If you are expecting a faithful reproduction of the brilliant TV series you will be disappointed.
Several characters from the TV series were neglected, in particular those of the verger (who didn't appear at all) and the arrogant Hodges (who had a very minor role with very little development or exhibition of the animosity between he and Mainwaring).
The actors in the TV series developed the characters and made them their own, so the actors in the film were bound to have a tough job developing the characters for the screen. Even so, it was interesting to see different interpretations of the personalities of each.
Not a bad film and not a brilliant classic of all time, but still worth a watch provided you don't set expectations too high.
I do think the writers could have developed the story more in depth, and some parts of the film felt very superficial and laboured.
Several characters from the TV series were neglected, in particular those of the verger (who didn't appear at all) and the arrogant Hodges (who had a very minor role with very little development or exhibition of the animosity between he and Mainwaring).
The actors in the TV series developed the characters and made them their own, so the actors in the film were bound to have a tough job developing the characters for the screen. Even so, it was interesting to see different interpretations of the personalities of each.
Not a bad film and not a brilliant classic of all time, but still worth a watch provided you don't set expectations too high.
I do think the writers could have developed the story more in depth, and some parts of the film felt very superficial and laboured.