Great Expectations(1998)- User Reviews

Fans of Charles Dickens literary classic “Great Expectations” might find the 1998 film version quite different from the original story, but this is intentional. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron, “Great Expectations” is a modern retelling with some noticeable …more»

The movie is a refreshing retelling of a classic story. And it was a very excellent work. Whoever suggested to let this mexican director helm this Dickens material should be congratulated. Like thiking out of a box, he brought in a new dimension to …more»

The only part that i think could've been removed or revised is the part with ethan and gwen are having their moment in his bedroom (after he picks her up). This scene was kind of uncomfortablemore»

Excelente!!! Tal vez, no muy bien recibida por el p�blico pero encierra, por decirlo de alguna manera, lo que Dickens expres� en su obra original... la musicalizaci�n es muy buena...definitivamente vale la pena verla...es tierna y fuerte; las actuaciones …more»

If Charles Dickens were to come back to life today he would probably and justifiably kill anyone involved in the making of this moving for what they have done to a classic. For the sake of great literature Hollywood needs to stop. Children watch crap …more»

This is the only movie that I can watch over and over. it has all the reat element of a love story, plus suspense, and action. Great actors, great movie.more»

I'd still rather read the book than watch this. But the plot and acting were pretty good. Estella is as seducive as ever and Gwynet showed it. The kid who played young Finn was pretty good too. Ethan Hawke was the same, a good actor but not totally …more»

one of my favorites ever... the story, acting, direction, music... everything was perfect to me!
a heart breaking movie with a great love story! a must see ofcoursemore»

so charming that it captivates your mind.ethan hawke is fragile,gwyneth paltrow seduces,ann bancroft proves for once more the magnificence of her talent and robert de niro simply does what he has to do...they are just perfect along with the melancholic …more»

I never even learned the title of the movie until I did a google search after the fact. I watched it this morning on TV just after it began, a dreary rainy Saturday in the SF Bay area. And having been embroiled in a love story this last year that this …more»