Review of The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) by Scott F — 13 Jul 2010
The book is a classic. And the movie succeeds in what it doesn't try to do, by its not trying to simply mimic the novel. The screenplay, written by the great Harold Pinter, is a clever adaptation: make a movie about making a movie about the novel! The screenplay allows the film to capture layers found within the novel, without comprimising the very complex 19th century storyline.
And, of course, there's Meryl Streep in yet another great performance.
This review of The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) was written by Scott F on 13 Jul 2010.
The French Lieutenant's Woman has generally received positive reviews.
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