Jude is a stonemason in late 19th century England who had a dream of becoming a University professor one day. And then he fell in love with his cousin. This movie based on a Thomas Hardy novel is one of the most melancholy films I've ever seen. But sadness flows so beautifully in this film, thanks to excellent vision by the director Winterbottom and surprisingly mature script. The movie catches the 19th century mentality nicely, but without delivering any cliché in perspective. Winterbottom was aided by brilliant performances by both Eccleston and a 20-year-old Kate Winslet. Some complain about the inclusion of nudity in the film. But this is art.
I never read the novel. But with a film such beautiful, it doesn't really matter whether it follows the novel truthfully or not.
I never read the novel. But with a film such beautiful, it doesn't really matter whether it follows the novel truthfully or not.