Review of Oliver Twist (2005) by Anthony Lane for The New Yorker — 03 Aug 2017
Without Nancy and her demon lover, Polanski's Oliver Twist feels handsome, steady, and respectful; it has that touch of mummification which wins awards. But Dickens had murder in mind--women killed for their kindness, children for lack of food--and he wanted us to howl and hyperventilate.
He asked for more.
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This review of Oliver Twist (2005) was written by Anthony Lane and published by The New Yorker on 03 Aug 2017.
Oliver Twist has generally received positive reviews.
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