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Far from the Madding Crowd

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
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Matthias Schoenaerts and Carey Mulligan in Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.
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In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldw... Read allIn Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
49K
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POPULARITY
3,717
371
  • Director
    • Thomas Vinterberg
  • Writers
    • Thomas Hardy(based on the novel by)
    • David Nicholls(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Carey Mulligan
    • Matthias Schoenaerts
    • Michael Sheen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Thomas Vinterberg
  • Writers
    • Thomas Hardy(based on the novel by)
    • David Nicholls(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Carey Mulligan
    • Matthias Schoenaerts
    • Michael Sheen
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    • 172User reviews
    • 238Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 12 nominations

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    Far From the Madding Crowd: "The Suitors"
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    Matthias Schoenaerts and Carey Mulligan in Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
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    Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan
    • Bathsheba Everdeneas Bathsheba Everdene
    Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts
    • Gabriel Oakas Gabriel Oak
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • William Boldwoodas William Boldwood
    Tom Sturridge
    Tom Sturridge
    • Sergeant Francis Troyas Sergeant Francis Troy
    Tilly Vosburgh
    • Mrs. Hurstas Mrs. Hurst
    Mark Wingett
    Mark Wingett
    • Bailiff #1as Bailiff #1
    Dorian Lough
    Dorian Lough
    • Bailiff #2as Bailiff #2
    Sam Phillips
    Sam Phillips
    • Sergeant Doggettas Sergeant Doggett
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Fanny Robbinas Fanny Robbin
    Bradley Hall
    Bradley Hall
    • Joseph Poorgrassas Joseph Poorgrass
    Hilton McRae
    • Jacob Smallburyas Jacob Smallbury
    Jessica Barden
    Jessica Barden
    • Liddyas Liddy
    Harry Peacock
    Harry Peacock
    • Jan Cogganas Jan Coggan
    Victor McGuire
    Victor McGuire
    • Bailiff Pennywaysas Bailiff Pennyways
    Jody Halse
    Jody Halse
    • Farmer Stoneas Farmer Stone
    Pauline Whitaker
    • Parishioneras Parishioner
    Belinda Low
    • Parishioner #2as Parishioner #2
    Leonard Szepietowski
    • All Saints Vicaras All Saints Vicar
    • Director
      • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Writers
      • Thomas Hardy(based on the novel by)
      • David Nicholls(screenplay by)
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    The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. —Fox Searchlight
    • farm
    • sheep
    • three men in love with the same woman
    • based on novel
    • playing
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      • Drama
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence
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    • Trivia
      Carey Mulligan suggested Matthias Schoenaerts for the role of Gabriel Oak after having seen him in De rouille et d'os (2012). Mulligan told Total Film, "The minute I saw Rust and Bone I called [director] Thomas Vinterberg and I was like, 'That's who I want!'. He's brilliant - one of those effortlessly manly actors".
    • Goofs
      In the final scene when Gabriel leaves the farm he is wearing white trousers and white shirt with a dark waistcoat but shortly later when B catches up with him he is dressed in completely different clothes.
    • Quotes

      Bathsheba Everdene: It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in a language chiefly made by men to express theirs.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Alan Cumming/Carey Mulligan/Ludacris (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      La Musica Notturna delle Strade di Madrid
      Written by Luigi Boccherini (as Boccherini)

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    5/10
    A decent adaptation of a problematic novel, which awkwardly tries to find a feminist angle where there isn't much of one to begin with.
    How do you solve a problem like Bathsheba Everdene? It's a question that has plagued literary enthusiasts since 1874, when Thomas Hardy first introduced her to the world in one of his classic novels, Far From The Madding Crowd. Today, 141 years later, that same question haunts Thomas Vinterberg's sumptuous, smart adaptation - one that tries valiantly, but doesn't wholly succeed, in celebrating the strength of a character that was always somewhat illusory to begin with.

    In a time ruled and defined exclusively by men, Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) stands apart as a free-spirited, independent young lass who refuses to bow to convention. When she inherits the farm belonging to her late uncle, she insists on running it herself - working in the fields and sacking the male workers who disrespect her authority. Small wonder, then, that Bathsheba draws the attention of three suitors, each one representing a different social class and a unique brand of manhood: stoic farmer Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts); stern, serious-minded landowner William Boldwood (Michael Sheen); and sexy, emotionally scarred sergeant Francis Troy (Tom Sturridge).

    The main problem with Hardy's novel, which is largely replicated in Vinterberg's faithful adaptation, is its awkward attitude towards its lead female character. To be sure, Hardy gives Bathsheba a modern voice that still rings true today: "It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in a language chiefly made by men to express theirs," she declares. It's a line so delicious that screenwriter David Nicholls nicked it wholesale for the film. And yet, on a deeper reading of the novel, it becomes far harder to tell whether Hardy is celebrating Bathsheba's independence, or punishing her for it.

    To their credit, Vinterberg and Nicholls do try a little harder to add a truly feminist bent to their version of Bathsheba's story. More care is taken to forge a genuine emotional connection between Bathsheba and Gabriel, even as her seduction of William Boldwood is made less purposeful. Bathsheba still finds herself approaching Sergeant Troy with lust rather than caution, but she does so in a more clear-eyed manner. In effect, Mulligan's Bathsheba seems bemused at and somewhat resigned to the sillier decisions she makes in her romantic pursuits.

    The trouble is that, while these little changes do add up to a stronger character, they also result in thematic and tonal confusion. The truth of the matter is that Hardy was not always concerned with celebrating Bathsheba as a character in her own right - he was frequently more interested in commenting on the ideal romantic suitor, the kind of man to whom Bathsheba should give her heart. There's never any doubt, in Hardy's mind at least, what her choice should be. After a point, then, Vinterberg's film flounders because there is, truthfully, no real tension in the romantic dilemma that stares Bathsheba in the face.

    It's a shame, because Vinterberg has brought Hardy's world to life with a very good cast indeed. Mulligan plays the fire and spirit of Bathsheba well, although she's trapped as much by the script as her character is by Hardy's words and ideas in the novel. As the sturdy Gabriel Oak (his surname says it all), Schoenaerts turns a rather dull but handy lump of a man into a semi-credible romantic prospect. The ever-reliable Sheen doesn't have quite enough screen-time, but nevertheless packs a great deal of depth and despair into the loss of William Boldwood's heart (and, perhaps, mind) to the charms of Ms. Everdene. There's almost more to be enjoyed in the semi-confessional scene shared by these two very different men as they sheepishly dance around their feelings for the same woman. Sturridge, meanwhile, is the relatively weaker link in the cast; his performance is fuelled more by his sexy moustache and saucy swordmanship than anything else.

    At a point in time when female-led films are being discussed, dissected and celebrated more than ever before, Far From The Madding Crowd would - at least on the surface - appear to be part of this growing tradition. The filmmakers have certainly tried to create a version of Bathsheba Everdene that's unequivocally appealing to a modern audience. But it's an effort that, ultimately, doesn't quite work, since the point of Hardy's novel was arguably more about the man Bathsheba should marry, and less about Bathsheba herself.
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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Xa Đám Đông Điên Loạn
    • Filming locations
      • Mapperton, Beaminster, Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • BBC Films
      • TSG Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • £12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,236,500
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $164,985
      • May 3, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,229,977
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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