Great Expectations (2011)
Mature themes and violence
| Director: | Brian Kirk |
| Actors: | Ray Winstone, Gillian Anderson, David Suchet, Douglas Booth |
This 2011 production is a raw and passionate three-part adaptation of one of Dickens' finest novels starring Ray Winstone, Gillian Anderson and Douglas Booth. A terrifying encounter with escaped convict Magwitch on the marshes; a summons from Miss Havisham, the eccentric and reclusive owner of Satis House; a friendship with her beautiful but cold-hearted adopted daughter Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor: these are the events that see the orphaned Pip's life change for ever.
| Status: | HighDemand |
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| Run time: | 177mins |
| Origin: | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (6)
6 Member
Reviews
D.M.
says
A top quality British production which, in the first hour of the three-part serialised movie, is very close to the Dicken's novel. In the next two hour-long parts, the writers take some liberties with diverging from the novel, which I found a little distasteful in some scenes - particularly the brothel scene - and then leaving out other parts of the Dicken's classic novel, for instance the part involving Pip's good friendship with Wemmick and Wemmick's father. Overall, a very entertaining three-part movie with strong character definition, but humourless, unfortunately.
Janice
says
I enjoyed this movie watching a boy come from rags to riches only to find out that there was a cruel twist to his grooming. Like in any great love story it all turns out in the end.
stargrunt
says
2012 is the 200th aniversity of Charles Dickens birth.
Do yourself a favour and celebrate by hiring this movie!
Margit
says
This movie has a lot of passion what a beautiful movie I felt I was taken to that time of history.
jclough
says
Really beautiful and faithful portrayal of a timeless classic. I would watch this again.
Janette
says
Excellent period drama, in three parts. So about 3 hours altogether.