Great Expectations
R
6.8
1998
1 hr 51 min
Drama
, Comedy
, Romance
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
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- Cast：
- Ethan Hawke , Gwyneth Paltrow , Hank Azaria , Chris Cooper , Anne Bancroft , Robert De Niro , Josh Mostel
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Simply Perfect
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It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
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The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
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This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
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