Rillington Place

[mikey4444]

I haven't seen this yet, but has anybody else ?

Is it worth me watching it on the iplayer ? I can't imagine that it is as good as the original 1971 film with Dicky Attenborough and John Hurt.

[netibiza]

It is as good, focuses more on Mrs Christie than the last one. Yes very good.

[ummmm]

Yes...watch it, very good.

[pixie374]

Have you seen this, mikey?
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Media-and-TV/Question1525521.html

[mikey4444]

Thanks Pixie....missed that thread !

OK...its on my iplayer to-do list then.

[pixie374]

No problem x

[Sqad]

Well...... a bit slow.....a bit dark......good acting BUT not as good as Dicky Attenborough who played a more "come hither, craftier, sinister, nastier version of Christie.

[mikey4444]

Its been some time since I watched "10 Rillington Place", but I thought that Attenborough was the creepiest thing I had ever seen on the screen at the time.

In fact, I can't think of many that have been more chilling since, apart from Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

[Sqad]

mikey...my thoughts exactly.

Always brings to mind my first year at Med School our teacher in Forensic medicine was Pro Francis Camps, the Home office pathologist who was in charge of the forensic aspect of the "Christie Case" and one of the problems at that time was to establish exactly how many bodies were buried, as there were just a mass of bones in one area.

[andy-hughes]

Sqad - I think comparing Tim Roth's performance with Sir Richard's obviously sterling work is not entirely fair.

I am sure Mr Roth is well aware of the standard of the previous incumbent in the role, but I do think he has made it entirely his own, not least because of the dead-eyed stare he used when half-strangling his wife.

As an actor reprising a famous role, you can only make it your own (copyright L. Walsh, all rights reserved) - otherwise no actor would ever take on the classic Shakespearian roles after the masters had provided the definitive versions.

[Sqad]

A-H...I agree, it is always difficult, but it is my opinion, albeit on a subjective basis.

[mikey4444]

Sqad....if I recall the details of the case, Timothy Evans was dealt a massive injustice by everybody associated with the case.

But it was still an uphill struggle to clear his name. As somebody has already said, the wrongful conviction of Evans is enough in itself, to ensure that the death penalty never makes a return.

[Sqad]

mikey....indeed.

[andy-hughes]

Indeed Sqad - it's not possible to watch this drama without comparisons.

Anyone who has seen the masterful film will be doing that - I know I am.

[brainiac]

I think it's very well done: great performances, fantastic sets and very atmospheric direction. The only thing I find unconvincing is Tim Roth - so obviously 'acting' creepy.

[netibiza]

I compare it but not unfavourably. And Geraldine's crying was too much in both films!!

[andy-hughes]

brainiac - that's interesting.

Have you seen any other of Mr Roth's roles? He was wonderful in the long-running series Lie To Me, one of the few British actors on television who actually talked like English people talk.

I have seen him in a few dramas and films, and his range is excellent.

I find him completely believable as Christie, except he lacks the narrow pinched face that Christie had, but then so did Sir Richard - no actor can lose substance in their face, only add to it if required. He makes up for it with those soulless eyes - wonderful, all the acting is in the eyes on TV.

[andy-hughes]

netibiza - I think the baby crying is chilling in both formats, considering what we know is going to happen to her