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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Tale of Two Cities |
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“A Tale of Two Cities” has been filmed more than a dozen times, but this Ralph
Thomas-directed film starring Dirk Bogarde is my favorite. Filmed in 1958, this black and
white version seems to capture better than the others the true atmosphere of the
times--remember, “it was the best of times; it was the worst of times”--when London and
Paris were mortal enemies and intrigue and deception were on every corner and aboard
every stage! From the Charles Dickens novel, the movie examines the spirit of the French
revolution and its tragedies and ramifications, the insanities commiteed in the name of the
revolution with its countless deaths by guillotine, and the disregard for civil liberties--all i
the name of Mother Liberty. Certainly it captures the melodrama of Dickens, and of the
times, and Bogarde's dual role of Sydney and Charles as the ill-fated and ill-starred heros is one of his best.
--Bill Hobbs, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Tale of Two Cities |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 18th century
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- love triangle/polygon
How much story is philosophy rather than plot?
- 3 (some)
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- a lawyer creature
Age:
- 20's-30's
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average
Events of movie makes character more...
- sensitive
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) ample bosom & buttocks
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an organization
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Movie makes you feel...
- in awe
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- None
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