Any Human Heart
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Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings
- Summary: The Masterpiece Classic adaptation of William Boyd's 2002 novel follows the life of the fictional Logan Mountstuart, who over the 90 plus years meets various historical figures such as Ian Fleming, the Duke of Windsor and his wife, Wallis Simpson.
- Genre(s): Drama
- Show Type: Between Seasons
- Season 1 premiere date: Feb 13, 2011
- Episode Length: 60
- Air Time: 11:55 PM
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80While it's not the triumph that "Downton" was, it's a special, lovely miniseries that lingers in your imagination like a richly drawn memoir.
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70It is a long journey and at times a slow one, but with more than a few delightful oases.
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50As handsome as the production is, the nature of Boyd's novel makes the miniseries episodic, and the tone of those encounters tends to be highly uneven. While experiencing abundant tragedy in his life, the protagonist's vulnerability doesn't translate very well in carrying the story, even with such a stalwart trio of actors playing him.
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30Even the people who matter to him most are sketchily drawn, while others are almost laughable caricatures, including a friend's saucy cheating wife, purred by Kim Cattrall.
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7Though not up to the usual Masterpiece standard, Any Human Heart is generally well-made and entertaining.And it's always a joy to watch Jim Broadbent.
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