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• Emil K

  
  Alfonso Cuaron's take on Charles Dicken's classic-story is by far the best of them all and is also in my opinion the best looking film that Cuaron has so far made. Thanks to Cuaron and his master lenser Emmanuel Lubezki who fills the screen with thunderous images and… More
  Alfonso Cuaron's take on Charles Dicken's classic-story is by far the best of them all and is also in my opinion the best looking film that Cuaron has so far made. Thanks to Cuaron and his master lenser Emmanuel Lubezki who fills the screen with thunderous images and heartstoppingingly beautiful wide panorama-shots that are luminous to watch. Where director Cuaron succeeds here most efficiently, is the fact that he succeeds to combine so many different elements into his film. Great Expectations is at the same time a fairytale and lovestory with very dark thriller undertones. Unfortunately audiences never interested with this one and it was destined to be a forgotten gem.That's why in my opinion this is one of the most underrated films ever made. it might be uneven at times, but it has much more heart than all the Hollywood's lame romantic comedies together.

• Cassandra M

  
  I saw this film a few weeks ago and just couldnt get it out of my mind. It is totally dazzling. Its captivating. I think it probably the closest thing I have seen to a fairytale. It remains true to Dickens and has a great cast. I would say its near perfect

• Manu G

  
  Such a great love story, really beautiful! Based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale, this is a story of the love of a man for an unreachable woman. Updated to modern day New York City, the story concerns a man of modest background who falls in love with a rich girl. But when a… More
  Such a great love story, really beautiful! Based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale, this is a story of the love of a man for an unreachable woman. Updated to modern day New York City, the story concerns a man of modest background who falls in love with a rich girl. But when a mysterious benefactor greenlights the man to make his dreams come true, everything done has the ultimate goal of making Estella fall in love with him...

• Ginny  

  
  Sweet, made me cry. *sniff!* ^_^ This is a disaster movie for anyone who paints tho.

• Dean M

  
  This modern reworking of the Charles Dickens novel has Gwyneth Paltrow break Ethan Hawke's heart over and over again. Not enough emotion or complexity in a facile narrative transplanted to the contemporary New York art world.

• Michael G

  
  The more I think about it the less I like it.

• Andreia C

  
  Didn't like it. Didn't like Ethan Hawke's character, but, let's face it, little Finn was cute. Gwyneth's character, big NO. The only things I enjoyed were the although short, Chris Cooper's, Robert De Niro's and Anne Bancroft's characters. A… More
  Didn't like it. Didn't like Ethan Hawke's character, but, let's face it, little Finn was cute. Gwyneth's character, big NO. The only things I enjoyed were the although short, Chris Cooper's, Robert De Niro's and Anne Bancroft's characters. A quote by Finn in the beginning of the movie; "I'm not going to tell the story the way it happened. I'm going to tell it the way I remember it."And also the last talk between Ms. Dinsmoor and Finn where Finn repeated her words and gestures; "It's my heart, and its broken." But, overall I didn't like it, the story wasn't engaging and was a bit messy.

• Nicolas K

  
  I liked this adaptation as seen through the eyes of the main character and not necessarily as it was... Great photography, excellent cast especially in the supporting roles (Bancroft, De Niro, etc) and a soundtrack that will always have a special place in my heart.

• Mike T

  
  This is such a sweet, charming, romantic film and I enjoyed it greatly. Ethan Hawke is superb in the lead, and everyone around him is very good too. Cuaron's direction, although iffy at times, is solid overall and provides the film with a sleek modern feel.

• Nikki M

  
  A little slow in parts, but an interesting story line.

• Sunil J

  
  Pretty dull. A Dicken's novel I don't think I'd ever want to read judging by this movie.

• Ira Z

  
  I love this movie. First off, the story was just awesome. Next off, though I can't really explain why, I just love the whole visual "feel" of the film. Lastly, my hat goes to Ethan Hawke and Gwyenth Paltrow, not for the chemistry, but for such awesome performances. The… More
  I love this movie. First off, the story was just awesome. Next off, though I can't really explain why, I just love the whole visual "feel" of the film. Lastly, my hat goes to Ethan Hawke and Gwyenth Paltrow, not for the chemistry, but for such awesome performances. The both of them literally breathes life into the film.

• Audrey L

  
  I love my Shakespeare straight up and original,and my Dickens the same.If only they had'nt called it by the title-I probably could have enjoyed it more.

• Leo L

  
  This is simply one of the most ingenious work within his collection. Great music!

• Anthony V

  
  Would have been better, but awkwardly cut.

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