5/5 Great Dickens
  by O. Hassanain (NJ)
I absolutely loved this story, the characters and everything about it. It is a bit slow to start but once it's does, you won't get enough. If you like BBC and Dickens then this is a must see.

5/5 A Timeless, Flawless Story
  by R. Crane (Washington, DC United States)
"Our Mutual Friend" is my favorite Dickens adaptation. The script, the acting, the cinematography are superb. It is a flawless BBC production, and as usual, the BBC mesmerizes with its flowing style and you forget you are watching an historical period movie--everything is so real.

What makes Dickens stories so enjoyable and timeless is his array of fascinating characters. Every facet of the human spirit finds a character in which to dwell. Greed, generosity, kindness, selfishness, jealousy etc. are all embodied in different characters. And then Dickens weaves plots and subplots with such dexterity that these characters meld together seamlessly. But, best of all, they each get what they deserve in the end. Those who are good have happy story endings and those that are bad, learn miserable life lessons. It leaves a satisfying feeling that for once people get what they deserve, and not that life is unfair.

Highly recommended


5/5 One of the best period films I've seen, one of my favorite films
  by K. Depman (Philadelphia, PA USA)
What a wonderful adaptation for film of Dickens' novel. To anyone who says it is too depressing or dreary, I wonder if they have ever read Dickens at all; he always seems to be heavy on social criticism, part of which includes the conditions that the poor endure. In any case, this movie is lovely for the following reasons: GREAT cast, WONDERFUL sets and costumes- very realistic, and SMOOTH filming, unlike the choppy CSI-style filming of Bleak House, also a good film, but very distracting the way it is filmed. This film is a pleasure to watch!!!!! Buy it!

5/5 Lots of plot
  by B. McCarthy (Arizona)
I love this movie. Starts off a little dark but as the plot develops you become totally involved. Excellent acting!

5/5 By Dickens, I loved it!
  by Alma K (California)
I'm a big fan of Brit Lit Films, especially the lush contemporary variety. Our Mutual Friend was well cast and beautifully filmed. It was true to the spirit of Dickens and is a new favorite I will watch again and again. The lovely Keely Hawes is always watchable, but rave reviews go to Peter Vaughn in the title role as Mr Boffin, a dust man turned heir; and to David Morrisey for his compelling portrayal of the very unstable school master helplessly in love with rivergirl, Lizzie Hexam (Hawes). Also look out for a fantastic river character portrayal by David Bradley.

Twisting Dickensonian plot is expertly directed/edited with a satisfactory surprise ending. Scenery and costumes are gorgeous, and acting is top notch. Even my teenage daughter ended up loving it.