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.
Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.
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Great Expectations was released in 1998 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 409 reviews, giving Great Expectations (1998) an average rating of 65%.
Overall, cinema-goers prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 81%, compared to film critics, who gave it a lower average score of 61%. Amateur reviewers were more impressed with Great Expectations than critics were.
With a score of 65%, Great Expectations is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1998, which stands at 58%.
Other movies from 1998 with similar scores include films like Meet Joe Black, The Opposite of Sex and Pecker.
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