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1996

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In this austere adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel JUDE THE OBSCURE, an intelligent young British man falls prey to romance, oppressive social conventions, and unspeakable tragedy in his unsanctioned relationship with his cousin. JUDE is a tragic romance, well acted by Kate Winslet (TITANIC), Rachel Griffiths (HILARY AND .. Read more

Starring	Christopher Eccleston, Kate Winslet, Rachel Griffiths, Liam Cunningham
Director	Michael Winterbottom
Genres	Drama

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- An unhappy adaptation, with some jarringly anachronistic dialogue, which only occasionally gets to grips with Hardy's tragic story.
- 30543
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  Caustic and bleak love story
  
  Michael Winterbottom's fine adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Jude the Obscure' is a brave, intelligent and often overpowering piece of cinema... read more »
  
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  - Philip Concannon
  - London
  - 19 Sep 2004 at 13:45
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  Jude Reviews 1996
  
  Well acted and poinant. Typical Hardy. A great portrait of class structure and struggles and how bigotry ruins lives. Very sad. A lesson which is I'm sure ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Dec 2011 at 18:50
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  A sad story
  
  It is a little bit weird and sad. I may not get the whole idea without reading the nobel, but Kate Winslet still did a great job in this film, an independent ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Sep 2011 at 15:39
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  Good in parts
  
  I enjoyed the movie but thought it was inconclusive at the end. Perhaps that is how it was intended but the ending did not fit. It did feel two thirds of the ... read more »
  
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- - GP
  - 17 reviews
  - West London
  - 12 Sep 2009 at 02:04
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  Heart Wrenching
  
  Although I think Christopher is great in everything he does I watched this film after having my 1st child and I found it so utterly sad and distressing that I ... read more »
  
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- - YvieCu
  - 2 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 25 Aug 2009 at 02:29
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  May it remain obscure
  
  Seen some duffers lately and this was another one. Very dark and bleak story with minimal dialogue, esp from Eccleston's character. If I want to see misery... read more »
  
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- - sottotitoli
  - 7 reviews
  - Staines
  - 01 Aug 2009 at 16:44
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  cheerful film....
  
  Definitely not one to watch if you're feeling depressed! You'll need a robust frame of mind to watch this one, but only due to the subject matter. Well ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 09 Jul 2009 at 10:25
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  Depressing
  
  Another bad movie with Kate Winslet.. did not enjoy it at all
  
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  - Glasgow
  - 06 Mar 2009 at 17:42
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  Hey Jude !
  
  I'm still upset by what happened near the end of this film - the leading characters did ok - after all Hardy always did have some tragedy in his books. ... read more »
  
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  - Langholm
  - 22 Jan 2009 at 00:03
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  Elegantly harrowing
  
  It's a film to watch when you're in need of cheering up but please don't dismiss it. I love Hardy's work for being so insightful and this ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 18 Oct 2008 at 10:49
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  Not bad
  
  I enjoyed the old TV seies with Robert Powell in far more;
  
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  - Basingstoke
  - 12 Oct 2008 at 22:46
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- - 25
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  Caustic and bleak love story
  
  Michael Winterbottom's fine adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel 'Jude the Obscure' is a brave, intelligent and often overpowering piece of cinema... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 18760
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Philip Concannon
  - London
  - 19 Sep 2004 at 13:45
- - 10
  - 1
  Very good - but be warned.....
  
  This film is a good film, with excellent acting, especially from Kate Winslet.
  
  But be warned, this is not a lighthearted film. Some people may find a... read more »
  
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- - Sarzy
  - 5 reviews
  - Leigh On Sea
  - 08 Feb 2005 at 16:21
- - 6
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  Superb
  
  I've never read a Hardy novel but I knew this would be good seeing as Chris Eccleston was starring in it.
  
  Excellent story, brillient acting and ... read more »
  
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- - David Blakemore
  - Wolverhampton, England
  - 13 Dec 2004 at 13:53
- - 4
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  A lesson in endurance
  
  Other comments on this movie seem to be from those who enjoyed this movie. I hated it. I found it disjointed, felt the usually excellent Eccleston's ... read more »
  
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  - Reading, Berks
  - 26 May 2006 at 11:05
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  Typical Hardy - slow & terribly sad - the protagonists need a good kick up the backside.
  
  This film is beautifully acted and directed. A little too graphic in the scene where Winslet gives birth, but otherwise superb. However like most Hardy novels ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey, England
  - 25 May 2005 at 21:28
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  A cowardly interpretation of a superb novel
  
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  I was so looking forward to watching this film. 'Jude the Obscure' is one of my favourite Hardy novels and Kate Winslet one of my favourite actresses, ... read more »
  
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- - CountessVampira
  - 5 reviews
  - Bridport
  - 10 May 2008 at 17:49
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  OK
  
  Could have enjoyed this but the pig killing spoilt it for me!
  
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  - Essex
  - 13 May 2007 at 17:57
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  Jude....
  
  It's not the happiest of movies to watch but Christopher Eccleston's performance is brilliant, as is Kate Winslet. Watch out for an appearance from a ... read more »
  
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  - Poole, Dorset
  - 07 Dec 2007 at 08:35
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  Good in parts
  
  I enjoyed the movie but thought it was inconclusive at the end. Perhaps that is how it was intended but the ending did not fit. It did feel two thirds of the ... read more »
  
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- - GP
  - 17 reviews
  - West London
  - 12 Sep 2009 at 02:04
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  A CLASSIC NOVEL
  
  Christopher Eccleston and Kate Winslet acted well in this novel a bit gruesome in places but well worth a look.
  
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  - Norfolk
  - 24 Jul 2005 at 11:39

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Critics' reviews
- An unhappy adaptation, with some jarringly anachronistic dialogue, which only occasionally gets to grips with Hardy's tragic story.
- 30543
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- "...Kate Winslet adds luster and energy to JUDE....The actress is the motor and emotional center of the movie..."
- 8284
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- This determinedly non-heritage adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure is an often impressive but oddly... read more on Time Out
- 43713
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...[Eccleston gives an] extraordinary performance....A fine atmosphere of dank misery..." -- Rating: B
- 8281
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[A] handsome, uncompromising film....JUDE glows with Eccleston's and Winslet's performances..."
- 8282
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A heartrending piece of work....[Winslet is] outstanding..."
- 8283
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  In this austere adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel JUDE THE OBSCURE, an intelligent young British man falls prey to romance, oppressive social conventions, and unspeakable tragedy in his unsanctioned relationship with his cousin. JUDE is a tragic romance, well acted by Kate Winslet (TITANIC), ...