This film is one of the best movies based on one of Dickens' novels that I have seen. (seen it 3 times, matter of fact - all 6 hours, not a minute wasted!!) Fortunately, the screenwriter chose to ignore the shallow, dull, and offensive novel and take his inspiration from Dickens' more carefully written works. Colorful, imaginitive, and painstakingly detailed, Rye's film truly brings Dickens' celebrated style to life.