The Judi Dench Collection (The Cherry Orchard [1962 and 1981 versions]/Talking to a Stranger/Keep an Eye on Amélie/Going Gently/Ghosts/Make and Break/Can You Hear Me Thinking?/Absolute Hell)

One disc didn't work; it was the first two parts of a four part story.And no closed captions.

So far I have only tried the first disk. It would not read on one of my players but did on another. Approximately half way through it stopped and would not advance.

How Very Delightful....*(I realize JudiDench is not in The K's Speech)* What a great way to enjoy an evening...watching films that are wonderfully created and directed with the great advantage of marvelous actors. The Judi Dench Collection, The Last of the Blond Bombshells, and The King's Speech has made my month!!!! I must admit that I am a delighted Judi Dench film viewer. Her work in London Theater with terrific directors and co-stars, I have truly enjoyed, though I have never had the opportunity to attend a London etc. theater performance. I rely on the film. The latest I have watched is one I have ordered from Amazon, Henry V and MacBeth. When others are available, I will order. Meanwhile I do hope you will have many of Judi Dench's films, such as her films in the 007 classics etc.. P.S. I already have: Tea With Mussolini, Ladies in Lavender,Mrs. Brown,Nine, Notes on a Scandal,Shipping News,Mrs.Henderson Presents....Thank you! B.E.

I love Dame Judi Dench, her films and television programs, and was surprised to see this collection available at a terrific price. I have to admit though, that the primary reason for my purchase is for the drama Absolute Hell, which is not available in any other form at this time. This is an extraordinary production and alone is worth the price of this collection.

Anyone who knows anything about theater, movies and actors, knows Judi Dench. She is the Meryl Streep of the English. She never makes a misstep. It was thrilling to see her in these DVDs. Some of the acting is old fashioned. But Dench is a pleasure.My reason for purchasing this collection, though, is my admiration for Michael Bryant. I have long considered him the best actor in the world. He is now deceased, alas. I wanted to see again the programs that introduced me to him, Talking to a Stranger. I wish there could be a Michael Bryant collection like this.

What a wonderful collection of Dame Judi's work. I am particularly enjoying the works that I've not found individually: "Talking to a Stranger", the 1962 "Cherry Orchard", and "Keep an Eye on Amelie". In each of these we see the young Judi (before the Dame) already totally entrancing us by being at once the character in each play and at the same time being herself. It must be magic.Her take on the Madame Ranevsky role, in the 1981 version of "The Cherry Orchard", is entirely hers and absolutely perfect for this viewer. Some of her later work in this collection includes: "Absolute Hell" and "Can You Hear Me Thinking". You will also find, among the bonus features several radio plays, and three interviews with Dame Judi that give us all a closer glimpse and appreciation of the intelligence, and honesty behind the talent.For Dench fans, this is a must!

I received my collection yesterday. Was I ever so happy. " What a little fire cracker" as Rockie states in "As time goes by". Judi Dench was made for the stage, the screen and to perform. She did not miss her calling. I have just started watching the first two DVD and I am fixated on her performance in Talking to a Stranger. What energy she has and at such a young age.I will give you more feedback as a descend my viewing of each but I must tell you I am not the lease disappointed in this collection. I received it in ample time and it has numerous additions to the set i.e.: bonus, which I love.Eve

BUYER BEWARE! Others have commented on disc skips and halts, and I have encountered the same problems with the set I purchased. This is a production problem which needs to be fixed. The recordings themselves seem to be all right, but the disc halts make the shows unwatchable.

i only bought this for Absolute Hell which ive watched dozens of times. some of the other dvds in this set dont feature judi as the main character but thats no prob for me. I dont like period dramas but enjoyed the one about the son with mental health probs. very good film / play. i like judi dench but as i said i bought this for what i consider to be the wonderful and very amusing absolute hell. a real study of human nature. acting and actors very very good.

She is so incredibly talented a joy to watch

it was not what we expected

I think first of all that you have to be a fan of Judi Dench to really enjoy this collection. It would make a wonderful gift for someone who does because the packaging is very attractive and compact. I have not seen all the films but those I have certainly were great and met my expectations and were very entertaining and enjoyable.

I cannot view the cherry orchard...the disk is distroyed....it goes to only a point then it is full of of little squares all over the screen. What can I do about it.Thank you.