Faith (1994 British TV Mini-Series/Drama)
Picture: C
Sound: B- Extras: D Episodes: B-
Michael Gambon is the politician at the center of chaos
and scandal in a whirlpool he has caused in part in Faith, a very
non-religious drama from British TV as his daughter (Susannah Harker) is caught
between her father and lover/reporter (John Hannah) when Gambon has one too
many damaging secrets to hide. Lasting
3.5 hours, this is well written by Simon Burke and director John Strictland
deserves kudos for keeping the material involving beyond the page.
Though he has been in some odd projects in the past (Barry
Levinson’s Toys) Gambon has been involved with, he is a distinctive
actor and carries the lead well against a great cast. The title does have to do with faith in people and
government. This would also include
family, though the mini-series handles that issue with openness that was a bit
daring then and seems on time now.
The 1.33 X 1 image is a little softer than you would think
for a still-recent production. It is
nicely shot and directed, which still comes through. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo has Pro Logic surrounds and dialogue
is well recorded. There are no extras,
but the series is worth your time.
- Nicholas Sheffo
