Its those nasty redcoats & highland bandits
Actually, comparing with the many filmed interpretations it is a fair representation of Robert Louis Stevenson's grand story. At least it was filmed for the most part in Scotland and the lovely scenic shots add to the authenticity.I think there have been some unfair comments made on this particular interpretation but in general I would say it deserves a far better reception than some have given.
I have no problem with the English actors playing Scottish characters, Caine here is a passable lowland Scots as Allan Breck. Actors after all are judged by their skills and interpretation of the character and that's all that matters, it would be a sad day if we have to be Scottish solely to play a Scottish character. However, I'm not sure that Caine's costume would be one anyone would be seen dead in, it was clearly awful, and hardly the sort of attire a rebel would be running around in.
What matters is, that it is a fine interpretation of Stevenson's story.
score 6/10
mightyeye 16 December 2005
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