The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

1997

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  • 1

7.7| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.

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Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast
InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.
Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
Fatma Suarez The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
hathead If you like this sort of thing (and I do), you should love this. The English countryside is glorious, the costumes are wonderful, and the view of society is far more realistic (gritty...and bawdy) than you'll find in the A&E adaptations of Jane Austen's works. Nothing against Jane Austen, mind you.The cast is superb, particularly Samantha Morton. If you are like me, when you come to the end you'll find yourself wanting more.It's been my experience that one can't go wrong with an A&E/BBC co-production, and this version of Tom Jones certainly lives up to that rule.
barbf I loved this miniseries and went out and bought it. It's extremely true to Fielding's style and philosophy, and I've always been a big fan of Fielding. I think it's far superior to Tony Richardson's version, in which Albert Finney was just too old to play this part. I think Max Beesley achieves the mix of innocence, good-heartedness and sensuality that Tom must have. I also think Samantha Morton walks the line between showing Sophia's dutiful side and the explosive temper that she inherited from her father, Squire Western. It's a lot of fun.
Scooter-8 I beg to differ with Julie who hated this adaptation of TOM JONES. I think the problem with it is that watching this is a lot more like reading an older book such as TOM JONES, more like it than most adaptations. You have to settle into the slower pace and appreciate the details that come with the pace. I find all of the seven featured leads outstanding, each having wonderful moments of their own. Max Beesley and Samantha Morton do SO much with their characters. I haven't seen him in anything else but if you want to really appreciate her, watch this TOM JONES and then right after it, watch the excellent film JESUS' SON. She's amazing. In conclusion - I say if you're inclined at all to watch this TOM JONES, do a little deep breathing or meditating first and you will, like me, LOVE it.
Olivia Chillia My Development of the Novel class (a senior level class) watched this adaptation of the novel and found it delightful and enlightening. The class was held during spring quarter after lunch. Even people who normally skipped class on Friday (spring fever, you know) came just to watch Tom Jones.The costumes were excellent! Honour's and Squire Western's characters in particular were over the top (left visible toothmarks on the scenery), but since this falls into the comedy category it all fits.I'd highly recommend this for serious literature students as well as for those who have no patience with the written word.