17:50:10.033-07:00I tried commenting on this a few days ago, but I d...I tried commenting on this a few days ago, but I don't think it went through.....-sigh- <br />Well, all I wanted to say was that if I wasn't interested in giving Ivanhoe another try I certainly am now! I've seen the Elizabeth Taylor version of it, but I never knew there was an Anthony Andrews version as well.....I'll have to try that after I read the book. :)<br />I thought there was a Robin Hood book by Sir Walter Scott but after googling it, I realized Robin Hood is in Ivanhoe (am I correct?). Now the book sounds even better! :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-813569505107564852015-03-16T14:05:03.403-07:002015-03-16T14:05:03.403-07:00I really need to reread this. I liked it a lot th...I really need to reread this. I liked it a lot the only time I read it, back in 1999, and I like the miniseries with Anthony Andrews too (I think it's much better than the Elizabeth Taylor). It's on my to-read list!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7090684238369503263.post-33015811796168352282015-03-11T14:47:04.617-07:002015-03-11T14:47:04.617-07:00Eeeep! I was so excited to see this post!
Ivanho...Eeeep! I was so excited to see this post!<br /><br />Ivanhoe. It's truly incredible, no?:) <br /><br />YES. BRIAN BOIS-GUILLBERT. He may or may not have tied with Rebecaa for my favorite character. I just love how Sir Walter Scott fleshed out those two's characters.<br /><br />Great review:DOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.com