Ive read the book for an university assignment and I was excited to watch the film
Okay, the film is only loosely based on the book and the ending is completely messed up and a "happily ever after" one (typical Hollywood!) but I liked this film. The star of the show was definetly Gary Oldman (reminded me so much of his protrayal in DRACULA- just the romatic bots of course!). He was supported by a really good cast liek the terrific Joan Plowright (although I wasnt too convinced with the way Demi Moore protrayed Hester). Itd have been nice to see more of Pearl and her development.
Although, its not Gary's best film (that at the moment goes to DRACULA or LEON), I would not stop watching this film. I would have liked it to be more based on the book but with Hollywood, all they care about is romance (look what they did to DRACULA in 1992!)
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being rubbish, 10 being top notch and 5 being iffy, I give this film a 7!!!
Okay, the film is only loosely based on the book and the ending is completely messed up and a "happily ever after" one (typical Hollywood!) but I liked this film. The star of the show was definetly Gary Oldman (reminded me so much of his protrayal in DRACULA- just the romatic bots of course!). He was supported by a really good cast liek the terrific Joan Plowright (although I wasnt too convinced with the way Demi Moore protrayed Hester). Itd have been nice to see more of Pearl and her development.
Although, its not Gary's best film (that at the moment goes to DRACULA or LEON), I would not stop watching this film. I would have liked it to be more based on the book but with Hollywood, all they care about is romance (look what they did to DRACULA in 1992!)
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being rubbish, 10 being top notch and 5 being iffy, I give this film a 7!!!