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Let's Twist Againnew
Some may doubt the need to once more bring Dickens's tale to the screen, but Polanski's deft adaptation proves that there's still life in that well-worn story of a boy who beats the odds.
Austin Chronicle |
Steve Davis |
10-06-2005 |
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Tags: Oliver Twist, Roman Polanski
Gruel Intentionsnew
Well, he's got the dinginess down. In Roman Polanski's interpretation of Dickens' Oliver Twist, the London streets see hungry, unwashed masses taunted by nearby reminders of unattainable solvency.
Orlando Weekly |
Steve Schneider |
09-30-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Oliver Twist, Roman Polanski
The Plight of Childrennew
Roman Polanski offers a flawed but harrowing, empathetic view of the world seen through the eyes of its most powerless and invisible citizens. Oliver Twist's salvation comes at a great cost.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
09-29-2005 |
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Tags: Oliver Twist, Roman Polanski
