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1 September 2004 (USA) moreTagline:
In a time of social climbers, Becky Sharp is a mountaineer. morePlot:
Growing up poor in London, Becky Sharp (Witherspoon) defies her poverty-stricken background and ascends the social ladder alongside her best friend, Amelia. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Depp Lines Up Nair To Direct New Film (From WENN. 9 February 2007)
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(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 September 2004)
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Ironically, 'Vanity Fair' is a very fitting title for this inexpressive and characterless remake of a true classic. more (131 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gabriel Byrne | ... | The Marquess of Steyne | |
| Angelica Mandy | ... | Young Becky Sharp | |
| Roger Lloyd-Pack | ... | Francis Sharp (as Roger Lloyd Pack) | |
| Ruth Sheen | ... | Miss Pinkerton | |
| Kate Fleetwood | ... | Miss Pinkerton's Crone | |
| Reese Witherspoon | ... | Becky Sharp | |
| Lillete Dubey | ... | Ms. Green (as Lillette Dubey) | |
| Romola Garai | ... | Amelia Sedley | |
| Tony Maudsley | ... | Joseph Sedley | |
| Deborah Findlay | ... | Mrs. Mary Sedley | |
| John Franklyn-Robbins | ... | Mr. Sedley | |
| Paul Bazely | ... | Biju | |
| Rhys Ifans | ... | William Dobbin | |
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | ... | George Osborne | |
| Charlie Beall | ... | Gambler |
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Also Known As:
Vanidad (Argentina) (Mexico) [es]Ярмарка тщеславия (Russia) [ru]
Edevuse laat (Estonia) [et]
Fåfängans marknad (Sweden) (TV title) [sv]
Feira das Vaidades (Brazil) [pt]
Gurur dünyasi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
La feria de las vanidades (Spain) [es]
La fiera della vanità (Italy) [it]
La foire aux vanités (Canada: French title) [fr]
Turhuuden turuilla (Finland) [fi]
Vanity fair, la foire aux vanités (France) [fr]
Vasar tastine (Serbia) [sr]
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Rated PG-13 for some sensuality/partial nudity and a brief violent image.Parents Guide:
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141 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Taiwan:PG-12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Argentina:13 | Brazil:12 | Finland:K-7 | Hungary:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:10 | South Korea:15 | Australia:PG | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia) | Germany:6 | Ireland:12 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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Shot in 55 days moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the shot where the back of Becky Sharp is seen seeing off her son who is driving away in a carriage, for a moment you can see the boom microphone operator in the reflection of the carriage's rear window. moreQuotes:
Becky Sharp: Two men and two men only will enter my bedchamber. My husband and the doctor. moreSoundtrack:
The Waltz moreFAQ
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I had the somewhat unfortunate job of accompanying two teenage girls to my viewing of Vanity Fair. As any cinema attendee will know, there is nothing more irritating then two talkative teens, with the attention span of goldfish, chatting throughout the entire film. All their interest was well gone by the time Gabriel Byrne strutted onto the screen, and although it pains me to admit it, my interest had slowly subsided with theirs.
Although beautiful shots, skillful performances and magnificently designed sets came bountiful, there was still one vast absence that was so dearly missed. This was the charm, the charisma and the fascination that connects the audience with the characters. The scenes didn't fuse well and felt shabbily thrown together. Acknowledged events came as surprises and characters lost their appeal and distinctiveness. Becky Sharp, played by Reese Witherspoon, became aggravating and tedious, and any sympathy, understanding or patience for that matter, was lost to a plot so drawn and witless, it made 'Charlie's angels' seem thought provoking.
The charm and the magic of the William Makepeace Thackeray novel were forgotten in this drawn and soulless remake of a classic. Worth the watch for the costumes and set alone, but expect nothing more.