Great Expectations
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 128 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK Release Date: 30/11/2012
- Directed by: Mike Newell
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Distributor: Lionsgate
Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng
Dickens’ classic tale of triumph against adversity in matters of love and fortune is brought back to the big screen in ‘Great Expectations’.
Starring Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech) and Ralph Fiennes (The Reader), the story follows an orphan’s rise from pauper to gentleman in Victorian London, made possible by a mysterious benefactor. Winning the heart of his childhood love along the way, his new life suddenly comes under threat when the source of his money comes to light.
‘Great Expectations’ also stars Jason Flemyng (Snatch).
Contains moderate violence and occasional gory moments.
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Great Expectations: Average guest rating breakdown (across UK & Ireland):
Total ratings: 140
Average rating: 3.7
8 (6%)
Poor
13 (9%)
Alright
32 (23%)
Good
50 (36%)
Very Good
37 (26%)
Fantastic
Latest customer reviews (from a total of 9 reviews):
Not dissappointed
Not as Great as Expected!
Acting was all very good, but for me it did not compare with the original, or the BBC serialisations that have been shown over the years.
Wouldn't really recommend it to anyone, or ever want to see it again!
Disappointing
It illustrates why the Beeb's adaptations are so rich and sublime - watch last Christmas' adaptation starring Gilian Anderson for a more complete telling of the tale.
Also proves that some things can't be condensed into 2hrs despite the starry cast.
Worst crime of all was that my kids were BORED - they loved the Beeb version.
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