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Great Expectations (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

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Genre Drama
Format Black & White, Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Dolby
Contributor Frank Atkinson, Alec Guinness, Bernard Miles, Grace Denbigh Russell, David Lean, John E. Burch, Freda Jackson, Richard George, Valerie Hobson, George Hayes, Eileen Erskine, Gordon Begg, Edie Martin, Jean Simmons, Everley Gregg, Torin Thatcher, Francis L. Sullivan, O.B. Clarence, Howard Lang (II), John Forrest, Roy Arthur, Ivor Barnard, Ernie Pratt, Martita Hunt, Anne Holland, Walford Hyden, John Mills, Finlay Currie, Tony Wager, Hay Petrie See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 58 minutes
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John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Bernard Miles. The classic Dickens story of young Pip and his mysterious benefactor is brought to the screen beautifully in this terrific Oscar-winning adaptation. Directed and coscripted by David Lean. 1946/b&w/118 min/NR/fullscreen.

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David Lean's handsome adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel captures the warm humor and richness of character that so many filmmakers miss in their reverent recreations of Victorian England. From the nightmarish opening sequence on the windswept graveyard where young orphan Pip (Anthony Wager) meets the desperate escaped criminal Magwitch (Finlay Currie) to the shadowy, musty mansion of the widow Miss Haversham (Martita Hunt) where he first meets the impertinent young beauty Estella (Jean Simmons), Lean captures a childlike exaggeration of reality with his elegant expressionism. When Pip's sudden change in fortune sends him to London as a burgeoning gentleman in high society, Lean sketches a beautiful, bustling city. John Mills's performance as the adult Pip charts his change from the wide-eyed wonder and generous spirit of the child he was to the class snob transformed by money and social standing, an ugly flaw that Pip confronts when his mysterious benefactor is finally revealed. The outstanding cast also features Valerie Hobson as the grown-up Estella, now a beguiling enchantress, a bright young Alec Guinness in his film debut as Pip's jovial London roommate Herbert Pocket, and the imposing Francis L. Sullivan as the decidedly humorless lawyer Jaggers. Exquisitely photographed by Guy Green (who won an Oscar for his work). Lean and his collaborators effectively maintain the heart of Dickens's epic drama while cutting it to its essentials in this vivid, compelling film. --Sean Axmaker

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CRRN270DVD
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Lean
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Black & White, Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 58 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 1999
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ John Mills, Tony Wager, Valerie Hobson, Jean Simmons, Bernard Miles
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Criterion Collection
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00000F17E
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,034 ratings

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Dickens' Story of Redemption
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Dickens' Story of Redemption
The story Dickens tells may be his greatest moral tale because each critical event is presented in life and death terms; the actor must risk his life to save the other. Pip does so in his first encounter with Magwitch, who finally dies in peace after receiving the glorious news that his lost child is alive and well. Even the horrific fiery demise of Miss Havisham can be seen this way, for it breaks the tragic bond she has imposed on Estella who begins her efforts at living a new life. In the same context, when Estella tells Pip she intends to marry without love or a sympathetic heart, Pip dies to all hope for a fulfillment of his life-long passion. The producers of this film have made viewing enjoyable by the way they keep the plot flowing and carrying us along . The acting is first rate with especial mention of Martita Hunt's sincere portrayal of Miss Havisham, so touching that we find ourselves in tears, at one with her in repentance, "What have I done!"
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The story Dickens tells may be his greatest moral tale because each critical event is presented in life and death terms; the actor must risk his life to save the other. Pip does so in his first encounter with Magwitch, who finally dies in peace after receiving the glorious news that his lost child is alive and well. Even the horrific fiery demise of Miss Havisham can be seen this way, for it breaks the tragic bond she has imposed on Estella who begins her efforts at living a new life. In the same context, when Estella tells Pip she intends to marry without love or a sympathetic heart, Pip dies to all hope for a fulfillment of his life-long passion. The producers of this film have made viewing enjoyable by the way they keep the plot flowing and carrying us along . The acting is first rate with especial mention of Martita Hunt's sincere portrayal of Miss Havisham, so touching that we find ourselves in tears, at one with her in repentance, "What have I done!"
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