Alan Bates, Ciarán Hinds, James Purefoy
In this movie based on a Thomas Hardy classic, a man of power named Michael Henchard (Ciaran Hinds) tries to hold onto what he can when his once-tidy life unravels after the public discovers that, lon...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 27, 2003
Stats: 42 reviews
A laudible adaptation of the novel by Thomas Hardy.
A good cast, though many are little known. Though long, the story doesn't seem to be over - extended and, though dramatic, none of the cast overacts.
After Mike Henchard sells his wife and daughter at an auction, he swears off...( read more)
What a depressing story of a life filled with bad choices! Seriously bad choices and bad timing. Yet you still felt as though he would have liked to redeem himself but just never could and didn't when he had the chance. All a credit to Mr. Hinds' fine acting. Cannot believe M...( read more)
A long cautionary tale, or Edwardian soap opera! Love Ciaran Hinds though.
Fine acting. Nice camera work. Gripping plot. Thought-provoking themes. The only downside is a musical score that is overly repetitive.
The main character is a tragic anti-hero whose slight flaws cause major pain in the lives of all around him. But at the same time he is a ...( read more)
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