The three films of "Oliver Twist" (1948, 1968, 2005) are all classics. If you are a fan of Dickens' works, especially a loyal reader of "Oliver Twist", then these three films are all Not to be missed. They each have their own strengths and complement each other to fill in all the characters and wonderful details of the original book, and present the dark fairy tale world of Dickens in their own unique era style (black and white film, musical, modern color film)
In the overall tone of the film, the black and white version is a unique style of the era, not to mention. The tone of the 1968 musical version is obviously much brighter than the original. Of course, this is also set in line with the cheerful stage effect of the musical. The 1968 version has won many awards including the Oscar for best picture. The tone sense of the 2005 version is the closest to the original. It is simply an oil painting. The classic masterpieces of the era two hundred years ago are reproduced on the silver screen. Together with the wonderful background music, they are painted in the style of Dickens.
The Cast of Oliver Twist
The most commendable thing about the three editions of "Oliver Twist" is the casting. The hero Oliver in the 1948 and 1968 editions looks very similar, but they look obviously older than the original Oliver, especially the 1948 edition feels at least Three to four years older. The 2005 version of Oliver has the highest appearance, and his age is more consistent. I think as the little mourners of the coffin shop, the melancholy temperament of the 2005 version is the most obvious. Version 48 works well because it is a black and white film.
fagin's casting
I think the reason why the 2005 version of "Oliver Twist" is called a casting success is that the two actors Oliver and Fagin are just out of Dickens' book. The makeup look of the 1948 version is a bit blunt, and Fagin's nose is too fake. The 1968 version of Fagin always felt too tall, and the 48 version also had this problem. But the 68 version of Fagin is more like an old gentleman, and the 05 version is the real Jewish old man.
Nancy's Casting
The 1948 version of Nancy was astonishing, and she abruptly compared the two versions of Nancy in color. However, as a female thief at the bottom of the society, the 48th version of Nancy is indeed too beautiful. However, the 68 version and the 05 version of Nancy are also more like a good family woman rather than a wrong woman. In contrast, the 05 version of Bette's appearance may be more suitable for Nancy.
The casting of pickpocketing teenagers led by Jack Dawkins
Clever Gui'er can be said to be the soul of the pickpocketing gang. The 1948 version of the pickpocketed teenagers looked older as a whole (the appearance was more in line with the disgusting little hooligans), the 1968 version felt much better, similar in age, but looked at Unlike problem children; the 2005 version feels the best, similar in age, and Noah and the others are wretched in appearance and look like a group of genuine little villains. However, the 2005 version of the smart ghost is too handsome... that young but fierce phase fans in the bones are countless. The 68 version of the smart ghost is too cute. I think the 05 version was inspired by the 68 version and deliberately focused on portraying the classic image of the smart ghost.
Sykes' casting
As the first villain of "Oliver Twist", all three versions of Bill Sykes are ferocious. The 1948 version has a leopard head and eyes, the 1968 version is the most handsome, and the 2005 version looks quite similar to his dog.
The casting of other supporting roles can also be called expressive
The three editions of Oliver Twist are the most impressive of several musicals from the 1968 edition: Workhouse Orphans Sing Hunger; Snapper takes Oliver to London; Snapper and Nancy ride in a carriage; Oliver's beautiful morning at Mr. Brownlow's house and many more. "Oliver Twist" is a masterpiece that I wanted to read nearly 20 years ago. It's a pity that I only started to read the original book and related movies in the past year, and I was impressed by the talent of Charles Dickens again and again. It is a huge regret that I can fully enjoy "Oliver Twist" in this life.
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