Modernization of Charles Dickens' classic story finds the hapless Finn as a painter in New York City pursuing his unrequited and haughty childhood love.Modernization of Charles Dickens' classic story finds the hapless Finn as a painter in New York City pursuing his unrequited and haughty childhood love.Modernization of Charles Dickens' classic story finds the hapless Finn as a painter in New York City pursuing his unrequited and haughty childhood love.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
- Owen
- (as Gabriel Mick)
- Director
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe main character is named "Pip" in Charles Dickens' novel. But it was felt that the name would sound strange in modern times. The character was named "Finn" after Ethan Hawke's dog.
- GoofsEstella says "I will go to France tomorrow." in French: "Je vais aller à France demain." This is incorrect French. The correct version would be: "Je vais aller en France demain."
- Quotes
Finn: What's it like not to feel anything?
Estella: Let's say there was a little girl, and from the time she could understand, she was taught to fear... let's say she was taught to fear daylight. She was taught that it was her enemy, that it would hurt her. And then one sunny day, you ask her to go outside and play and she won't. You can't be angry at her can you?
Finn: I knew that little girl and I saw the light in her eyes, and no matter what you say or do, that's still what I see.
Estella: We are who we are. People don't change.
- Crazy creditsThe credits are accompanied by images of all the artwork drawn by Finnegan Bell (Ethan Hawke). They run the entire duration of credits.
- SoundtracksBreak My Back
Written by Alan Mirikitani
Performed by Buddha Heads (as Buddah Heads)
Courtesy of Windswept Pacific Entertainment Co.
It's true that the character development on the character of Finn is a little weak, but the characters of Estella and the over flamboyant and heartbroken Miss Dinnsmore certainly make up for Finn's minor flaws. Personally i found the film very enjoyable and immersive, and the incredibly imaginative cinematography will certainly keep anyone's attention as well.
This film is a stylish and brilliant remake of a classic and could almost be considered timeless compared to other recent attempts at "updating" the classics which fail in comparison(such as the recent failed attempt at romeo and juliet). Great Expectations is certainly worth a rental (or even purchase) for anyone that enjoys simply a good, immersive movie with some absolutely beautiful imagery.
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- Jun 1, 1999
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- Also known as
- Великі сподівання
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $26,420,672
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,593,290
- Feb 1, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $55,494,066
- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1