Lolita - 1997 * * * * *

A forbidden love.

After being blown away by the earlier version of this story, I seriously doubted that I would be as excited about the remake. Because who ever is?

However, after seeing it once I am desperate to watch it again, if just to see Jeremy Irons amazing performance as Humbert as well as Dominique Swain's characterisation as Lolita.

Although it is tempting I don't think there is any point in comparing the 2 films as they each have things about them that are better than the other. For example - Sue Lyons is probably the better and most realistic version of the 'Lolita' character, but we see a good deal more of Humbert's background before he arrives at the Hayes house in the modern film which is crucial for you to understand his character.

Each film is just superb and who cannot feel for Humbert despite the perverted nature of his person.

A bizarre and strangely beautiful story.