Review of Oliver Twist (2005) by Annelies S — 06 Nov 2009
It took me a month to finish that original version of Dickens' novel and finally today I read the last chapter.
Previously I watched the 1948 movie version and the 1968 musical. I think this version by Roman Polanski is the most complete version, the one closest to the novel. However he skipped the entire story about the private life of beadle Bumble and the stay of Oliver at the Maylie family. Oliver Twist's half-brother Monks was nowhere to be seen either. Let's just say Polanski skipped the complicated parts of the novel.
This movie starred a great Ben Kingsley as Fagin and a bunch of skilled English child actors. Lovely scenery, many details, beautiful music. Another Bull's Eye for Polanski!
This review of Oliver Twist (2005) was written by Annelies S on 06 Nov 2009.
Oliver Twist has generally received positive reviews.
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