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Clever, creative, well done, but not a masterpiece
The concept is simple:
1. Transform the British Classic from Charles Dickens into an American story
2. Transform this classic into modern times.
Overall I would say, very clever, and at least partially successful.
Many of the actors work very well. The sound and music is great. Many scenes are beautiful.
For me, somewhat slow paced, did not always work, perhaps could have been better conceived.
I liked the movie, enjoyed many scenes, and was impressed with some of the actors and sound/music. This is a movie to watch.

How does this movie make you feel?
I do not want to talk about how true this movie is to the Dickens novel, but simply ask you to see this movie and observe how it makes you feel. I am a romantic, but to catch that special feeling that has you reaching for the stars requires superior pacing and acting in a movie. Ethan Hawke is magnificent in this movie to make that happen. It is his character that is the vehicle which drives this movie to some very special moments that are both intense and romantic, without at all being sappy. The performance of the other actors is first rate, and I would ask you to simply give this movie a chance on its own terms. This movie draws you in, just as Ethan Hawke's character draws in the world (he is an artist) and makes this movie a real piece of art not to be missed. It is also a great bargain for as little as a penny for the vhs version. So buy a wonderful piece of romance that is almost free for the taking. You can't go wrong!

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