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• • In this exquisite adaptation of Peter Carey's novel, gambling is more than an obsession - it's a leap of faith. For... read more on Time Out

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    • 04 Nov 2008 at 00:18

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    Visually Ravishing, A Joy To Watch-Oscar & Lucinda (1997)

    Story of two misfits who fall in love. .....
    
    Extremly touhing, romantic & tragic. .....
    
    A beautiful film. .....
    
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    • 15 Jan 2006 at 22:04

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    A Flawless Fantasy

    Excellent film of Carey's long fantasy on the life of a gambling religious fanatic in the nineteenth century. The performances are first rate from both ... read more »

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    • 01 May 2012 at 13:48

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    The impossible dream.

    No film, however well directed, photographed and acted, can compete with the written word when the writer is as brilliant as Peter Carey. In 'Oscar and ... read more »

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    • Nitaray
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    • 22 Apr 2011 at 02:45

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    Surprisingly boring!

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    This was one of Lovefilm's suggestions based on my previous rentals, and as I'm a fan of Cate Blanchett I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately ... read more »

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    • EphraimGadsby
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    • Bury St. Edmunds
    • 01 Oct 2009 at 13:41

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    Oscar and Lucinda

    Fiennes at his twitchiest and Blanchett does her role proud as a quirky pair brought together by a shared compulsion. Rich with wonderful visual elements I ... read more »

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    • 15 Jan 2009 at 09:48

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    A broken thing, a miracle, a tragedy, a dream..

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    Oscar and Lucinda is only 'A broken thing, a miracle, a tragedy, a dream...' This says it all. Those who have seen it will never be able to forget this ... read more »

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    • 02 Oct 2008 at 21:35

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    didn't enjoy

    too hurried jumping from one bit to the next, didn't really get the message but to be fair I only rented this one to check something an article mentioned. ... read more »

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    • 21 Sep 2008 at 03:19

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    An interesting pair

    Excellent performances which capture the eccentricty of the characters. You feel their addiction, the unrequited longing & atmosphere of the book ... read more »

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    • 25 Feb 2007 at 23:46

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    Nice period drama

    I read the book and was blown away by the very talented Peter Carey. Obviosuly I wanted to see the film after reading the book. Although the book is always ... read more »

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    • Gary Bodle
    • Tenterden, Kent, England
    • 10 Oct 2006 at 12:54

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    Well acted but a boring movie

    I wouldnt watch it again as it wasnt worth it.

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    • 23 Sep 2006 at 14:29

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    It started so well, but didn't go anywhere

    It could have been a good movie, the actors were fantastic. But after a good start, it went down.

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    • 18 Aug 2006 at 16:51
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