House of Cards Trilogy (1996)

A pragmatic lesson in politics

After many years of having been filmed, this trilogy remains a powerful lesson in pragmatic politics. In spite of his evilness, you end up admiring Frances Urkhart for his strategically political thinking, always geared towards pragmatism for achieving his very personal goals. Whoever or whatever stands in his way for reaching his objectives, he always finds a wat out-even if this means corruption and murder.
Definitely any young aspiring politician should watch the series, not for emulating Mr Urkhart, but for aquiring the knowledge of the intricating web of politics and interpersonal relationships that derive from it. A strong lesson in politics, indeed.
Extraordinary performances, very well filmed, and a truly close adaptation from the book.
Every two years I watch the trilogy, and every time I discover new aspects about the plot and complex personality of Mr Urkhart. What a political thriller! June 25, 2008

Wonderful

This is simply one of the best TV series ever made, and BBC has made lots of them. It is classy, sophisticated and hilarious. June 23, 2008

Finally got to see the first 2 parts of the House of Cards Trilogy

I had seen the final cut years ago and so I finally ordered the first 2 parts. They were equally delicious. FU is a singularly compelling villan. I think the word they use is reptilian. Heehee June 22, 2008

charmingly capivating but not deep

Charming movies but plot leans to transparent, very little political knowledge is not needed and the films can hardly could be called deep. Entertaining though, but not really a very thinking thriller, as some might've supposed. Acting is somewhat average, with the plot and acting best viewed with a sense of belief. Not a humourous film directly but charming, amusing, bit of a black comedy kind of thriller. Worth a watch, but not to be expect something of a mind strectcher. June 9, 2008

The House of Cards series

Short and sweet, and to the point: This is my all-time favorite series. I liked these stories so much that I bought all three books Michael Dobbs wrote that this series was based upon (same titles as the series) and they were equally as enjoyable, but with a twist. Ususally you find that the movie made from a book is not as good, however in this BBC series the movies were made BETTER than the books because the writers altered the plots just enough to make the series better. It goes without saying that Ian Richardson as Francis U. is the best there is-perfect. This series will never be re-made by anyone else to be one jot better. Highly recommended. "You might think that, I couldn't possibly comment". May 16, 2008

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