Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

To me, this movie is perfection.

This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

The basic sin is to not be a real adaptation of Hawthorne novel. inspired by it - yes. but nothing more. the second error is to transform a classic novel in a kind of "ad usum Delphini", in which every nuance of a great and profound drama is lost. the only significant virtue is the fight of Demi Moore and Gary Oldman to save their roles. not with real succes because the script does a so simple and pink story than nothing could change the sense of it. and the only prize is the atmosphere, costumes, and hope than another director will do a better and smart adaptation for a novel who remains one of fundamental books not only for American literature.

Nope, this film is NOT an accurate adaptation of "The Scarlet Letter" by any stretch of the imagination. It's more like a modern "Variations on a Theme by Nathaniel Hawthorne," or one of those Fantasias that 19th- century composers used to write with a famous, much-older melody as a starting point.That said, I enjoyed this movie quite a lot. The depiction of late 18th/early 19th century Native American civilization on the Northeastern Seaboard is vividly and richly imagined; don't think I've ever seen this in a film before. Gary Oldman, as a wonderfully sexy and yet perfectly pure young Rev. Dimmesdale, probably would have pleased Hawthorne on the whole, and his chemistry with Demi Moore's obviously anachronistic, but compelling, Hester Prynne is delicious (their scene in the barn is very hot indeed).Finally, something has to be said about the gorgeous John Barry score. What lovely, memorable film music! On the strength of the score alone, I encourage anyone who enjoys romantic stories (and won't be offended by the vast, ridiculous departures from Hawthorne's masterpiece) to give this movie a look.

Okay. Calm down people. This movie is an overall very good movie– terrific cast, great sets, great costuming, lots of action and I've never seen Gary Oldman look so handsome. The actors did a really good job. Very entertaining. The book was boring, people. Boring boring boring. Don't you remember having to read it in high school? THE MOVIE IS MUCH BETTER. And I'll state this unequivocally-- it's way better than 90% better than most stuff I see on the big screen-- hands down. And the amateur critic that pulled the race card and said the Indians in this film were not depicted doing anything other than one dimensional, childish actions obviously didn't watch the scene where the two older tribeswomen were discussing Robert Duvall's character very astutely-- great dialogue! You other hater critics need to lighten up! Seriously. Loved the film.

In the opening credits, it is stated that the movie was freely adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of the same title. From the looks of it, director Joffe really has taken a lot of liberty in making his movie different from the book. However, having not read the book, how does the movie work as a stand-alone? Well, Joffe's film is a half-baked, melodramatic and pretentious product. It tries to take a feminist point of view through the main character but ends up being a mockery. The portrayal of the native Americans is laughable. All they do is frolic, talk gibberish (with an expressionless face) and shout and kill. The symbolism is plain obvious as it looks forced but some of it is nicely shot (e.g. the red canary flying against the green trees in the background). The happy ending is a misfit and too convenient. Demi Moore's dialogue delivery is inconsistent. Perhaps this has to do with her poor British accent but her acting is quite good otherwise. Gary Oldman is cast against type and he doesn't do a bad job either. There is also some nudity and I don't object to having a glance at Demi Moore's beautiful body but it looks a little out of place in relation to the film. It looks rather like a means to draw a larger audience. Robert Duvall is irritating. Of the supporting cast only Joan Plowright stands out while the rest are caricatures. The background score adds to the melodrama and the cinematography is overdone. 'The Scarlet Letter' is average at best. Parts of it are entertaining but it does not have much to offer.