Big Issue Review "Great Expectations"

Personally I am not very intent or motivated on black and white films; but Carlton's production of "Great Expectations" digitally remastered on DVD took me by surprise. David Lean (director) did a fantastic Job. The use of music and fade edits to show emotion and time pass really astonished me- I thought it was pretty rare for a film produced in the 40's to use such advanced technology and special effects. The film really grabs the attention if the viewer from the start; it uses mist which makes the audience fell like they are going on an adventure and don't know what to expect.
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