Little Drummer Girl (DVD) [2018]

This is a stunningly good mini series.Source material is from the classic writer in this genre plus some very hardcore research into bringing the book to life.Outstanding acting in all parts. Loved the cameo from Charles Dance.Really taught editing and the production values are very high.Directing is at its best. Script from the book is really well adapted. Music is a counterpoint to the tensions throught.A superb view and revealing vantage point into the personal, professional and political realm of counter conflict management.One to watch and keep.

Although there are plenty of startling and even shocking moments in this le Carré thriller, it is primarily a psychological drama not an action movie. It is very different from its predecessor, The Night Manager - but in a good way. It is steeped in the look of the time when it is set, and visually it is wonderfully crafted. The developing, shifting relationship between the "drummer girl" played by the excellent Florence Pugh and those around her is the main point. It is an examination of pretence, deceit, illusion, lies - and acting.Getting it on DVD helps you appreciate how good it is: the story is not simple, so watching it only once may be a bit confusing. It gets better on each viewing.Also need it to come out on Blu-Ray, though the quality of this DVD is as good as it can be.

The Little Drummer Girl has sat on my shelves for over thirty years - largely unloved I must confess. I remember it being extremely hard work to read and therefore approached this TV production with some trepidation but was pleasantly surprised to find my attention gripped throughout. Other reviewers have described the events depicted at great length so there is no need for me to set out the broad plotlines yet again so I will just content myself by praising the performance of Florence Pugh in particular. She deserves plaudits for making her portrayal of Charmian "Charlie" Ross as the idealist actress drawn into the complexities of Arab / Israeli conflicts entirely credible. A mature performance beyond her years and I for one will follow her future career with interest.The overall vision of Korean Director Park Chan-Wook also merits praise for making a convoluted plot believable.My only criticism is the lack of a Blu Ray Edition.Extras : The Director Par Chan-Wook / A Look At The Series / Meet The Characters / The Look And Design.Audio : English onlySubtitles : English SDH only.

I enjoyed the book in the eighties, and indeed the film , this , however, had a better cast, in particular Charlie, seemed to have had the whole story written around her.In short, and all considered, i would recommend it.

I suppose this won't be everybody's cup of tea because it is a "slow burn" and nowadays people seem to like "bangs and flashes" from the very beginning. It's also firmly set in the 1970s which not everybody will understand.However, the acting is superb as is the production. The plot is typical Le Carre, complex and intricate. This is a great long watch that you can wallow in.

After reading the book I needed this to fully understand. Well acted

To make it clear. this is not a film. Its six episodes from series 1, 2018. I thought it was a film so it will be sitting in the cupboard for a while. Gave it 3 as delivery was quick. May get the other two when watched. There is NO planned series 2.

Slow burner. Very very good, excellent mini series. Florence does a superb job, good acting and a lovely treat on the screen.Good acting from everyone, enjoyable and watchable

Hard to find box set. Good condition. Excellent cast and production. Much better than the movie!

Too bad people can't see this unless they have a PAL Region adaptable player. This series is fantastic and I'm not sure why they haven't released it for all regions. It's a great thriller with superb acting by Florence Pugh, Alexander Skarsgard and Charif Ghattas. Lots of twists and turns and very timely. All 5 stars.

Un po’ lento ma la regia interessante

I wish you would have sent me a region 1 { north America} but you sent me other region and I can't watch this movie. I won't be ordering any more from you because of this matter.

Could not watch movie, DVD was not Program for American DVD player.