
Oliver Twist
2005, Drama/Adventure, 2h 10m
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critics consensus
Polanski's version of Dickens' classic won't have audiences asking for more because while polished and directed with skill, the movie's a very impersonal experience. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
An orphan (Barney Clark) in 19th-century London falls in with a gang of young pickpockets who steal for their villainous master (Ben Kingsley).
Cast & Crew
Ben Kingsley
Fagin
Fagin
Barney Clark
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Jamie Foreman
Bill Sykes
Bill Sykes
Harry Eden
The Artful Dodger
The Artful Dodger
Leanne Rowe
Nancy
Nancy
Edward Hardwicke
Mr. Brownlow
Mr. Brownlow
Critic Reviews for Oliver Twist
Audience Reviews for Oliver Twist
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Feb 07, 2011I somehow overlooked that Roman Polanski made this movie. It is interesting that Dickins' Oliver is the same age in the novel as Polanski was in 1943 when he was left in the Krakow ghetto. Dickins was sent to a workhouse at a similar age. Despite success later in life, none of them were able to put those horrors behind them. What is particularly interesting about Polanski's film is the idea that some people who may be bad or viewed as bad can do good things and be kind.Juli R Super Reviewer
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Jul 15, 2010a bit more magical than the david lean version, assist by ben kingsley for being so damn good as fagin. only thing is i'm not interested in the oliver twist story. i'm sure to a fan of the book/story it's the dogs bollocks but to me it's very take it or leave itSanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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Feb 05, 2010Being opposed to any Oliver! musicals, I found Roman Polanski's gritty re-telling of the beloved Dickens tale very enjoyable. Oliver Twist offers a realistic vision of Victorian-era England, engagaing story-telling and a fantastic cast. Polanski's skillful direction transforms the well-known story into a dark and absorbing tale that faithfully reflects Dicken's novel. Ben Kingsley is well-suited and gives an enjoyable performance as Fagin, Jamie Foreman gives a fearful portrayal as the books' baddie Bill Sikes, Barney Clark is tremendous as the pitiable title character that gives warmth and hope to the dark tale. If you're a die-hard fan of the musical then you probably won't enjoy but if you're a film lover who can appreciate a legendary film-maker's audacious re-telling then sit back and enjoy.Shauna R Super Reviewer
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Dec 19, 2009A great Movie based upon Charles Dickens Novel.Wahida K Super Reviewer
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