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Far from the Madding Crowd
2015 119 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.2
Drama, Romance
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
🎭 Based on
«Far from the Madding Crowd»
byThomas Hardy
Trailers
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Description
In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a hardworking young sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.
Budget:
$14.5M
US Gross:
$12.24M
Worldwide:
$30.3M
Starring
Carey Mulligan
Actor
Matthias Schoenaerts
Actor
Michael Sheen
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 11 nominations total
Key opinion
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015) is widely regarded as a visually stunning and well-acted period drama, though opinions are sharply divided on its success as an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. While many praise the atmospheric cinematography and Carey Mulligan's performance, critics of the film frequently cite a lack of narrative depth and an over-simplification of the complex source material.
| Production | The film features high-quality production design and cinematography that effectively capture the lush, pastoral atmosphere of 19th-century England. | |
| Acting | Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts deliver compelling, layered performances that anchor the central emotional dynamics. | |
| Adaptation | The adaptation is criticized for condensing the novel too aggressively, resulting in underdeveloped character arcs and a loss of psychological depth. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing and structural flow are divisive, with some finding it a poetic, well-paced experience while others perceive it as rushed, disjointed, or lacking in necessary dramatic momentum. |