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Great Expectations (1998) turns 28 years old today...
Posted on 1/30/26 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 1/30/26 at 12:14 pm
The contemporary adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron, starred Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Bancroft, Chris Cooper, and Robert De Niro.
I've always loved this particular adaptation as it remains faithful to the source material, gives it a modern spin, and offers some steamier romance on the side between Hawke and Paltrow.
If you haven't seen it I highly recommend a viewing.
I've always loved this particular adaptation as it remains faithful to the source material, gives it a modern spin, and offers some steamier romance on the side between Hawke and Paltrow.
If you haven't seen it I highly recommend a viewing.
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Posted on 1/30/26 at 12:26 pm to RollTide1987
Really loved this movie.
Posted on 1/30/26 at 2:29 pm to RollTide1987
It was always a guilty pleasure, a perfect 90's movie in a way that doesn't get re-created a lot.
Posted on 1/30/26 at 3:55 pm to RollTide1987
I really liked this movie, even if it wasn’t the best. I’ve always been a Hawke fan and Gwyneth Paltrow has never looked better. She was pretty stunning in this movie.
Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:08 pm to RollTide1987
I honestly can't tell if this is a joke or if I should watch this flick
Posted on 1/30/26 at 4:50 pm to RollTide1987
I’ve been to the house that they used (with digital enhancement) in Sarasota (Ringling estate).
Posted on 1/30/26 at 11:48 pm to RollTide1987
Great movie
Posted on 1/31/26 at 10:54 am to drizztiger
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Gwyneth Paltrow has never looked better. She was pretty stunning in this movie.
She was gorgeous. I remember the scene where she has the green suit on.
Once of the few modern updates to a classic story that actually remains very faithful to the source material.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 12:19 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
Pulp - Like a Friend is still a hell of a song
Posted on 1/31/26 at 2:08 pm to RollTide1987
Ive never seen it. Might give it a gander.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 4:58 pm to Sunnyvale
It’s definitely worth a watch. It’s interesting that this and Gattaca came out in back to back years - two very underrated movies, both starring Hawke.
I also recommend A Midnight Clear from 1992 - Hawke, Sinise, John C McGinley, Peter Berg, Frank Whaley. - WWII platoon story.
I might give these all a rewatch soon.
I also recommend A Midnight Clear from 1992 - Hawke, Sinise, John C McGinley, Peter Berg, Frank Whaley. - WWII platoon story.
I might give these all a rewatch soon.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 6:05 pm to RollTide1987
I had to read that stupid shite in 1996 as a senior in HS in AP Brit Lit.
The last thing I wanted to do was watch a movie of it in 1998.
Never seen it, never will.
The last thing I wanted to do was watch a movie of it in 1998.
Never seen it, never will.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 6:58 pm to RollTide1987
I decided to watch the film.
This dude sucks at drawing.
He did Joe Dirty.
This dude sucks at drawing.
He did Joe Dirty.
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:09 pm to RollTide1987
ABSOLUTE GOAT!!!!
the perfect summer movie. I’ve watched it at least once every year since it came out.
the perfect summer movie. I’ve watched it at least once every year since it came out.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:39 pm to Sunnyvale
quote:That’s a take.
I decided to watch the film. This dude sucks at drawing. He did Joe Dirty.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:09 pm to drizztiger
GOod Film
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:14 pm to RollTide1987
Remember seeing like 5 mins of this film a few yrs ago (read the book in Jr High and hated it).
First thing that stood out to me as the production quality and the incredible photography of the film.
... Then I find out Emmanuel Lubezki shot it. No wonder. It's like finding out Conrad Hall shot Searching for Bobby Fisher.
Man the 90s were incredible. Absolute immortal cinematographers were just gig working for major paydays.
First thing that stood out to me as the production quality and the incredible photography of the film.
... Then I find out Emmanuel Lubezki shot it. No wonder. It's like finding out Conrad Hall shot Searching for Bobby Fisher.
Man the 90s were incredible. Absolute immortal cinematographers were just gig working for major paydays.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:14 pm to Sunnyvale
It’s definitely under appreciated.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 12:10 pm to drizztiger
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Gattaca came out in back to back years
Gattaca, is a master piece. One of my personal favoite films.
Really simple plot, but great dialogue, story telling and editing.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 12:22 pm to Sunnyvale
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Gattaca, is a master piece.
Agreed. The 90s were a banger decade for films IMHO.
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