A forbidden love. An unthinkable attraction. The ultimate price.
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
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Grave, bleak, earnest and meticulous.
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- RalphRahalon TMDB · Dec 20247/10
Adrian Lyne’s Lolita (1997) is a haunting and provocative adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial novel. Despite being over two hours long, the pacing felt just right. The first act didn’t drag at all, and the transition to the second act was seamless, keeping me engaged throughout the film. Every scene felt necessary, with nothing added unnecessarily to stretch the runtime. The script was very well written and stayed true to Nabokov’s original novel. It captured the complexity of Humbert’s character and the disturbing dynamics of his relationship with Lolita. Jeremy Irons’ narration as Humbert added depth to the story, giving an intimate view into his twisted perspective while constantly reminding the viewer of the uncomfortable reality behind his justifications. The cinematography was outstanding, moving in harmony with Humbert’s narration. The film’s focus on Lolita’s legs and feet was a subtle but powerful visual choice, directly reflecting the meticulous and fetishistic way Nabokov’s Humbert describes her in the book. He often noticed her bare feet, her sandals, and the way she moved, emphasizing her youth and innocence while twisting those details into objects of his o
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Cast
- Jeremy IronsHumbert Humbert
- Dominique SwainDolores "Lolita" Haze
- Melanie GriffithCharlotte Haze
- Frank LangellaClare Quilty
- Suzanne ShepherdMiss Pratt
- Keith ReddinReverend Rigger
- Erin J. DeanMona
- Joan GloverMiss LaBone
- Pat PerkinsLouise
- Ed GradyDr. Melinik
Crew
- Adrian LyneDirector
- Stephen SchiffScreenplay
- Vladimir NabokovNovel
- Howard AthertonDirector of Photography
- Ennio MorriconeOriginal Music Composer
- David BrennerEditor
- Julie MonroeEditor
- Mario KassarProducer
- Joel B. MichaelsProducer
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