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Movie Maven: 'Great Expectations'

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by Stephanie Curtis

November 15, 2013

David Walliams, Toby Irvine, Great Expectations
David Walliams and Toby Irvine in 'Great Expectations', directed by Mike Newell.
BBC Films

MPR Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis talks to Steve Seel and Jill Riley about a new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Holliday Grainger, Jason Flemyng, Robbie Coltrane, David Williams and Toby Irvine. Great Expectations is directed by Mike Newell.

Stephanie describes Newell's adaptation as "gorgeous," and something people of all ages can enjoy together. Great Expectations is rated PG-13 and is screening at the Landmark Edina 4 Theatre.

Bonus 2: Listen to the audio as Stephanie, Steve and Jill speculate on the future film popularity of zombies, witches, werewolves and aliens.

MPR's Movie Maven, Stephanie Curtis, joins The Current's Morning Show to talk about films every Friday at 8:30 a.m.