TheHarry BinswangerLetter

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      For fans of period pieces, this is one to see. I know nothing of Thomas Hardy’s work, so I was braced for something tragic, but this film caught me by surprise. Carey Mulligan is excellent and I found myself emotionally “caught off guard” at the end (in a good way). A very romantic and visually stunning film.

      Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCm1XNVD_0c

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      Based on this recommendation by Thomas Reardon I saw Far from the Madding Crowd tonight and enjoyed it. I also found Carey Mulligan to be very good in the movie as she portrayed the independent-minded main character. I also really enjoyed the quiet persistence and dedication to values exemplified by the character of Gabriel Oak.

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      FYI, this is available now for rent on iTunes for those considering weekend entertainment. I watched it again last week and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Bathsheba’s spirited independence is refreshing, and Gabriel Oak exemplifies a man of integrity whose hard work allows him to rise and win. A beautiful film.

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      I rented this movie on Amazon a few nights ago, and I had mixed feelings. I agree with Mr. Reardon that the film was visually stunning, and I agree with Dr. Adalja and Mr. Reardon’s assessment of Gabriel Oak, but it seemed Bathsheba’s character was a mixture of independent and indecisive, brilliant and short-sighted, sure of herself and confused. I thought her performance was beautiful, and I thought the film was an enjoyable experience, but I thought her character’s motivations in the context of the story could have been made more consistent without altering the script too much. 

      I’d recommend it, but I just don’t think her character consistently exemplified a Dagny or a Kira.

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