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Lolita Reviews

1997

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Lyne (FATAL ATTRACTION) tries his hand at a more faithful adaptation of Nabokov's novel than Kubrick was allowed to attempt in 1962. In the process, Irons gives an amazing, tortured performance as Humbert Humbert, the professor who can not control his physical desires for 12 year-old Dolores Haze (Swain). Swain also turns in an .. Read more

Starring	Jeremy Irons, Melanie Griffith, Frank Langella, Dominique Swain
Director	Adrian Lyne
Genres	Drama

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  This used to be a ...
  
  This used to be a classic but - thanks to person or persons unknown - it has been censored to the point of incomprehensiblity. I've got the original tape ... read more »
  
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  - 01 Sep 2004 at 15:16
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  - 6
  Not recommended!!
  
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  I chose this film as I've always been a fan of Jeremy Irons and I thought I had chosen well. However, whilst the narration tries to justify the actions of ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 05 Mar 2010 at 09:24
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  last tango in paris
  
  Had to continue watching this film just to see if it made any sense as it progressed - it didn't.
  
  Very disappointing and bordering on the ... read more »
  
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- - Jeanne
  - 5 reviews
  - York
  - 31 Jan 2010 at 19:11
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  Captivating
  
  I have not read the book so I knew very little about the story, I had been told it was about paedophilia. However it is a lot more complicated than that. ... read more »
  
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- - Sammy1973
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  - King's Lynn
  - 08 Oct 2009 at 15:49
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  LOLITA MARK II
  
  Adrian Lyne's update shows more fidelity to the novel than it's predecessor. There's far more substance, far more heart and far more humour. Irons ... read more »
  
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- - DWC
  - 3 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 15 Sep 2009 at 02:10
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  Love-shmove, good film
  
  I've seen this film a couple of times now and whilst I agree that in places it feels a little drawn out I still think this is a superb film.
  
  I ... read more »
  
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  - Kent
  - 23 Jul 2009 at 17:28
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  Lolita
  
  Excellent film though distasteful subject, sensitively handled adaptation of Nobokov's controversial tale; I watched this film expecting to hate it but ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 14 Jun 2009 at 23:03
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  LOLITA
  
  I FOUND THE CONTENT OF THIS FILM CONCERNING . NOT FOR ME
  
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- - SORTEDGEEZER
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  - Wigan
  - 13 Jun 2009 at 21:30
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  Lolita
  
  Started watching thinking that, as it starred Jeremy Irons, this would be a good film. Have to say, that I did not watch more than 30 minutes before giving up. ... read more »
  
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  - Didcot
  - 01 Jun 2009 at 16:57
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  Excellent story, average performance
  
  It is a famous film and I want to see it for long time. However, the film itself is dissapointing... can be performed in a much better way, and show the ... read more »
  
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  - Leighton Buzzard
  - 14 Mar 2009 at 10:46
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  awkward viewing
  
  this film is awkward to watch at times - obviously the issue in the film happens more than people know about and it's good to see a debated topic portrayed ... read more »
  
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  - Romford
  - 19 Jan 2009 at 09:04
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  This used to be a ...
  
  This used to be a classic but - thanks to person or persons unknown - it has been censored to the point of incomprehensiblity. I've got the original tape ... read more »
  
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  - William#28
  - PAR
  - 01 Sep 2004 at 15:16
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  Lolita
  
  Adrian Lyne's Lolita could have been everything the gutter press would have had you believe it was. This is, after all, the director of 9 1/2 Weeks. ... read more »
  
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- - SAI81
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  - Tonbridge
  - 13 Aug 2006 at 12:18
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  Excellent
  
  Wonderfully sensitive and moving performances by Jeremy Irons and Dolores Haze, in a troubling and ultimately tragic story.
  
  Carefully filmed to ... read more »
  
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  - Devon, England
  - 06 Oct 2006 at 11:36
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  Captivating
  
  I have not read the book so I knew very little about the story, I had been told it was about paedophilia. However it is a lot more complicated than that. ... read more »
  
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- - Sammy1973
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  - King's Lynn
  - 08 Oct 2009 at 15:49
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  Subtley Erotic
  
  The fact that this film is an 18 certificate, is interesting because there is nothing in there that signifies that certification. Maybe it is the subject ... read more »
  
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- - LadySleek
  - Birmingham
  - 06 Mar 2005 at 22:23
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  Good film
  
  Beautiful film, yes...but it will (should) make you uneasy on occasions. The acting is so realistic that you can't help but warm to Jeremy Irons' ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 31 Dec 2004 at 15:13
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  Misguided love
  
  An excellent film! The movie serves the book very well. A deeply disturbing story, but who is the victim? Probably no-one.
  
  The film is intriguing ... read more »
  
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- - Craig123
  - East Yorkshire
  - 27 Feb 2005 at 20:33
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  Lolita
  
  It was okay, not bad.
  
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  - hemel, herts
  - 14 Oct 2006 at 22:28
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  A fine piece of acting
  
  Some of the scenes could have been really uncomfortable, but the way the characters are delved into you can understand why they take those actions. If it was ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 26 Apr 2005 at 10:56
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  Brilliant!!
  
  The theme of the film may be uncomfortable for some, but if you are willing to set aside your preconceptions and enter Lynes film with an open mind then you are... read more »
  
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  - Coventry, England
  - 15 Oct 2005 at 21:50

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