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A priest (Ralph Fiennes) likes to gamble his money and then donate all his winnings to the poor. However, when he meets and falls in love with an Australian heiress (Cate Blanchett) during a game of cards, their lives become entwined and changed forever.
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By Steve
Format:VHS Tape
Ralph Fiennes transforms himself utterly into the obsessive innocent, Oscar, in a quiet, powerful story of two very unlikely people of overwhelming passions who find their ideal counterpart in each other. Cate Blanchett is a bundle of spikey energy as Lucinda and the supporting cast all turn in excellent performances. The tension is inexorably built up towards a shattering climax, with a surprising twist in the unsentimental ending. The film is visually ravishing and a joy to watch throughout, scene after scene is breathtakingly beautiful. A stunning, epic conception from start to finish. Magnificent.
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I just happened on this film late one night, when I couldn't sleep - and I was mesmerised. It is everything all the other reviewers have already said - a very good story, well-acted, beautifully shot, happy, sad - just brilliant. I have never really been a fan of Ralph Fiennes - but this film (and Eugene Onegin) made me re-think. I've been looking out for it again on the cable channels and I've been looking out for a copy in the usual retail outlets for ages - just didn't think to look on Amazon ! I don't often watch films more than once but this is one of the few exceptions ! Watch it !
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
great acting from two wonderful actors, the story is told with a delicate and humain touch - very much recomended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I took a chance and loved it!
I was recommended this film by Amazon and, after reading the customer reviews (backed by my enthusiasm for Fiennes as an actor), I bought it. I absolutely love this film! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cat
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bizarre tale with little merit.
A most confusing beginning and I had lost concentration after 30 minutes or so. My wife thought it may be better on a second reading so
to speak, and we continued... Read more
to speak, and we continued... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richard Mirfin
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favourite films.
Ralph Fiennes and Cate Blanchett are just fantastic together in this magical film of obsession, innocence og and Beauty - There are scenes in this film you will never forget, and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Isabella Balkert
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I found it rather mundane and was disappointed. The colouring of Ralph Fiennes looked false and added a rather amateurish aspect to the production.
Published 12 months ago by Mannie53
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD
Arrived on time, and in good condition. Its a hard DVD to find in the shops, so it was good to find it here.
Published 17 months ago by Helen
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oscar & Lucinda
Perhaps I wasn't in the right frame of mind. Found this very slow and really rather tedious. Good to look at but not much else.
Published 21 months ago by nicegranny
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oscar and Lucinda
Loved Ralph, loved Cate - they did very well in playing two crazy people. The photography was great but the story was, to me, rather slow moving and, I hate to say it boring. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Loaghaire
5.0 out of 5 stars
A strangely wonderful sort-of love story
Odd, unique, beautifully photographed character study/love story.
Two eccentrics, one the rich owner of a glass-works (Cate Blanchette),
and one an emotionally... Read more
Two eccentrics, one the rich owner of a glass-works (Cate Blanchette),
and one an emotionally... Read more
Published on 16 April 2011 by K. Gordon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but not great, either.
The film was quite enjoyable, although I couldn't understand the need for the ending they had used, but the book was much better.
Published on 1 April 2011 by Lolly2602
2.0 out of 5 stars
Rather muddled.....
I haven't read the book, I just bought this on the strength of enthusiastic reviews, after some hesitation. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2010 by Enthusiast
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