- Actors: Morgan Freeman, Robin Wright Penn, Stockard Channing, John Lynch, Brenda Fricker
- Directors: Pen Densham
- Format: PAL, Widescreen, Colour
- Subtitles: Italian
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Medusa Video
- Run Time: 107 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0042L2718
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 133,973 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Surprisingly child friendly for a Moll Flanders adaption. This is a really good film with a fantastic and harrowing tale. A good adaptation of the original, with a lovable main character, played by robin wright. Morgan Freeman also played his role excellently, with the same to be said for john lynch in his role as the artist. I thoroughly enjoyed this film, it's a must watch for anyone whether literary or not. For all those who enjoy a bit of drama.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Moll Flanders can be either happy with her new-found husband or unhappy when things don't go her way. But when she meets the love of her life, everything will change for this woman and she will try anything to fight for a normal life. It's only for adults as the sex scenes are quite strong and erotic, it went on too long and her ongoing dropping of men may want you to turn against her. But there is a happy ending for her with good pefomances from Alex Kingston and sexy Daniel Craig before Bond came acalling. Worth taking a look.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Read the book, but don't cast this movie aside!
13 Feb 2003
Format:DVD
I first read the *book* Moll Flanders when I was in eighth grade, and I loved it. Then I saw the Masterpiece Theatre adaptation of the novel, and loved that. When I saw this title at the video store, I thought I'd give it a try.
First off, as other reviewers have stated, it is nothing like the novel save the name of the main character and some of the "adventures" she has. HOWEVER, as a story it is not bad. Take a movie adaptation like "The Scarlet Letter" (with Demi Moore) or "Queen of the Damned" (with Aaliyah)--those are horrible adaptations of great books. This movie, however, is a good story in its own right, and not really an adaptation at all. The acting is good, the sets and costumes are pretty, and the plot, while not life changing, is moving and interesting.
My advice: 1)Read the book. 2)Watch the Masterpiece Theatre adaptation. 3)Watch this version, but keep an open mind and don't expect to see the same story that you read in the novel.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
it's the movie, not the book that's being reviewed...
17 Dec 2000
I have never read the novel of Moll Flanders, and besides, that's not what we're reviewing anyway. We're reviewing the movie itself. From my unbiased opinion, I think it was a great movie, well executed from the cast members. The little girl was an astounding actress for her age, and I'm quiet surprised that I haven't seen her in any other movies. Robin Wright did very well, because, I take it, Moll is a very challenging part. Moll is a multi-faceted character and I think any actress would have a very hard time pulling off. So congradulations to Wright. And, as usual, Morgan Freeman pulls off a wonderful performance. Stockard Channing is also very good at being evil, so the part suited her well. All in all, it's a good film to rent when all of the modern stuff seems like trash.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
At this point, why not make it an original story?
2 Aug 2004
Format:DVD
This film has rather little to do with the novel it is supposedly 'based' on.
At this point, why not make it an original story? Why pretend that this has anything to do with Moll Flanders? To tap into an existing market because of its name recognition factor? Shameful.
If you are going to do your own thing, then do not pretend it is something else.
And having decided to do "something else", then do something that is actually worthwhile! This is a disappointing film. A predictable plot which does not stir much of anything. Truly shameful in the end - especially when considering that the novel is quite a masterpiece.
And lets not even get started about the abysmal soundtrack...
At this point, why not make it an original story? Why pretend that this has anything to do with Moll Flanders? To tap into an existing market because of its name recognition factor? Shameful.
If you are going to do your own thing, then do not pretend it is something else.
And having decided to do "something else", then do something that is actually worthwhile! This is a disappointing film. A predictable plot which does not stir much of anything. Truly shameful in the end - especially when considering that the novel is quite a masterpiece.
And lets not even get started about the abysmal soundtrack...
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