Jude (1996)
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Reviews Counted: 27 Fresh: 23 Rotten:4 Average Rating: 7.3/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 2 mins
Synopsis: Acclaimed English director Michael Winterbottom's adaptation of Thomas Hardy's tragic JUDE THE OBSCURE is a profoundly moving drama that is unrelentingly bleak in its depiction of love and poverty in the late-19th Century. The story follows Jude Fawley (Christopher Eccleston), a young... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Kate Winslet, Christopher Eccleston, Rachel Griffiths, June Whitfield, Liam Cunningham
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Producer: Andrew Eaton
Screenwriter: Hossein Amini
Story: Thomas Hardy
Composer: Adrian Johnston
Producer: Andrew Eaton
Screenwriter: Hossein Amini
Story: Thomas Hardy
Composer: Adrian Johnston
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06/10/08
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06/24/06
Jude isn't a movie to see as entertainment, but is a strong contemplation on man's struggle to overcome oppressive odds.
04/09/05
Sometimes outstanding but is a not always satisfying screen adaptation of Thomas Hardy's last novel.
01/15/04
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Harrowing and compelling screen adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel set in 19th century England
08/27/02
Faithfully adapted from Thomas Hardy's novel, Jude (minus the Obscure)...It's also a difficult film to like because it is, simply put, a downer.
06/05/02
...as modern British historical films go, this is visually one of the most impressive.
04/17/01
Jude is an affecting tragedy because, like all great tragedies, it involves believable, sympathetic characters. Winterbottom's film version benefits immensely from its extremely talented cast of actors.
02/27/01
The dark, steel engraving look that cinematographer Eduardo Serra has given Jude endows it with a somber magnificence.
02/14/01
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Jude - Winterbottom and Winslett at their best
by: Henry Fool 6/24/03
by: Henry Fool 6/24/03
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