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Synopsis: The love story of two misfits, an heiress and a would-be architect, set in 19th century Australia.
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett
Supporting actors: Ciarán Hinds, Tom Wilkinson, Richard Roxburgh, Clive Russell, Bille Brown, Josephine Byrnes, Barnaby Kay, Barry Otto, Linda Bassett, Geoffrey Rush, Polly Cheshire, Gillian Jones, Robert Menzies, Adam Hayes, James Tingey, Matyelok Gibbs, Sonia Ritter, Will Barton, Jonathan Markwood, Nicholas Tennant
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
MPAA Rating: Rated R for a scene of sexuality, and for brief violence.
ASIN: B001M3WPT8 (Rental) and B001M3WPWK (Purchase)
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,917 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars DESTINED TO BE, February 10, 2001
This review is from: Oscar & Lucinda [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Most films featuring Cate Blanchett are destined to be brilliant simply by virtue of her luminous presence. I would venture to say that her presence can elevate an otherwise mediocre film to being good. This is no easy feat. Oscar and Lucinda is a somewhat slow moving period picture, and while the subject matter is interesting, it will not engage the interest of every viewer. The movie could be well served with analysis of its complex elements, including its main characters' upbringings, the religious background of Ralph Fiennes's character, and the symbolic nature of the glass church the main characters build at the end. Blanchett is remarkable as the unconventional and gambling-addicted Miss Leplastrier, while the always brilliant Ralph Fiennes plays a tormented and equally gambling-addicted love interest who has been estranged from his deeply religious father. The characters are complex and rich, and the interaction between Blanchett and Fiennes' characters are deeply human and believable. The addictions from which both characters suffer are also quite believable onscreen. I felt that this was an underrated picture hindered only by the fact that it moved slowly. The ending is sad, but most good films do have a sad ending, even if the endings provide some kind of hope.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At Long Last On DVD!!!!!!!, February 7, 2005
This review is from: Oscar & Lucinda (DVD)
Based on the excellent Booker Prize wining novel of the same name by Peter Carey, "Oscar and Lucinda" is a gem of movie making but one that, sadly, has been little seen by the public.

Rewarded with only one Academy Award nomination (Best Costume Design) despite deserving more, in the year when the whole world was obsessed with the much inferior "Titanic," "Oscar and Lucinda" fell through the cracks playing mainly in independent movie houses and in those cineplexs that are not terrified of off center story telling and films made outside of Hollywood.

Ralph Fiennes and, in her leading role debut, the marvelous Cate Blanchett, lead an impressive cast in this beautifully shot movie (complete with a gorgeous Thomas Newman score) that tells the story of a love between two quirky misfits in 19th century society.

As part of its "fallen through the cracks" status, "Oscar and Lucinda" was released on VHS in mid 1997, a couple of years before DVD became the norm and has only in the past month finally been made available on this format. Sadly there are no extras here aside from the theatrical trailer. No director's or cast commentary, no making off featurette, not interviews etc. but the look of this feast for the eye film translates well to DVD and is here for all to see in glorious widescreen. It is several years late, but most welcomed and absolutely and unreservedly recommended.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Gem of a Movie, May 5, 2000
This review is from: Oscar & Lucinda [VHS] (VHS Tape)
I spent over a year looking for this movie and when I finally found it I wasn't disappointed. This interesting romance between two gamblers thrown together after a card game is enchanting. Every minute adds another shimmering thread to the movie's tapestry. The two lead actors were absolutely marvelous. Ralph Fiennes plays the role of the shy,modest, and moral Oscar surprisingly well and Cate Blanchett is absolutely luminous as the going against society type. If you love period, slightly odd movies of the romantic nature than buy this movie, you won't regret it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars OSCAR AND LUCINDA
The delivery was excellent but the DVD was dry and i found uninteresting.

I just could not get into the story.
Published 2 days ago by Thedore T.

5.0 out of 5 stars "Where is the sin?"
Ralph Fiennes was good in this movie. It is amazing to me that he was able to so transform himself into this character. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Rocklein

1.0 out of 5 stars I Hate This Movie
Look, if you really want to see an amazing piece of Fiennes work from this period of his career, go English Patient, yes I know it's cliché and maybe you've already scene it but... Read more
Published 11 months ago by jewessjen

4.0 out of 5 stars Six Rivers to Cross.
What started as a religious tale rapidly disintegrated into sin of commission. Filmed in the English countryside where the weather is infinitely damp and dreary. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Betty Burks

5.0 out of 5 stars The only boy who could ever reach me, was the son of a preacher man
I watched this again recently having last seen in on VHS some years ago. What was an excellent film then is even better now, particularly the sound which is a revelation where the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gerry O'neill

5.0 out of 5 stars Stimulating and Satisfying
While it's true what other reviewers said about it being "slow moving at times" and "not for everyone", if you like a good story - happy and tragic - and beautiful (and sensous)... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dye

5.0 out of 5 stars I could watch it over and over
This is one of the lovliest movies I have ever seen. Part of the pleasure comes from the gorgeous actors (Cate Slanchett is a stunning brunette in this movie), costumes and... Read more
Published on September 21, 2007 by Kate Higgins

2.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Failure
This film has all the elements of a grand epic. Had it been made in the 60s , it would have won the Academy Award. Read more
Published on July 21, 2007 by David Schweizer

2.0 out of 5 stars One beautifully filmed butchered mess of a movie!!!!!!!! Reading the book will help immensely!
(May 1,2007 addition)As a short intro to my original review,I have watched this film several times now because there are things about it that have staying/growing power that is... Read more
Published on April 4, 2007 by KerrLines

5.0 out of 5 stars A flawless film.
This film is simply perfect. It is extremely rare for me to feel this way about a film. Acting, story, costumes, casting, cinematography, sets (which include the amazing glass... Read more
Published on December 4, 2006 by J. Kara Russell

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