[This is a duplicate of a message which I posted in the general movie thread today.:] ===================================================== I enjoy reading what professional critics have to say because sometimes I learn something from them. They bring up angles I've never thought about. Today I found an enlighteniing article at: http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/i...
In the article referenced above, the critic (David Parker) compares David Lean's direction to the direction of Joseph Hardy in their handling of their different movie adaptations of "Great Expectations".
Since I recently viewed both versions of the movie, I was able to appreciate the fine distinctions made in the review.
The critic brings up a number of interesting angles but the one he didn't mention was how well Hardy's version shows the the streets of London, complete with detailed period costumes, vehicles and architecture. This wonderful representation enhanced the mood and setting of the film for me. Lean did this somewhat, but Hardy did it better, owing perhaps to newer technical advances over the years.
=====================================================
I enjoy reading what professional critics have to say because sometimes I learn something from them. They bring up angles I've never thought about. Today I found an enlighteniing article at:
http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/i...
In the article referenced above, the critic (David Parker) compares David Lean's direction to the direction of Joseph Hardy in their handling of their different movie adaptations of " Great Expectations ".
Since I recently viewed both versions of the movie, I was able to appreciate the fine distinctions made in the review.
David Lean's version of "Great Expectations" (1946):
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Great_Ex...
Joseph Hardy's version of "Great Expectations" (1974) (with Michael York & James Mason):
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Great_Ex...
The critic brings up a number of interesting angles but the one he didn't mention was how well Hardy's version shows the the streets of London, complete with detailed period costumes, vehicles and architecture. This wonderful representation enhanced the mood and setting of the film for me. Lean did this somewhat, but Hardy did it better, owing perhaps to newer technical advances over the years.