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In yet another example of Demi Moore's astonishing narcissism, this appalling adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Great American Novel becomes a teary, talk-show-worthy story of a woman rediscovering the erotic, of interrupted love, of a brave-but-beleaguered heroine's personal struggle against male stupidity. Never mind that this has little to do with Hawthorne's magnificent, protofeminist book, which is a million times more relevant today than this film could ever be. Director Roland Joffé (The Killing Fields) deserves to be horsewhipped for colluding with Moore's self-fascination, while Gary Oldman should be kicked in the pants for allowing the novel's main character to come off as an inconsequential ninny. Making matters worse, Robert Duvall can be seen ridiculously dancing with a deerskin on his head. If The Scarlet Letter were a joke, it would be a very bad joke. But it's not, and that's worse. --Tom Keogh
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Julia,Glos
Format:DVD
This film was obviously very underated when it came out ,the acting is superb by the two main character's,it is a sensitive lovely film for the true romantic among us.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By peteroz
Format:DVD
Subtitles would help the enjoyment of this movie. A lot of the dialogue is very soft and rapidly spoken. Excellent performances by Oldman, Duvall and cast. Better than expected performance by Moore.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By NickBottem
Format:DVD
Having bought the film as a slight short cut to reading the book, I became aware very early on that I was pretty sure the film had nothing in common with the book except the name. Character names are the same, and indeed Hester sleeping with the minister and having to wear the scarlet letter 'A'. But other than that there is nothing similar. The film provides an interesting account as to what happens before the book begins, and then shares nothing similar in plot to the book. Chillingworth turns into a psychopathic fake indian guy who scalps some random character that isn't in the book and Dimmesdale is FAR better looking, charistamtic and sympathetic in Gary Oldman's protrayal than the character in the book. Basically, I really enjoyed the film and I would recommend it to anyone and especially to Gary Oldman fans. But if you're looking for an accurate adaptation of the Nathanial Hawthorne book then this isn't the film for you.
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Good buy
Bought for my mum for her christmas, she loved every minute of it and loved the nostalgia as she hadn't seen it in many years
Published 18 days ago by NicoleP
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I purchased this DVD as it was on the course for my English exam. It was a lovely heart-warming and sad film, all rolled into what went on in the old days.
Published 27 days ago by KarCup
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classic
Don't read too many reviews it's a good film Gary old man's performance is wonderful, and very convincing as is Robert Duvall just enjoy it as a story.
Published 1 month ago by C. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
scarlet letter
This is my all time favourite film. I have recommended it to friends, who after watching mine, have bought their own dvd. Brilliant acting from Demi and Gary Oldman. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Eileen Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars
the scarlet letter
very enjoyable although not a bit like the book. others have enjoyed it also very well acted I did not like the book
Published 4 months ago by aralovelygarden
5.0 out of 5 stars
pure romance
i love this film i can watch this film over and over agian ! forbiden love at its very best Demi mooore is amazing in this film 10 / 10 for a girls night in
Published 5 months ago by skarlet kray
4.0 out of 5 stars
Scarlet Letter-A Worthy Film
Despite some other comments to the contrary, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I was not familiar with the book so could draw no comparisons. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D G Goodman
5.0 out of 5 stars
NO it isn't the book, but it's a damned-good film!
NO, it's not the book, but it's a damned-good film!
I just can't accept the heavy criticism I've read, of the Oldman-Moore 'pairing', since the direction of their scenes... Read more
I just can't accept the heavy criticism I've read, of the Oldman-Moore 'pairing', since the direction of their scenes... Read more
Published 10 months ago by tabigailwoody
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Scarlett Letter
The Scarlett Letter is a good Romantic action packed movie, but not like a soft romantic "Jane Austen" movie, as there is a scene "Jane Austen" would never write about, the... Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by Rosie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Gary!
Nothing like the novel.
Also, I am a Gary Oldman fan, but in this role I felt he was a damp squib!
Demi is also far too priggish!
Also, I am a Gary Oldman fan, but in this role I felt he was a damp squib!
Demi is also far too priggish!
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by Anne Kenny
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