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TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

FrogGlace In other words,this film is a surreal ride.

Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

evpar2 I have watched this movie several times on VHS. But, I want to have it in the DVD mode. I cannot find the DVD version in the United States. It is available in Australia, shipped to the USA, BUT, they have a RED flag, saying that it can not be viewed, or played with Canada, or USA sold DVD players. Can you help me here, or, at least point me to someone that can enlighten me as to why the USA, does not have it available in the DVD Format. I appreciate any help that you may offer. I have spoken to several other viewers of this movie and they would also like the DVD version. The problem is, we do not know where to go, or whom to contact. I feel that this e-mail, is an excellent review on this Movie. I like to view such excellent movies again and again.Perry Paradise

linga_04 From what I understand, people were excited about the coming of this TV series based on James Clavell's book after the highly successful and popular SHOGUN. In the end, it turned out to be somewhat a disappointment.This story is much more complicated then SHOGUN. In addition, whereas battles in SHOGUN were fought with knives, spears and arrows, here they were fought with corporate tools. People unfamiliar with terms like corporate financing and takeover, buying and selling short, run on the bank may not enjoy it at all.But for those who have read the book, this is a very good TV series and well worth watching

Collaroy-Beach As I said in the beginning, I think this mini-series is actually quite okay. But pitched against the novel, it doesn't stand a chance since I think the book was Clavell's greatest and I really loved it. But how could a TV-mini-series ever compete with a book that is so complex and has so many important story lines?The producers decided to half-sacrifice the espionage plot, but I thought that's acceptable. The only thing I didn't like was the fact Casey doesn't seem to be in love with Linc (she seems rather concerned about his friendship and the business matters) but goes for Ian instead. This is a huge deviation from the book since that complicated love story between Casey and Linc is just brilliant and explains their characters. Also Ian is being made a widower in order to accommodate Casey without adultery. And why's Peter Marlowe out?Put that aside, you have a really entertaining TV-Mini-Series that's able to go almost the same pace as the book, and actually captures quite well the basic essence of the novel. Shouldn't probably be too surprised at the good outcome since Clavell himself worked closely on the series. I rated it 8 / 10 and think that it's impossible to do any better with a novel like this.

davidm-21 Noble House has been well represented on screen - mostly due to the involvement of the author, James Clavell, in the writing of the screenplay.Pierce Brosnan, in his role as Tai-pan Ian Dunross, shows the very talents that would have directly influenced the decision to offer him the role of James Bond. He perfectly blends the debonair with the ruthlessness required to survive in the competitive world of Hong Kong trading companies.Deborah Raffin's performance leaves something to be desired, portraying the corporate female executive making it in a 'man's world'.The book, as is usually the case, is far better, with more interesting sub-plots being developed.Inspector Cross is actually a KGB spy, KC Tcholok was never involved with Ian Dunross - she was Linc Bartletts mistress, and Ian Dunross was married. The reference made in the film to Linc's final question about 'how easy is it to get married in Hong Kong' was not related to Orlanda Ramos - but to Casey.Despite the shortcomings of the mini-series in direct comparison with the book, viewers should judge the mini-series on it's own - without reference to the book.My advice - see the mini-series first - then read the book. If you like the series, you must read the book - it is well worth your while.