Review of Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) by Dawdlingpoet — 20 Nov 2021
I enjoyed this film as a period drama, with some big names in the cast (Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen being the main two). The story is perhaps a little cliched but I enjoyed it never the less. Its very much a film about dashing men (both young and not so young) vying for the attention of a pretty woman.
A few years ago I wouldn't be interested in such a film but I did very much enjoy this, as the characterisation of the main character, Bathsheba Everdene, is very good - I found myself feeling both sorry and frustrated by her at different times.
I like that Bathsheba is an ambitious and principled woman and I found myself wondering what may be next to happen, plot wise, as the film continued. Also, the film score is quite good - it certainly doesn't feel like a budget film and so I would recommend it.
This review of Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) was written by Dawdlingpoet on 20 November 2021.
Far from the Madding Crowd has generally received positive reviews.
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