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Summary: A movie with an inspiring message
Review: I guess the best movies generally have a lesson for life, which we can use to do good for both ourselves and those we love. Lolita is the story of a man who becomes transfixed on a young lady called 'Lolita'. It is a story of love and total devotion; had she not have been so young, one would marvel at the dedication he showed toward her, and the sexual power she exerted on him. But she was young. The imagery and the plot in this version are so deep and penetrate the depths of the psyche. Both inspire sorrow for both stars, and awe. Most importantly, one can see that a love such as this, while initially with pure motive, (in his mind) ultimately darkens in its results, and always does untold and immense damage to the one that you would love in such a way. A lifetime of consequences. Even several lifetimes. One could extend this to everyday life, where a parents desire to give a child all he/she desires can lead to a manipulation of the parent and ultimately to the childs demise. This video is the best I have seen.
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Summary: View this splendid film, but read the novel too.
Review: Nabokov's "Lolita" is a masterwork of psychological fiction of such complexity that one marvels that it could be rendered into film, but Adrian Lyne's version is a splendid success. Jeremy Irons is perfectly cast as Humbert. His superb portrayals of obsession include: Damage, Dead Ringers, M. Butterfly, Swann in Love, and Betrayal, so it is not surprising that he is so convincing as Humbert. What is astounding is the chemistry between Irons and Dominique Swain as Lolita. Swain who had no previous acting experience simply either cues off Irons or puts her own natural instincts as a fourteen year old in Director Lyne's hands and delivers not only a stunning nymphet portrayal, but its destructive effect upon her life.In the novel Humbert maintained he, "...had the utmost respect for ordinary children with their purity and vulnerability....But how his heart beat when, among the innocent throng, he espied a demon child...maidens who, to certain bewitched travelers, twice or many time older than they, reveal their true nature which is not human, but nymphic (that is demoniac)". It is this delusional obsession of his that traps Lolita. Ultimately in the depths of his remorse and self-hatred for what he has done to her,and to cleanse himself of his obsession, he murders the debauched Quilty,who has "cheated me of my redemption". Viewers will want to read the novel to experience Nabokov's marvelous art and the full range of Humbert's ironic intricate character.
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Summary: A Moving and Touching Experience
Review: I thought that this was a beautifully made movie. The unusual subject was handled with with grace and class. I wanted to hate Humbert, but I found myself feeling sorry for him. Kudos to the director!
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Summary: A MOVIE WRONGED BY THE MASSES
Review: I read Lolita two years ago. I was awed by the sheer mastery of the work, its fantastic usage of the English language, its intricate plot, and its keen awareness to detail. I was spellbound, and in two days I was through the book and had to step back and relish in what I had just read. American literature had taken a delightful new turn, in which symbolism could be cleverly disguised in the form of struggling personas. I was aware of the haunting rumors plaguing the work even before I plucked it from the bookstore shelf. In truth I believe those who protest against it have not even read the novel. Their arguments, in summary, claim that a normal person upon reading the work will suddenly become aware of their inner desires to become a pedophile. Such arguments were posed at the release of the 1997 film adaptation. I empathize with the director, cast and crew for the torments they endured during their lengthy journey to reveal their film upon its completion. It's a great pity that those who railed against it claimed the film to be a "porn" movie, promoting pedophilia. Sad they have such little faith in society and cannot extract the deep message such a movie offers. Rather they wish to shield the eyes of the public, and take away one of their limited freedoms. I am certain these protestors only absorbed the rumors that have accompanied the novel since its publication, and have not even leafed through the novel. And if they have they surely were scouring for the "hot little bits" of which there are none. I think instead they should focus their energies upon the 55+ men who marry women in their early twenties. Would this be robbing the cradle? Would this be pedophila? Probably not in their eyes. Jeremy Irons, (Humbert Humbert), will awe you, as it is his best role to date. The screenplay is poignant, the soundtrack plays perfectly with the twisted emotions. I hope those who are reading this will see the film and allow it to touch your heart as it has mine. Forget the corrupting rumors for two-and-a-half hours. Lolita is a love story, a sad and tragic love story. See it and be changed forever.
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Summary: A MOVIE WRONGED BY THE MASSES
Review: I read Lolita two years ago. I was amazed by its fantastic usage of the English language, its intricate plot, its manipulation of the human soul and its psychological prowess. I remembered this work having been banned and ridiculed as an atrocity of American literature and even, yes, a promoter of pedophilia. Indeed the novel had to be taken on a mature level. And I am sure those who claimed it to be a "porn book" have never read the novel, only absorbed the many fascinating though incredible misbegotten rumors about the piece. The film directed my Adrian Lyan is by far the best rendition of the novel I think will ever be seen. In truth I do not know why this director, his actors and crew had to endure such disaster in their distribution of their film upon its completion. It's a great pity that society has contracted in its willingness to absorb deep messages from the movies. And I am horrified by the numbers of people who railed against its release. Their arguments claimed a normal person, upon seeing the film and observing none of its mastery, afterward would suddenly come aware of their inner desires to become a pedophile. Sad these ranters have such little faith in the public. Perhaps they should rave against the 55+ men who marry women in their early twenties and deem them pedophiles. Most likely these people have not even read the book and it's a crime their voice should rise above those who have. See the movie. Anyone with half a literary brain would agree this film stays true to the mastery of the novel. Jeremy Irons (who plays Humbert Humbert) will awe you, as it is his best role to date. You only live once. Forget the rumors for two-and-a-half hours and see the movie.
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Summary: AN ESSENTIAL SELECTION FOR EVERY TRUE FILM COLLECTOR
Review: Nabokov gave us a classic novel. As deeply as was possible almost 40 years ago, Stanley Kubrick, James Mason, Peter Sellers, Shelley Winters and Sue Lyons, in 1962, brought to the screen at least a taste of the flavor of this haunting tale of obsession and outcome. At long last, Adrian Lyne has broken the final barriers to a true presentation of what lies behind one of the the forbidden doors of the human psyche. While performances by Frank Langella and Melanie Griffith were slightly stilted, Jeremy Iron's portrayl of Humbert was masterful and truly exhibited the emotional "roller coaster" Nabokov intended for this character. No less impressive and charming was Dominique Swain's Lolita. Her performance embodies Nabokov's intent to show the effects of such a total obsession as Humbert's on the transition of a girl to a woman. Swain pulls this off with total aplomb. The final scenes between Humbert and Quilty far surpass the 1962 efforts of Mason and Sellers. This is a truly delightful film with perhaps moralistic lessons for all of us. It should defintiely be on any film lover's shelf.
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Summary: The best movie, I've ever seen
Review: It was some months ago when I saw that wornderful film and I was really surprised, because it was directed with a speciall "passion" I'm nineteen and that may be why I stilisez myself to Lolita's person, and...I have to confuse: it is possible, I could fall in love with a man such as Jeremy Irons. But now I have a problem, because I can't buy the video in the Czech republic. I'm sad... Please realise more movies like this!
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Summary: The best of the best on video
Review: Finally the powers that be in the entertainment industry have graced us with one of the most provocotive love stories in this century. In "Lolita" the casting and closeness to the original novel written by Vladimar Nabokov, provides the viewer with a cinema event that will reman in their minds as a superb example of what movies are supposed to be. A must rent !!!!!
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Summary: A "must see" movie of a "must read " book
Review: This movie is as close as it gets to perfectly presenting the famous novel. I have read the book numerous times and it is always fascinating. If you are taken with the movie and wish to read the novel, by all means read the annotated Lotita. There are many, many foreign language uses and other literary references made by Nabokov that will "blow by" most readers. The annotations bring a far fuller meaning to his writing.
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Summary: Many great extra features on DVD version
Review: Adrianne Lynn has captured the essence of this masterpiece and the heart of its characters. The extra features on the DVD provide an exciting array of ways to understand the many complexities of this story. The screen tests are utterly marvelous; the deleted scenes tell us how completely Lynn understood this book but felt constrained from showing it all in the film. The greatest feature is the Director's Commentary, where he takes us through the film and provides wonderful insights. This DVD is certainly worth the price-- in fact it's worth the price of buying a DVD player!
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