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Oliver Twist (2005) short review

Kendra April 30, 2005
Oliver Twist (2005)

Roman Polanski’s feature version of the Dickens story was definitely entertaining, although Polanski dropped some of the more far-fetched plotlines (and some characters) in order (I think) to make it grittier. FABULOUS average-person 1840s wear in all the street scenes — keep your eyes on the extras. Nancy and Bet wear nice lower class/prostitute wear, although I thought Nancy’s puffy-sleeved red taffeta dress a bit far-fetched.

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