Let's get one thing straight from the start: this isn't your typical cosy period drama. The title may suggest 18th century London, little match girls and chim-chimeny sweeps, but Great Expectations is set firmly in modern-day America – Florida swamps, aeroplanes, skyscrapers, baseball caps... And it's hard to believe that this film could go wrong, with three fine actors (De Niro, Bancroft and Paltrow) playing full-bodied characters penned by one of the best authors who’s ever lived.
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