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Lolita

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A man marries his landlady so that he can take advantage of her daughter.
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Lolita

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If it can't quite live up to Nabokov's words, Adrian Lyne's Lolita manages to find new emotional notes in this complicated story, thanks in large part to its solid performances.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture How does Lyne's Lolita compare with Stanley Kubrick's, back in 1962? It's superior in balance. Feb 1, 2018 Full Review Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic Shorn of Nabokov's language, as it must be, any film of Lolita, even one as adequately made as Lyne's, must seem somewhat gaunt. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Mike Davies Birmingham Post This is an intelligent, faithful reading, suffused with a heady sense of atmosphere of a post war America that's also losing its innocence. Disturbing certainly, but the worst thing you can say is that it's a bit dramatically dull. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Michael Wood The New York Review of Books Dominique Swain as Lolita is appropriately sulky and gawky, and she has a sudden, delayed smile which lights up the whole film whenever it appears. Aug 17, 2018 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com [VIDEO ESSAY] Although it is considered sacrilege in some circles to say it, Adrian Lyne's 1997 film version of Vladimir Nabokov's often banned 1954 novel is a vast improvement over Stanley Kubrick's beloved 1962 version. Rated: A+ Jul 5, 2015 Full Review Jim Shelby Palo Alto Weekly Rated: 2/4 May 20, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nano N Fine performances. "Hopelessly poignant" Very uncomfortable to watch. The child is such a sadistic vixen that my allegiance ping ponged between the two leads. And she gets off scott free! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Emily H Lolita..good old Lolita. One of the hardest novels to adapt into a fim. Yet Adrian Lyne manages to do this in a perfectly sensitive and appealling manner, much unlike Kubrick's initial adaptation. Whilst also being picturesque, aesthetic and true to the time period, this novel is adapted in a way in which it allows us to see the bitter sweet nature of it all whilst also taking away the consequences and truly painful, twisted sentiment of this trope. It doesn't overly romanticise the situation. Nor does it put a big, awkward lesson in our face. It does the teaching subtly, through laughter and tears. Whilst watching this film, we can't help but applaud Dominique Swain for her take of the character. It must have been daunting and hard for her, to portray this girl younger than her but in situations more mature than she probably has experienced. Imagine how difficult it would of been to kiss a man essentially triple your age for a film? She takes on the role perfectly, reminding us constantly of Lolita's innocence and hormonal youth unlike yet again, the 1962 version of this film. So, if you're ready to wittness new tabboos and probably cry your eyes out, give Lolita a watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Chris F My immediate reaction to any attempt at sympathising with Humbert is utter disbelief. What on earth were they thinking? This man is a predator, a loathsome creep who not only sexualised but also engaged in sexual acts with a young girl he was meant to protect as her legal guardian. He utterly decimated her life. Dolores was meant to be in school, experiencing a normal childhood, socialising, and flourishing. Instead, her innocence was stolen, and her future irrevocably scarred. There can be no compassion, no quarter given, for someone who commits such an egregious violation. Adding to his monstrous acts, he is also a murderer. While the man he killed may have been deserving of his fate, that does not in any way absolve Humbert of his crime or diminish the horror of his actions. My heart truly aches for Dolores. She was a victim in every sense of the word, used and abused, and ultimately met a tragic end. It is truly awful to witness. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Makemake P Unnecessary remake. Too fast paced storyline. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Audience Member Ending made me sad... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Maddie B One of the best films created. Often overlooked for it's heavy themes and different take on reality. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A man marries his landlady so that he can take advantage of her daughter.
Director
Adrian Lyne
Producer
Mario Kassar, Joel B. Michaels
Screenwriter
Stephen Schiff
Production Co
Guild, Pathe UK, Lolita Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.4M
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Surround