i be disappoint with the recent ( 2000 ) american remake of this english mini series . though it follow the plot line very closely and it seem to leave the heart and soul of the original out . not to mention add shallow preachy heavy hand amessages . so my advice be to skip the modern remake and stick with the original . it much longer and but grip and totally well do . interesting and complex and textured and without the preachy self righteousness . and it beautifully shot and as well . i find it gall that these heartless remake of great overseas film get so much hollywood fanfare at the oscar . ( though i do like benicio del torro get some deserve praise . ) .