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Good story and well rounded characters - beautifully filmed
Purposely did not go to see this at the cinema as the reviews led me to expect it would not come up to the Julie Christie / Alan Bates film version of Hardy's novel which I loved when it came out. Was persuaded to buy it on eBay having seen Mattias Schoenaerts in another - totally different film- and wondered how he would tackle such an iconic figure as Gabriel Oak. The answer is not really in the Hardy idiom. Having said that and allowing for the fact that it is hardly 'authentic' I did enjoy the retelling of this bucolic tale and it did lead me back to the book. Never a bad thing.Read full review...
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Visually Beautiful Film
Beautiful to watch. This classic story has been transferred very well to screen and has much to commend it. The characters are good, the story engaging. The only criticism I have is the casting of Sergeant Troy who I thought was wooden and not a patch on Terence Stamp from the earlier version of this Hardy tale. Martin Sheen is wonderful as one of Bathsheba's suitors.Read full review...
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Great film.
I've also got the old Julie Cristie version, but this one is every bit as good. Some of the photography is even better this time. Thanks.
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A ' must see ' movie
A brilliant story superbly acted by a cast of top notch characters. It goes on my 'best ever' list !!
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A superior version
Better than the original version, starring Julie Christie and Terence Stamp, mainly because the lead roles with Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts are much better cast.
A great Thomas Hardy story, this film does it justice.Read full review...
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A great romantic drama
I saw this at the cinema originally. I like the 3 men in it. All such important characters, but so different. And with a headstrong female lead . Very interesting too.
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Title is same as book.
This is a brilliant DVD to watch. Much easier to read than the book.
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Enjoyable
Great value for money,and amazing story of love and struggles.i really enjoyed it.
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far from the madding crowd dvd
by far the better film of the book I have seen
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Lovely period drama
This is a really entertaining film beautiful scenery and engaging characters well worth watching.
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