Review of Tom Jones (1963) by Andrew O — 11 Dec 2016
I couldn't picture Albert Finney playing Tom Jones until I saw this, and he completely won me over as the lovable scoundrel. In places, the visuals and tone of the film feel completely authentic. Other moments, particularly the uber-British irreverent scenes breaking the fourth wall, have the effect of ruining the illusion.
Some restraint should have been employed. This might have been the first use of the headache-inducing shaky cam technique (which also has the effect of pulling you out of the film), making this Finney and Paul Greengrass's first collaboration before the Jason Bourne movies.
Overall, though, Tom Jones has all the essential elements of Henry Fielding's novel and brings it to life artistically.
This review of Tom Jones (1963) was written by Andrew O on 11 Dec 2016.
Tom Jones has generally received positive reviews.
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