Far From the Madding Crowd

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3.0
Compressing the source material squeezes out its psychology and its emotion, turning tragedies into meaningless twists and arcs into plunges. Av Club
2.5
What that means, generally speaking, is good acting, nice costumes, and camerawork thats chiefly concerned with making both look interesting. Av Club
2.0
But Thomas Vinterbergs latest version is, hands down, the best yet. EW
3.8
While Boldwood is too prudent and Troy is too much of a party boy, Gabriel obviously represents the middle ground between those extremes.But its not a .. Rogerebert
4.0
This kind of movie is often a festival for costume fetishists, but here the fresh, full blooded cinematography emphasizes natural spaces and colors; V .. Common Sense Media
3.5
Probably the Danish Vinterbergs most accomplished foray into English language filmmaking (after the gun control allegory Dear Wendy and the futuristic .. Variety
4.0
Carey Mulligan makes for a headstrong heroine in this lively adaptation of Thomas Hardys romantic classic Dont be fooled by the fancy source material: .. Time Out
4.0
Danish director Thomas Vinterbergs take on Thomas Hardys earthy tale of an independent woman torn between three suitors and a dream of self determinat .. The Guardian
3.1
This fixation on dreamy fluff elements diminishes the films potential, transforming it into a high flown tale of complicated romance rather than an in ..
3.8
The only thing more beautiful than the sweeping shots of lush landscapes are the exquisite dresses worn by beloved protagonist Bathsheba Everdene.
3.5
Moviegoers often say, Forget about the book, even if its a classic. How does the film work on its own terms But thats the point: On its own terms, its .. Vulture
3.5
Nicely served on both sides of the camera, this is a concise and involving rendition of the story of a resilient young woman who comes into property i .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Its all a little dutiful seeming, but the making of the movie is Carey Mulligan.
5.0
Far From the Madding Crowd passes a kind of reverse Bechdel test: Nearly every time two or more men converse, they are talking about a woman. The New York Times
4.2
Beneath curly locks and delightful hats, Mulligan makes Bathsheba into a real force. Paste Magazine
4.0
Its a wholly respectable adaptation, though perhaps a flash or two more of wildness wouldnt have gone amiss. Telegraph
3.0
When her story begins, Bathsheba is helping her aunt with the hard work of a small farm.
2.5
But charm on that scale cant be acted.Its either there or its not. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
A prime example is Far From the Madding Crowdan extremely delightful period drama that will make your heart flutter with a beautiful story and rich le .. The Young Folks
4.0
Extremely well done and well acted, its an attractive, appealing, involving adaptation, just not as iconic as the 60s film.
5.0
This fresh version of the 1874 Thomas Hardy novel is gutsy and passionate.Leading lady Carey Mulligan (a Tony nominee for Broadways Skylight) is magne .. Ny Daily News
3.1
Can fans of Twilight and Hunger Games find thrills among 19th century barn fires and sheep stampedes The Globe And Mail
5.0
Most adults can remember the tug and pull of sexual desire we experienced as teenagers and young adults. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
The casting, too, is mostly very fine.It might be argued that Carey Mulligan plays Bathsheba in rather too modern a veinthe word spunky comes to mind, .. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Tom Sturridge is too numbly featureless to channel the cruel but sexy Sergeant Troy; they dont call them wooden soldiers for nothing. Sadly, his perfo .. Village Voice
4.4
Mulligan makes a fine fiesty, ahead of her time object of desire, Sheen captures a sort of dewey eyed suffering and Sturridge is the very picture of I .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Its a fine adaptation of the classic, and Carey Mulligan brings it to its romantic crescendo with a bravura performance. Sover
3.8
Carey Mulligan is an inspired choice to play Bathsheba... Shes cool and confident; we come to respect her strength and appreciate that she doesnt need .. ReelViews
3.8
Nearly all of these developments wind up onscreen, but that only goes to show how the most faithful adaptation, by emphasizing some things and deempha .. Chicago Reader
3.1
As a result, the characters are solidly defined but vaguely colored. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The production is outstanding and the 1870 setting is beautifully rendered.
3.0
The production is outstanding and the 1870 setting is beautifully rendered.
5.0
Its not worth remaking if it doesnt have its own distinctive stamp. Usa Today
3.0
It is distant, rugged, unknowable.Carey Mulligan, as the heiress Bathsheba Everdene, is the only spot of warmth. The Times
4.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video A glowing Carey Mulligan i .. The Times
3.0
Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts give great performances in this film. Lariat
5.0
Far from the Madding Crowd is maybe not quite an equal to The Hunt, but its the more impressive achievementa beautifully mounted, fiercely intelligent .. News Review
4.5
If youre telling a story about repressed desire where the emotions all have to come out through the eyes, you couldnt cast two better actors than Mull .. News Review
3.0
Yet the story remains gripping and the cast is wonderful, with Mulligan proving an altogether less tortured Hardy heroine than usual. Radio Times
3.0
Nor does it offer us radical new insights into a story that has been dramatised for film and TV several times before.Instead, Vinterberg offers us a t .. Independent
3.8
Vinterberg may rush the final act, but he gets pitch perfect performances from Schoenaerts, Sheen and Sturridge and brings out the wild side in Mullig .. Rolling Stone
3.5
The latest installment in Soul Jazz Records Boombox series, tracing the evolution of recorded rap in the late 70s and early 80s, provides us with the .. Pop Matters
2.0
Its not just that Vinterbergs work here pales next to the admittedly flawed John Schlesinger film; anyone watching this prosaic, Masterpiece Classic f .. The Wrap
3.8
Bathsheba Everdene sounds like an escapee from The Hunger Games, and she is, in her own way, a feminist heroine of another time one freed by money rat .. News Day
3.0
Crowd stars Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene, who inherits her uncles farm and is determined to have it succeed.She is courted by three suitors, i .. Cs Monitor
3.8
Ultimately, this is a romance, so our heroine never strays too far from the appointed path and its swoony end but the director also gives her space to .. New York Post
4.0
Vinterbergs revamp should hit the sweet spot for lovers of the classics. Film Journal International ..
3.5
If you can forgive the soap opera story, Madding Crowd is a beautiful film, making the most of its striking British landscapes. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Sure, its a literary classic, but when you translate that to film, doesnt it usually mean stodgy, old fashioned and, above all else, boring.Not in thi .. Az Central
4.0
This makes the film seem more modern, although it means Vinterberg does sometimes go too far. Smh
4.0
Carey Mulligan plays Bathsheba and Matthias Schoenaerts one of her suitors, Gabriel, in Far From the Madding Crowd. Smh
5.0
Its undeniable romanticism is balanced by underlying themes and a sense of urgency. Mountain X
1.5
Long, lavish and, Julie Christie notwithstanding, pretty dull, it doesnt stint on landscape, but isnt terribly compelling. Npr
4.5
Ridiculously romantic in all the best ways, and more modern, more progressive, and even just plain more grownup that half the movies thrown at us toda ..
3.8
There is much pleasure in watching these fine actors navigate rough emotional waters, each conveying as much in sidewise glances as they do in direct .. Toronto Star
2.0
I wish I could say it was fun, but even for the under eights laughs are infrequent, the animation uneven and the familiar Old Testament tale is given .. Daily Mail
4.0
But Hardy is hardly ever satirical and indeed almost never funny, except in a mode of clumsy rural good cheer. Salon
4.0
For all the bucolic beauty and ravishing romance, were reminded that violence is never far from the surface and Vinterberg captures the brewing traged .. Flim List
2.5
The movie feels more like a director for hire job than a passion project and manages to end up feeling merely adequate instead of an emotionally rousi .. Film Inquiry
4.5
But I cant see it bettering this one; a film that gets just about everything right and that (even after multiple viewings) I wouldnt change if I could .. Eye For Film
4.0
The story and characters belong to a time gone by, yet the result is fresh, vital and new.
3.5
But its defiantly independent, free spirited heroine, Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), emerges as capricious, even by Victorian standards, her inn .. Susang Ranger
3.8
Some of the charm is missing now, but even with its flaws, half a madding crowd is better than none at all. Observer
4.0
The new Far From The Madding Crowd crams the novel into a brisk, compact two hours, offers a love letter to the rugged beauty of Dorset and boasts a s .. Express
3.0
A dreamlike, operatic adaptation, Far from the Madding Crowd doesnt reinvent the period drama wheel, but it shows that with a committed formal approac .. The Film Stage
3.8
This achievement isnt quite that.But a good, solid version of this novel, guided by Mulligan, is still an achievement. Chicago Tribune
3.8
Far From the Madding Crowd is a Masterpiece Theatre version of Thomas Hardys 1874 novel, shot with sumptuous taste and care, rife with emotions repres .. Boston Globe
3.0
In the end, Far From the Madding Crowd is a gorgeously appointed trifle, a sort of impressionist Drinking Buddies.It doesnt quite succeed in making th .. Uproxx
3.5
Their film may be imperfect, but its beautifully acted and staged. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
And though this doesnt transcend what you might expect from the genre, few movies are delivered with this much craft and care. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
has one great strength: an outstanding performance in this difficult, perhaps fundamentally incoherent, role from Carey Mulligan, far more intense, co .. Standard
5.0
To its credit in this digital age, this movie is shot entirely on film, which gives it a different texture that seems more appropriate to period films .. Tony Medley
3.0
Sheens beautifully muted but expressive performance is impeccable. Coles Mithey
3.0
Mulligan is fetching and sure, as always, but the smoldering Schoenaerts is outright magnetic while consistently low key. Detroit News
3.0
Mulligan holds her own in the face of three imposing male suitors and delivers a confident performance amid a charming, beautifully lensed and strongl .. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
And director Thomas Vinterberg and star Carey Mulligan emphasize it here. Nj
3.0
The regime in question is 19th century British patriarchy, and Hardys tale neatly combines a proto feminist fable with a romantic melodrama, offering .. Oregon Live
4.0
The storys arc is pure Harlequin romance, but its given a sheen of respectability by Hardys words and Thomas Vinterbergs lush direction. Now Toronto
4.5
Mulligan displays reserves of fortitude to add to her more familiar winsomeness, while Vinterberg relishes the challenge of keeping all this timeless .. Film Ink
3.0
The fact that this film prompts not a sob but a shrug is a tragedy all of its own. Mirror
4.4
The scenery is almost worth the price of admission all on its own. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Sprawling romantic novels such as Hardys are often best suited to serial television, because bringing heart and mind into sync takes time, so its just .. Digital Spy
4.0
Fresh enough to engage newcomers, respectful enough to appease scholars, this is for genre fans pure period drama porn. Games Radar
3.0
But the casting disasters and the schematic deliberation of the story make for a flat and empty ending. Nz Herald
3.8
Its Mulligans Bathsheba who gives the film its center, providing us with an utterly modern woman fighting the constraints of a Victorian world. Kansas City
4.0
Theres a purity to the performances and what should seem like played out dramatic tropes feel fresh, reflected in the films stunning rural photography .. Flicks
3.8
Mulligan uses her beguiling smile to defuse the dramatic underpinnings of the story, and Sheen adds another shading to his gallery of great performanc .. Stl Today
3.0
It would take a director clumsier than Vinterberg to bungle the story. Ft
4.0
This new take on the Thomas Hardy classic vividly captures the storys modern themes through complex performances from a sharp cast. Contact Music
3.5
Now, some 141 years later, it plays like a placid, slightly predictable period rom com. Film Racket
4.5
It is a correct adaptation of Hardys work, although we could have enjoyed ourselves much more by seeing the same story told in a less conventional way ..
1.3
What viewers are left with is a flop of a film that weakly gestures at ideas that deserve a lot better. Christianity Today
3.0
But my head and heart remained largely unstirred as this pretty, polished little film unfolded. Vanity Fair
4.0
Otherwise this is a fine story splendidly designed, performed and shot, and it will be fascinating to see who emerges clutching what on Oscar night. The Arts Desk
4.0
Theres no problem here, as such.This is a, hopefully welcome, nudge from the Universe that if you apply your big brain to it, youll see some inspirati .. The Sun
4.4
Mulligan breathes life into Bathsheba, in a performance that highlights the characters passion without treating her like a flighty, immature girl. Sltrib
3.5
Although screenwriter David Nicholls seriously rushed, trimmed and modified adaptation has created large discrepancies with the book, this ultimately .. Scmp
3.5
As a cinematic condensation, it mostly works, even if the pace sometimes feels a bit frantic. The Dissolve
2.0
Whatever quantity of soap froths up Thomas Vinterbergs presentation of Thomas Hardys novel, it does nothing to fade out the lush colors that stain his .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
There is nothing wrong in challenging an audience with ambiguity or a discursive story the art lies in making it all feel of one piece. Straits Times
4.5
Aided by David Nicholls fine script and gorgeous cinematography by Charlotte Bruus Christensen (nice to have a female sensibility behind the lens for .. Dead Line
4.0
Nicholls and director Thomas Vinterbergh just barely cram this into two hours, though it never feels Cliffs Notes y. Metro New York
4.0
Carey Mulligan interprets Bathsheba Everdene brilliantly, as an innately modern woman. Film Comment
3.0
Conventionality is almost surpassed by fine performances and some technical flair, yet the emphatically romance driven conclusion is all the more disa .. One Room With A View
2.0
I wouldnt be surprised to see the corset crowd embrace this adaptation, with all its predictable romantic beats. Flavor Wire
4.3
Waiting in rapt, nail biting tension for even the tiniest bit of catharsis equates to wonderful drama, and if adorable hats can also enter into the eq .. Crave Online
4.0
More subtle is how the camera never once leaves the eye ball level of its characters. What Culture
3.8
Its more of a daunting task than you might imagine.Adapting a beloved piece of literature thats already expanded its fan base with earlier movie and T .. Mercury News
3.0
What works: Not only does it boast fine period flourishes and strong performances, but it also offers some rare in a period drama: modern relevance. No La
2.5
For an adaptation of a story so rich in its theme of female determination, this well mounted and serviceably acted film plays disappointingly by the p .. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
Though the two hour Vinterberg film manages a subtler, more effective ending, it rushes its second half to fit its two hour runtime, thereby keeping u .. Or Lando Weekly
4.4
Its a lovely setting and character for a film thats ultimately a romance between people whose lives and fates are shaped by that landscape and the ani .. Seattle Times
2.0
Thomas Vinterbergs sturdy new film adaptation brings out some of the darker shades, literally and figuratively, in Hardys proto feminist tale. Guide Live
3.0
This period drama is elegant, yet erotic and will stir up emotional resonance for fans and non fans alike. Fresh Fiction
4.0
This is a classic story told with genuine craft, and featuring a truly great performance by Carey Mulligan.
3.5
Sometimes the casting of a literary adaptation serves its box office better than its source material. Seven Day Svt
3.5
Its this gap in Bathshebas overall competence that constitutes the central tension of the film. New Republic
4.0
If it werent enough that Vinterberg had revived this classic narrative with painstaking sensitivity so that it may better appeal to modern audiences, .. Bfi
3.1
The acting stays solid Mulligan in particular has that mystical movie star quality of being just enough of someone else on top of her charismatic self .. National Post
3.5
As Hardy employed lots of nature imagery to suggest an ideal in an increasingly industrialized England, Vinterberg (The Celebration) uses quietly past .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
There is romance and drama in the story, tragedy and betrayal, but it engages in a bracing fashion with issues of class, honor, and values. Movie Mom
4.4
Their pursuits vary in execution from time biding to tenacity to beguiling charm. Cinema Sight
4.5
The bonnet drama is an enduring genre primarily because the source material tends to be so strong. Trespass Mag
4.0
Danish director Thomas Vinterberg has made some very sharp decisions too. Daily Star
3.0
Youll want to eat the landscapes and drink up the sunlight on the land. Toronto Sun
3.8
A painterly movie with stunning cinematography, Far From the Madding Crowd stays faithful to the classic novel by Thomas Hardy. The story of manners a .. Qc Times
5.0
An interesting option for those who love unusual movies, period pieces,specially those based on the work of one of the most important novelists of the ..
3.5
Sheen rises to the challenge as an awkward man carrying a pitiful torch, but Sturridge suffers mightily if you remember Terence Stamps panache in the .. Fw Weekly
3.0
Its not as impactful as it should have been.In fact, its just plain lazy at times.But I will say that the cinematography is lovely. Reel Talk Online
3.8
Still, the movie is an enjoyable, absorbing literary adaptation and romantic drama, thanks to a captivating heroine and a vibrant central performance. Sf Examiner
4.0
Vinterberg lacks a cinematic equivalent.The movie works, but thats about all it does. Grant Land
3.5
This may not be the most innovative literary update, but as a new episode of an old game show, its a swoon worthy knockout. Sf Weekly
2.5
You know that your Victorian England period piece is not working when the most interesting thing on screen is the clothes horse fashion sense of your .. Tulsa World
2.5
As is customary with BBC period dramas, the film is a beautiful spectacle to behold. Film Ireland
4.5
It is also beautifully filmed, offering a vivid sense of both time and place as the camera scans the rugged beauty of the rural landscape, but mostly .. Spectator
4.0
The actors nicely underplay the passions that abound in this tale of persistence and watchfulness. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.5
Casting Mulligan in this role might seem like a curious choice. But her character combines the smarts, spunk and a sly sexuality that is difficult to .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
An abbreviated retelling of the story. The last version, from director John Schlesinger and star Julie Christie, was one hour longer but Vinterberg br .. Richard Crouse
3.0
Sometimes its relieving to see a story told traditionally, where it doesnt try to be anything more than what it is. Mac Guff
3.5
The film is stylistically old fashioned but contemporary in its principles. Impulse Gamer
3.8
But his easygoing pretty boy is winning enough to be believable as a serious contender for Bathshebas heart. Miami
3.0
The death of an uncle makes her soul proprietor of the childless mans estate. Parent Previews
3.0
Such as it is then, Far From the Madding Crowd, is a mixed bag, but one thats easy to recommend. The Film Experience
3.0
Mulligan is spot on, the rest hovers between solid and forgettable. Little White Lies
3.1
But its likely Schoenaerts youll remember most, simply because hes such a strong presence. Ut Sandiego
4.0
And while the picture lacks the glamor of John Schlesingers 1967 film, its a great deal less ponderous, coming in closer to two hours than its predece .. Saportare Port
3.1
The films final scene is a last minute discovery of Bathshebas hearts desire, and its a rom com cliche made highfalutin by horses and corsets.It prove .. MLive.com
3.8
The brutality and frankness of Hardys storytelling may surprise those used to more genteel period adaptations Commercial Appeal
2.0
The adaptation might have proved more fruitful if in the hands of a more exacting interpreter and auteur, for example a Terence Davies, but in this mo .. Patrick Nabarro
2.5
That 1967 film may not be a classic, but it contained unforgettable sequencesa storm on the farm and an earthy, gut piercing remedy to save swollen sh .. Seattle Weekly
3.0
The cinematography from Charlotte Bruus Christensen is earthy and beautiful. rachelsreviews.net
1.5
A great deal of effort and talent has been expended to make an agreeable and rather forgettable trifle. World Socialist Web Site
4.4
It helps that the script by David Nicholls captures much of the beauty and ugliness of the Hardy novel. Vinterberg then put together the right cast to .. Fres Nobee
1.5
Not that its bad (having not read it, I really cant judge), but more that it doesnt lend itself to adaptation.
3.1
Schoenaerts performance as the strong, but quiet and caring love sick man is wonderfully heartbreaking. Daily Journal
3.5
It was a solid formula for selling Victorian serials, and it also proved rich enough to make the 1967 film adaptation with Julie Christie and Terence .. Ex Press
3.5
You will after seeing this movie, and that has to be worth something. Daily Public
3.1
In the end, this Far From the Madding Crowd is a handsome but bloodless version of the Hardy classic. Play Boy
1.5
So Hardys dramatic ending, Bathshebas astonishing about face, has no power in the film.Bathsheba has dug Gabriel all along. Arts Fuse
4.0
The magnificent Mulligan grabbing our attention from the moment she appears in a tight fitting strikingly dashing russet leather jacket to gallop acro .. Movie Talk
2.0
This cross between Danielle Steel and Masterpiece Theatre will find its audience , yet somethings missing. Charlotte Observer
4.5
Madding Crowd would be a lot more effective if Mulligans feminism didnt disappear to create plot points. But it is suitably well acted and hits you ri .. The Coast
4.0
Thomas Vinterbergs screen adaptation of Far From The Madding Crowd opens on a long shot of Bathsheba Everdene (a terrific Carey Mulligan) opening the .. Seventh Row
5.0
Leave it to Thomas Hardys groundbreaking heroine Bathsheba Everdene to prove just how timely and resonant a period drama can be. News Ok
4.5
Bathsheba is a headstrong character made up of equal parts fierce intelligence, sly humour and inner doubts. Times of Malta
5.0
An enthralling tale adapted to the screen by a director whose work mostly deals with contemporary issues a testament to Hardys continuing appeal. Louis Proyect
3.8
That said, its not hard to imagine Hardys heroine brandishing a bow and arrow, hungering to survive. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
5.0
Beautifully acted, grandly romantic cinema that nevertheless doesnt lose touch with the Earth. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
4.0
Sort of.Proving Vinterberg is more Danish than Hollywood, the books high stakes passion is replaced by a stately grace that, if occasionally dramatica .. Signature Reads
3.0
Those looking for a Downton Abbey fix between seasons will love this gorgeous, new Victorian era adaptation. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
3.5
Schoenaerts is perfectly cast.Hes big, strong, and has a quiet charisma. Las Vegas Informer
3.5
Norfolk, VA (23510) Today A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon.A stray shower or thunderstorm is po .. Hampt On Roads
3.0
While beautiful to look at, suffers from inconsistent direction and the miscasting of the lead female role. News Observer
3.5
Vinterbergs strength behind the camera is creating a lush and atmospheric look that serves the story well, thanks largely to his frequent collaborator .. FlixChatter Film Blog
3.0
Carey Mulligan is a delight to watch in her authentic recreation of a feminist looking for a man who is able to tame her. Compuserve
4.5
Vinterbergs classical, pastoral aesthetic recalls the heyday of the Merchant Ivory films, without the corny sentimentality of their lesser imitators. Ap
4.5
Played by Matthias Schoenaerts in this version, hes just wonderful. Charlotte Sometimes Goes t ..
4.5
At just shy of two hours it stuffs in a miraculous amount of story and flies, simply flies, on a great big beautiful pair of gilded wings My New Plaid Pants
4.5
This is a beautiful and enchanting period drama, but lovers of the novel or 1967 film should prepare themselves for a Readers Digest version of the pl .. Square Eyes
4.0
Vinterbergs confident direction and understanding of the radical potential of Hardys original material combines with the films remarkable performances .. The Blue Lenses



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