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Nov 18, 2010heartofoak rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Once I saw this movie, I became a huge fan of Ciaran Hinds. What makes Hinds brilliant & Hardy's character so engaging: is that he is flawed & human. You can empathize with his situation & understand his motivations- even when he makes the wrong choices (which he does again and again). The supporting cast is also tremendous, particularly his daughter, portrayed by Jodhi May. I was unprepared for the ending & admit I cried uncontrollably. Not many movies have moved me the way that Mayor of Casterbridge did, and I doubt anyone could outshine Mr. Hinds performance.