Great Expectations – Review

A watchable adaptation by David Nicholls, but doesn't match the story's passionate fear and raptureDavid Nicholls has created an attractive and robust screen adaptation of the classic 1861 Dickens parable of false hopes, thwarted vanities and the mysterious workings of sowing and reaping. Mike Newell directs, and the result is a watchable and accessible revival, though not groundbreaking, and not quite matching the story's passionate fear and rapture.

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