Great Expectations (1998)

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Based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale, this is a story of the love of a man for an unreachable woman. Updated to modern day New York City, the story concerns a man of modest background who falls in love with a rich girl. But when a mysterious benefactor greenlights the man to make his dreams come true, everything done has the ultimate goal of making Estella fall in love with him... (imdb)

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Directed By: Alfonso Cuarón

Written By: Charles Dickens, Mitch Glazer

Starring: Robert De Niro, Ethan Hawke, Anne Bancroft, Chris Cooper, Hank Azaria, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabriel Mann, Kim Dickens, Josh Mostel

Genres: Romance, Drama

Country: USA

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Great Expectations belongs to 18 collections

1. Based on a Book (collaborative: moderated by iconogassed - 21 stars)

2. Films available in HD (collaborative: moderated by kubricksucks - 13 stars)

3. Remake (collaborative: moderated by td888 - 9 stars)

4. Netflix USA (public: mpowell - 8 stars)

5. Based On Novel (collaborative: moderated by tathiel - 7 stars)

6. Filmsite.org - Sex in the Movies, An Illustrated History (collaborative: moderated by afx237vi - 5 stars)

7. 19th century period film (collaborative: moderated by djross - 4 stars)

8. Triumvirate of Oscar Winning Actors/Actresses in the Cast (3 or more) (collaborative: moderated by Dunstan-xxx - 4 stars)

9. Classic goes modern (collaborative: moderated by tipar - 1 star)

10. 1998: Year in Review (public: polanski28 - 1 star)

11. Novelized (collaborative: moderated by Ag0stoMesmer)

12. Emmanuel Lubezki (collaborative: moderated by joseywales)

13. Ale Kino+, Kuchnia+, Planete+, Domo+, Mini Mini+, Teletoon+ (collaborative: moderated by msa)

14. British Literature at the Movies (collaborative: moderated by Dunstan-xxx)

15. DtC Doubling the Canon 2021 Nominees (collaborative: moderated by lineuphere)

16. 3: High Priority (public: KasperL)

17. Sine-Müzik (public: Ozancan)

18. seen in 2022 (public: sproost)

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Date	User	Rating
Feb 10, 2022	War Machine	73 _60th
EscapedRtrynamaketaketomexico-cops-tossedlifejacket+Rcaught/mobboss+herrichcrazymomlol+justrememberedsouthparkLOL+loolshefountainfrenchkiss+makeshimfingerthenschoolfaraway7years+NYfountainagainlmao-shehasolderbf-saysE1stlove+drawnude:P+taughtfeardaylight/askedtoplayoutside-seelightineyes-ppldontchange+stealsherfromengagement-bang+stillweddinglol+Rjogsmemory:P-stabbed-boughtallhispaintings+shedivorced-daughter-everforgiveme?-holdhands
Jan 04, 2022	Kuroel	45 _17th
Play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Fall in love with a sociopath - end up lamenting in your self-induced misery. If only the characters had been interestingly written at least. Now they are just lifeless puppets that do accordingly to the needs of the melodramatic plot, not themselves.
Oct 24, 2021	braddad68	92 _65th
So glad I finally watched this one. Beautiful film.
Apr 13, 2020	radumsmn	71 _53rd
I had no idea Cuaron and Lubezki delivered such a quintessential 90s movie: saccharine but empty of plot or any character depth, looking gorgeous and shallow at the same time. I felt like this was Cuaron chewed by the glamorous machine of Hollywood, but he just wanted to play by his own rules. Good for us he didn't bow to them like others (cough Guy Ritchie cough).
Dec 30, 2016	seenmany	72 _26th
havent watched it yet
Jun 30, 2016	wokelstein	79 _71st
Well, it lives up to the trailer. Pauline Kael described the look of the David Lean classic as "creamy" and this is "creamy" updated for 1998. Cuaron doesn't exactly seem to have an "angle" into this material (even his better films like GRAVITY or CHILDREN OF MEN are mostly great for their surface pleasures), but I mean why try and resist this stuff? Not only does it look and feel great, but that's probably the best possible cast you could hope for.
Jun 28, 2014	scace	90 _34th
The beauty of the romance between Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow still causes me a lightheadedness 16 years after it's release. I expected it to be typically stuffy but gave it a try and it was a good decision. I got reeled into the storyline especially the parts which Robert De Niro, Chris Cooper and especially Anne Bancroft played. I guess I have to justify being a romantic at heart. I'll just say I'm happy I am!
Nov 21, 2013	wayofthegun	70 _41st
A little too long, but overall a strong movie. I'd recommend the 19s6 original over this tough.
Nov 16, 2013	DougieD	60 _23rd
Modern adaptation of Dickins' novel is stunningly shot and directed as can be expected with an Alfonso Cauron production, but it is hurt by dreadful narration that serves no purpose but to point out what it happening on-screen. Take away the narration and it would be a great movie rather than an above average one.
Jan 08, 2013	glm01	54 _14th
53.67.
Aug 16, 2012	osy	70 _35th
I liked this movie a lot in the past but I watched again today. This time it was a little bit boring for me. The story moves on too slow.
Jun 27, 2012	W00DY	45 _17th
Cuarón fails to deliver with this poor adaptation. Most of the major themes of the novel are underdeveloped leaving only the story of love and heartbreak. Thankfully I've read the novel and seen the BBC mini-series, both of which are great, because this really would cause a person to question Dicken's undeniable talent. The cinematography is a big plus though, and the acting and dialogue are ok...ish.
Jul 19, 2011	ananin ami	31 _61st
is that breast or what? i could watch it. seems pretty
Dec 26, 2010	glm	71 _46th
70.500
May 14, 2010	JohnSandwich	30 _9th
Meh minus. Eh? H. Pronounced chihuahaballs.
Apr 09, 2010	Etheriel	32 _30th
The book is worth it. Just read it.
Mar 27, 2010	martryn	67 _44th
Meh. It's about as good as you're going to get for a modern day adaptation.
Apr 09, 2009	Seryxa	0 _15th
A modern version of Charles Dickens's novel, with its hero turned into a brooding artist; despite the care lavished upon it, the picture is devoid of life.
Aug 31, 2008	uncoolrachel	20 _20th
the truly beautiful things in this movie are the paintings ethan hawke pretends to paint.
Jun 14, 2008	Vandelay1	73 _83rd
good movie
Jun 05, 2008	Stain	40 _23rd
They took Dickens's story (already beaten to death) and turned it into a teenager movie. I do not share the opinion of the filmmakers that a bean shoot like Gwyneth Paltrow is some kind of Ultimate Babe. Not even De Niro can save this one
Apr 09, 2008	sengir	90 _97th
A visually exciting and original retelling of the classic Dickens tale. Maybe not for story purists who can't handle a modernization like this (David Lean's version will be more your cup of tea), but I thoroughly enjoyed this film and it's excellent score by Patrick Doyle.
Mar 31, 2008	yilb	60 _58th
I love telling people i saw this picture, they always moan like your mama the first time, oh never mind. I liked the story, the acting all right, the cinematography occasionally beautiful (a few sensual teases) but leans toward giant talking heads. The dialogue & voice over sometimes falters, some cheese, and interestingly no one including the "art" is particularly attractive, so I'm a little vague on why exactly Gwyneth (or Ethan) is worthy of desire, it all works out nicely.
Jan 06, 2008	igel	100 _98th
Love the actors and the story.
Aug 24, 2007	aarona1c	20 _20th
I've tried to watch this one 4 or 5 times. I love the actors, I love the acting, but I hate Dickens. I always have.
Aug 14, 2007	chow25	1 _5th
1 for De Niro.
Aug 14, 2007	spoonerspot	76 _36th
Solid performances by Hawke and Paltrow
Aug 14, 2007	Ytadel	3 _28th
Just as Charles Dickens envisioned it... as softcore.
Feb 10, 2007	PeaceAnarchy	70 _26th
Not the greatest take on Dickens' story, but it's interesting enough.
Feb 03, 2007	Nouilles	63 _13th
Although I thought the lovestory itself was somewhat awkward, it was well told.

Average Percentile 46.58% from 1307 Ratings