Charles Dickens' novels are always adapted into movies. This film is no exception with Helena Bonham Carter as the unforgettable Mrs. Havershan, the jilted bride and heiress. The story about young Pip who becomes a wealthy gentleman and his love for Estella is quite told in about two hours. The story behind his wealth is quite fascinating as is Mrs. Havershan. Pip is an orphan child who meets up with Magwitch (Ralph Fiennes). The cast are quite talented to pull this difficult novel off to tell rather an unusual story of an unusual orphan who becomes a wealthy gentleman. The film is about two hours. Some adaptations of this novel have been longer. The director and screenwriter were wise to keep the time to tell the story in about two hours. The cast and crew are first rate.
Review of Great Expectations
