A difficult one to call

tpace

The original version as a film I prefer to this adaptation, however this attempt does at least attempt to follow the book a littler closer and at least finishes off the tale. The acting I enjoyed however the film is terribly rushed, and lacks any real passion. It skips along like an English lit paper and only summarises the book rather than tells the story with any life or gusto. The original was black and white and very atmospheric. This movie tries to create the dark atmosphere by shooting long dark or dimly lit passages that are hard to view. I enjoyed the movie but just felt disappointed and find it hard to see how two superb actors( who do a fine job) can turn this passionate story into lifeless affair with only brief flashes of what could have been when the two lead actors do get their teeth into a scene. Perhaps they should have made two movies the second dealing with the tale from Cathys death as this was missed out all together from the original movie.

score 5/10

tpace 29 October 2006

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw1509457/