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Summary:
William Makepeace Thackeray's witty assessment of the British class system, as seen through the experiences of one young woman, is brought to the screen with some serious star power in this period comedy drama. Becky Sharp (Reese Witherspoon) is a bright and ambitious girl born to a poor British family. Becky is determined to make something of herself however she can, a... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Reese Witherspoon - (Becky Sharp)
Romola Garai - (Amelia Sedley)
James Purefoy - (Rawdon Crawley)
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers - (George Osborne)
Rhys Ifans - (William Dobbin)
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Review:
In the past, Mira Nair's films were notable for their fine grasp of character, as the filmmaker drew out the pulsing humanity of even minor or would-be villainous characters, immersing viewers in a rich, believable world. In adapting William Makepeace Thackeray's classic novel, -Vanity Fair, this gift has failed her to some extent. Beautifu... Continue >>

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