Review of Jude (1996) by Rese W — 07 Apr 2007

Based on the book by Thomas Hardy...Jude the Obscure...REALLY!!!

This review of Jude (1996) was written by Rese W on 07 Apr 2007.

Jude has generally received positive reviews.

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Michael Winterbottom's best film this impressively mounted version of Thomas Hardy's novel is beautifully shot (and, criminally, the r2 dvd…

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By Sarah E (413) on 06 Mar 2011

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By Jane A (86) on 06 Aug 2009

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By Jason V (633) on 19 Feb 2012

This is a beautifully gloomy adaptation of Thomas Hardy's gloomiest novel. May not be suitable for the deeply depressed…

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By Jason O (532) on 03 Sep 2009

Nothing is left of me each time I see her. A great film and such a heartbreaking story of lost love and lost dreams…

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By Monic T (29) on 18 Sep 2012

Kate in a thomas hardy novel, tragic, but she gives a very fine performance for this one…

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By Daniel F (660) on 31 Dec 2009

On rewatching, this movie is better. Well acted and it captures the book it is based off of well…

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Based on a novel by Thomas Hardy this movie is very true to the story of the book. Supreme acting by Kate Winslet…

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Sadly, not a film on Jamie's blog. One star. Booooo…

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