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In hindsight, it's easy to ask, "Why do I do these things to myself?"
I watched the 1999 Masterpiece Theatre David Copperfield today--the production featuring young Dan Radcliffe in his first role. It's easy to see why he impressed Chris Columbus and the rest--damn, the kid was good. A fine child actor, and not just a cherubic face. But oh, why on earth do I never remember that Dickens' stories are nothing but kids being orphaned and starved and mistreated--watching this was AGONY. No, there was nothing attractively naughty about Ian McKellan taking a switch to our young Dan--I had all I could do not to sob through the whole thing.
When the first half concluded, the title character made the transition to adulthoood, and I can't tell you what a relief it was, knowing that the abuse would not continue to be heaped upon widdle Harry Potter. My gut--no, my very womb had been in a knot for the whole thing. I was practically lactating.
My recommendation? Watch it if it interests you, but bring Kleenex. And be relieved that Ciaran McMenarin (adult David) looks nothing like Dan now that the boy's aw gwown up.
I watched the 1999 Masterpiece Theatre David Copperfield today--the production featuring young Dan Radcliffe in his first role. It's easy to see why he impressed Chris Columbus and the rest--damn, the kid was good. A fine child actor, and not just a cherubic face. But oh, why on earth do I never remember that Dickens' stories are nothing but kids being orphaned and starved and mistreated--watching this was AGONY. No, there was nothing attractively naughty about Ian McKellan taking a switch to our young Dan--I had all I could do not to sob through the whole thing.
When the first half concluded, the title character made the transition to adulthoood, and I can't tell you what a relief it was, knowing that the abuse would not continue to be heaped upon widdle Harry Potter. My gut--no, my very womb had been in a knot for the whole thing. I was practically lactating.
My recommendation? Watch it if it interests you, but bring Kleenex. And be relieved that Ciaran McMenarin (adult David) looks nothing like Dan now that the boy's aw gwown up.