When I saw the 1935 version of "A Tale of Two Cities", I couldn't imagine seeing a better one. And, while this is still true, I think the British 1958 version is about the equal to the Hollywood version.
The story is very familiar, as the book was one of Charles Dickens' most famous works. And, while I could recount what the film is about, it's so familiar that I'll forego this. Instead, I should point out that the acting was just lovely and so were the sets....good enough that I didn't miss Ronald Colman because DIrk Bogarde was also excellent in the leading role. Overall, an exceptional and faithful version of the story...well worth seeing...even if you've seen the other.
By the way, if you do watch, be sure to watch Christopher Lee and his very over-the-top (and most enjoyable) royal scum.
The story is very familiar, as the book was one of Charles Dickens' most famous works. And, while I could recount what the film is about, it's so familiar that I'll forego this. Instead, I should point out that the acting was just lovely and so were the sets....good enough that I didn't miss Ronald Colman because DIrk Bogarde was also excellent in the leading role. Overall, an exceptional and faithful version of the story...well worth seeing...even if you've seen the other.
By the way, if you do watch, be sure to watch Christopher Lee and his very over-the-top (and most enjoyable) royal scum.