Tom Jones (1963) Reviews

Tom Jones (1963)
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Tony Richardson's adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic novel was one of the most critically acclaimed and popular comedies of its time, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film follows Tom Jones (Albert Finney), a country boy who becomes one of the wildest playboys in 18th century England, developing a ravenous taste for women, food, and rowdy adventures. Over the course of the film, Jones tries to amass his own fortune and win the heart of Sophie (Susannah York). Not only does John Osborne's Oscar-winning screenplay stay true to the tone of the novel, but the cast -- including Lynn Redgrave in her first screen role -- tears into the story with spirited abandon, making the movie a wildly entertaining and witty experience. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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Starring:
Albert Finney, Susannah York, (more)
Director(s):
Tony Richardson
Format(s):
DVD
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Ted S.

Albert Finney is hilarious as a likeable philanderer who angers the stuffy English society of the 18th century.

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Fred B.

This is a very funny movie, a great adaptation of the novel. The negative reviews appearing here just don't get it.

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Robert L.

I didn't make it all the way through. I enjoy many movies from the '60s, arthouse movies, foreign films, etc and I think of myself that is accepting of many genres. But I just didn't find this movie enjoyable at any level.

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Janice C.

I saw this movie for the first time in "Film as Narrative Art" class in college. I've seen it 2-3 times since, and never tire of it. It's clever, bawdy, and a cinematic trailblazer. If you only know Albert Finney as the swollen old coot in Erin Brokovich, you MUST see this to appreciate his early work. Highly recommend this movie!

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Jeffrey T.

Don't see how this won best picture. Must have been a bad year.

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Greg W.

During the late 80's and early 90's, Merchant-Ivory made a series of productions that racked up one Oscar nomination after another. Beautiful and elegant, these films were so "tasteful," they were sometimes stiff and unimaginative. Tony Richardson's "Tom Jones" is the complete opposite: it makes no attempt to be "tasteful." In fact, it's refreshingly rowdy and over-the-top. The self-conscious style may be a little dated, but it's never boring. This is more like a boorish sex comedy masquerading as a 'high class' period piece. A nice kick in the pants to a notoriously stuffy genre, and a young Albert Finney gives the finest and most entertaining performance of his career.

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Brad A.

I am absolutely astounded this unbelievably lame piece of trash could have won Best Picture. We couldn't watch more than 20 minutes it was so awful. The characters were preposterously broad, it was ridiculously slapstick, and the narrator reminded me of that narrating guy without a neck in Rocky Horror Picture Show. Except that movie was fun.

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Robert F.

How can I describe this strange corny offering? "Barry Lyndon meets Benny Hill"? Not sure how it won best picture, but it's worth a look just the same.

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Alanscott B.

Very rarely do I stop watching a movie and not finish. this was one of the rare ones. how did this piece of crap win a best picture Oscar? The dialogue was hard to understand; the editing was choppy.

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Jackie A.

Finney plays the part well but this is an outdated and nauseating movie. I stopped watching after 45 minutes. Acadamy should revoke it's best picture award on this one.

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    Ted S.

    Albert Finney is hilarious as a likeable philanderer who angers the stuffy English society of the 18th century.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Fred B.

    This is a very funny movie, a great adaptation of the novel. The negative reviews appearing here just don't get it.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Robert L.

    I didn't make it all the way through. I enjoy many movies from the '60s, arthouse movies, foreign films, etc and I think of myself that is accepting of many genres. But I just didn't find this movie enjoyable at any level.

    Yes   |   No

     
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