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Nicci French: Secret Smile

Director: Christopher Menaul
Actors: David Tennant, Kate Ashfield, Claire Goose
Studio: Granada
Category: DVD

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 26188

Format: Pal, Import, Anamorphic
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 137
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1

EAN: 8715664045992
ASIN: B0012TK6ZW

Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: NEW & FACTORY SEALED_ European release (Dutch) _ English soundtrack _ region code 2 for UK DVD players _ subtitles on/off _ dispatch confirmation sent _ RETURN & REFUND POLICY

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Import from the Netherlands, which plays in English. When Miranda (Kate Ashfield) Splits up with her creepy boyfriend Brendan (David Tennant) because he attacked her she finds out that he is now going out with her sister Kerry (Claire Goose) and later proposes to her. Miranda warns her sister, as Brendan swims his way into their family ruining peoples lives. This drama story turns into a Ultimate Terror Twist.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Best portrayal of a sociopath goes to David Tennant August 21, 2008
I had already read the Nicci French novel before seeing the TV dramatisation. The latter does depart from the book particularly with the ending that has been souped up for TV audiences. While perhaps more unbelievable than the more low key climax in the novel, this quibble is compensated for by the brilliant performance of David Tennant as the charming/creepy sociopathic Brendan. I've just purchased the DVD and after a second viewing still find the story chilling.

5 out of 5 stars

Not the least bit "Who" May 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

First be warned. There is not the least bit of "Doctor Who" in Tennants performance of the sociopath Brendan Block - which only highlights what a great actor he is. When I watched "Secret Smile" for the first time, I had to leave the room on some scenes(I do not watch too many psycho-thrillers, you know ...). The second time, I could really enjoy Brendan Blocks evil genious, how every word, every move, every glance is used with such perfect precision to destroy the life of his ex-girlfriend. It's just creepy.

By the way: Tennant uses his "native tongue", so I needed some weeks afterwards, until I could enjoy listening to a scottish accent again without shivers going down my spine. ;o)

5 out of 5 stars

very creepy May 18, 2008
I found this after seeing a clip of possibly the most terrifying (yet strangely attractive) thing David Tennant says in this, you'll know it when you get there.

Brilliantly acted by all, it was gripping and unexpected; you really feel for her as her life begins to fall apart around her. David Tennant was fab as always, very creepy, particularly as he appears as crazy, but also extremely clever and vindictive.

I really enjoyed it, watch it if it sounds like its for you.

5 out of 5 stars

Great plot, very good acting January 29, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Secret smiles is a great show. David Tennant is perfectly cast as the sociopathic Brendan Block. As I'm used to see him as Dr Who, the saviour of the universe a few times over, I found great pleasure in watching him as the ultimate creepy guy. Good-looking, no doubt, but not healthy to have around! The rest of the cast is very good, I really liked the brother character. Definitely something that looks good in any DVD-library.

5 out of 5 stars

David Tennant at his freakiest... January 28, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Now when I heard David Tennant was Christopher Eccleston's successor in Doctor Who, I was wondering - who is he? Have I seen him before? Well sooner than you know it, the name appears in a trailer on ITV1 for Secret Smile. So I thought I should watch it to get to know what the Doctor may be like... and I'm glad he wasn't!

It was a fantastic drama. So gripping, I loved it. David Tennant was fantastic as Brendan Block. An extreme womaniser who hides his deadly obsession behind charm and charisma to convince women to be with him - if only they knew he wasn't as romantic as he was in Blackpool.

Kate Ashfield was someone I really felt sorry for. Her life going down the drain because of her ex-boyfriend, Brendan. She made an excellent heroine for the story and standing up to Brendan's aggressive nature. Brilliantly acted by her.

A must see for all mystery/drama/David Tennant/Kate Ashfield/thriller fans! It is one of the dramas I would consider so many people to watch, as I only just realised it had a DVD release... so it must be bought!

Give it a watch, as it will leave you thinking in amazement and thinking of issues that could potentionally happen in society.