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Jul 13, 2012
91
In Michael Winterbottom's Trishna, Thomas Hardy's Victorian romantic tragedy "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" proves surprisingly adaptable to contemporary India.
Jul 12, 2012
80
With Trishna, his (Winterbottom) penchant for risks has once again paid off.
Jul 19, 2012
75
The subtitle of Hardy's novel was "A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented," and that's the approach taken here.
Jul 18, 2012
70
Winterbottom, a Brit who's shot several films in India, carefully notes the local customs and mores that contribute to the young woman's tragic fall.
Jul 11, 2012
65
Though it's a bit of an oddity, it's an affecting curio suitable for both Hardy enthusiasts and Winterbottom fans alike.
Jul 13, 2012
63
Pinto's lack of dramatic range (she basically has two expressions) and an awkward third act do not provide a solid foundation for Hardy's tragic ending.
Jul 20, 2012
63
Trishna, in short, seems to occur at too much of a remove; it's too fate-filled.
Jul 7, 2012
60
The ever-versatile Winterbottom's loose and limber adaptation doesn't entirely mesh with Hardy's more formal narrative, leaving this feeling disjointed and underpowered. Nevertheless, there's still plenty to enjoy in the director's customary flourishes.
