Great Expectations Movie Analysis

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Introduction
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón and written by Mitch Glazer the film “Great Expectations” was a great hit in 1998. Based on Charles Dickens ' classic novel, this is a heartfelt story of a man and an unreachable woman. This movie was brought to life by the cast staring Ethan Hawke (Finnegan Bell), Gwyneth Paltrow (Estella), Anne Bancroft (Ms. Dinsmoor), and Chris Cooper (Joe). Although the graphics of the film are outdated, this detail is overlooked by its brilliant storyline, theme and the acting. Set in New York City, the story illustrates a boy from a modest background that reaches for greatness. Regardless, the youngster always bared a strong attraction towards the young miss which in their adolescence turned into love. Further on in the film, a mysterious benefactor greenlights the man to make his dreams come true. All he did had one goal… to ultimately making Estella fall in love with him. Estella’s detachment for men is due to her mother history with men. My favorite part of the film is the first time that the protagonist Pip met Estella’s mom Miss Havisham. She told Pip that her heart was broken, which is particular because later on in the film, that same thing happens expect now the roles are turned.
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Also, theme is mature and younger audiences wouldn’t be able to grasp the ultimate goal of the author. As for my recommendations, I don’t have much to add, except for great job to the director and writer, the story flows smoothly the novel’s adaptation is true to the book’s descriptions. Lastly, a round of applause to the great cast that brought the characters to life, they truly made the film memorable to not only me but other audiences that have the pleasure of watching this

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