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Jude (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 27 Fresh: 23  Rotten:4 Average Rating: 7.3/10

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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... 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 English lad who finds a mentor in a schoolmaster named Phillotson (Liam Cunningham). Years later, after he's been married and cruelly abandoned by his wife, Jude meets his independent cousin Sue Bridehead (Kate Winslet), and falls in love. He introduces her to Phillotson, who becomes smitten with Sue as well, sparking a love triangle that will alter their lives forever. With JUDE, Winterbottom proves that he is one of the world's most versatile and proficient filmmakers. In translating Hardy's novel to the screen, he retains the author's bitter hopelessness without succumbing to overt sentimentality. This can also be attributed to Eccleston, whose portrayal of the unfortunate hero is deeply affecting. As Jude's second wife, Winslet is her usual magnetic self, giving the audience yet another character with whom they will sympathize as the film builds to its somber conclusion. Special mention should also be given to Adrian Johnston's score and Joseph Bennett's production design. [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

DVD Info

Release:

May 12, 2002

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Single Side - Single Layer

Additional Release Material:

  • Featurette

Interactive Features:

  • Scene Access
  • Interactive Menus

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Geoff Andrew
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Superbly acted by all involved.

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09/11/05
Michael Dequina
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07/30/05
Emanuel Levy
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Jude isn't a movie to see as entertainment, but is a strong contemplation on man's struggle to overcome oppressive odds.

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04/09/05
Laura Clifford
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10/10/04
Matt Bailey
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Sometimes outstanding but is a not always satisfying screen adaptation of Thomas Hardy's last novel.

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01/15/04
Dennis Schwartz
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12/18/03
Dragan Antulov
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4/5

Among the very best, frankest, and most honest of recent literary adaptations.

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08/16/03
Nick Davis
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06/06/03
Walter Chaw
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3/5

Jude remains a handsome if gravely flawed film.

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05/20/03
Lawrence Van Gelder
New York Times
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Harrowing and compelling screen adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel set in 19th century England

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08/27/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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08/02/02
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.

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06/05/02
Lael Loewenstein
Boxoffice Magazine
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...as modern British historical films go, this is visually one of the most impressive.

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04/17/01
Almar Haflidason
BBC
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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.

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02/27/01
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk
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The dark, steel engraving look that cinematographer Eduardo Serra has given Jude endows it with a somber magnificence.

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02/14/01
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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Jude should hobble through the art houses and become obscure itself.

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01/01/00
E! Online
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The problem here isn't grimness but a failure to make grimness wrench the heart.

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01/01/00
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