Great Expectations
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
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"I love this movie and have seen it many times. My only complaint is that the producers should have allowed Jean Simmons to carry the whole picture as ..."
"This is perhaps the finest rendition of a book to movie as I have ever had the pleasure of watching. At 39 years old, I have been recently catching up..."
"this is one of the best Great Expectations I've seen and Alec Guinness has a part in t when he's so young you wouldn't recognize him. The ending is mo..."
"I haven't had a chance to view this avi, but this film is generally considered to be the best ever made of a Dickens story (at least); it's a truly gr..."
"And I never have, so I went into this not knowing anything about it, other than it is a famous story by Charles Dickens. I don't know if it followed ..."
