Far from the Madding Crowd

An average movie

“I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this flick but since I always had a weak spot for Thomas Vinterberg's work and since there was a really nice cast involved, I was quite eager to check it out. I have to admit that I haven't read Thomas Hardy's classic book but I did see an older adaptation directed by John Schlesinger and starring Julie Christie and, to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of this story. With this version, they decided to show Bathsheba Everdene as a woman ahead of her time, some kind of early feminist, which was, at first, an interesting approach. Indeed, within this context, even if it was a bold move for the time period, it was rather understandable that she would refuse the marriage proposals of two men she barely knew at the time and because she wasn’t ready to ge” read more

Carey Mulligan's Movies (watched) (11 movies items)

"as Bathsheba Everdene "

Movies Watched in 2018 (169 movies items)

" DVD 23/06/18 6/10 "

The Good & The Bad - Movies Watched In 2017 (472 movies items)

"Based on the 1874 novel by Thomas Hardy, this is the story of one woman's determination to be strong in a man's world. She is pursued by 3 different types of men who are smitten with her. The beautiful settings, the rich costumes and the acting are all first rate. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. Carey Mulligan who always brings depth and "

Oscars Part II - Movies of 2015 (49 movies items)

"2 NOMINATIONS: - Best Production Design - Best Costumes"

Matthias Schoenaerts's Movies (watched) (11 movies items)

"as Gabriel Oak "

BradWesley123's Movie Screenshots: Vol. 3 (50 movies items)

" Director: Thomas Vinterberg Cinematographer: Charlotte Bruus Christensen Other Images "

2015 Movies - Worst to Best IMO... (60 movies items)

"Can't really condemn it cause it is inspirational, though the delivery is somewhat underwhelming. But it's hard to like this one after having seen the first adaptation to Thomas Hardy's famous novel, John Schlesinger's 1967 version. This adaptation attempts to restore feminist values to what otherwise, I feel, is a story originally void of any flattering feminist sentiment of any kind. First Tess (1979) and now this, I haven't really gotten around to reading the source for myself, contemporary "

Films Watched in 2016 (212 movies items)

"4.6."

My 2016 Oscar Nominations (33 movies items)

"Best Costume Design"