Directed by:
Alfonso CuarónScreenplay:
Mitch GlazerCinematography:
Emmanuel LubezkiComposer:
Patrick DoyleCast:
Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper, Anne Bancroft, Robert De Niro, Josh Mostel, Kim Dickens, Gabriel Mann, Jeremy James Kissner (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
The moment young Finn sets eyes on Estella, she becomes his inspiration and his obsession. Despite being warned, "she'll only break your heart," he vowed to win her love. Years later, thanks to a mysterious benefactor, aspiring artist Finn is off to New York, where he is reunited with the icy and beautiful Estella. When she agrees to model for him, Finn's dearest hopes may at last be realized-along with his darkest fears! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Reviews (3)
A quite interesting approach, where the classic Dickens is transposed into the contemporary setting, and surprisingly, it actually works, mainly thanks to Ethan Hawke who manages to carry the entire film, making it work. Gwyneth is more of an unattainable presence here; her role isn't as significant as one might think.
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Alfonso Cuarón has talent as a director and manages to give each of his films a distinctive signature. It is no different here, with the help of excellent actors and a great source material.
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I would very much like to go look at the mud, fall in love with Finnegan, drink from a fountain, and embark on a difficult journey of life side by side. But my involvement in the plot only happened in a single scene, while painting Estella's acts. This passage most brilliantly showcases all three strengths that Great Expectations has: Gwyneth's beauty, Cuarón's life direction, and the precise mood soundtrack. Although I am not familiar with the original, I cannot watch a cast of characters where no one is without worries, an unclear past, or problematic adolescence. So I will leave everyone to their hopes and desires, but I will try my luck elsewhere.
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