The only real weak point in the movie is Mybug, who seems completely unnecessary.

Eileen Atkins does a great job, but then they all do. Much of the fun of the movie is the ridiculous level of misery and squalor represented by Cold Comfort Farm, which is a parody of the sort of grim worlds one can find from writers like Dickens. In a way she seems to be the personification of British imperialism, although that's probably a bit of a stretch. Flora, excellently portrayed by Beckinsale, is pretentious and rather smug but also well-meaning and likable. Often these movies rely on a central character who is magical, or has great charm and a love for life, but Flora achieves her ends through pure English practicality, and it is very amusing to see someone approaching misery as a mess to be cleaned up. Flora's decision to go to Cold Comfort Farm after her parents die sets the tone for the rest of the movie it sounds 'Interesting and appalling.the others just sound appalling!' If you want a good chuckle, or just love good British humor, by all means, see this movie!Ībsolutely terrific movie is an interesting take on the popular theme of people who come into a mess of unhappiness and create joy. Mybug, hysterically portrayed by Stephen Fry, are alone worth the price of renting this movie. Aunt Ada Doom, played by Sheila Burrell, constantly reminds us that 'There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm,' and although it's probably best to keep it that way, she's in for a few surprises. Rufus Sewell makes for great eye-candy as Seth, and the virtually unknown Maria Miles is adorable as Elfine. Smiling, Eileen Atkins as Judith and Ian McKellen as Amos. Everyone is perfectly cast in this - particularly Kate Beckinsale as Flora, Joanna Lumley as Mrs. Having read the book, I think it safe to say that this is one of the best transitions from page to screen. I simply adore this movie! From beginning to end it shines with wit and hilarious depravity.

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