Great Expectations

"A passable feature-length adaptation that does little to burnish the estimable screen legacy of a Dickens classic" 

"Vivid characterizations from Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter are the highlights of Mike Newell's traditional retelling of the classic Dickens novel" 

"It’s handsome, involving and stars the cream of British acting talent — but so did Lean’s unbeatable version, and Newell and Nicholls’ safe, schoolteacher-friendly interpretation makes no real case for going down this much-travelled road once more. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of five)" 

"Newell retains the core elements of the story and key characters as well as the authentic elements of the period, but still manages to make the film a fresh experience" 

"With its authentic production design and lilting tempo that seems to reflect the times, I really enjoyed this version of the film and the storytelling elements weave together naturally"