It was way better than I thought it would be. Sexual, controversial. I didn't know Oldman was in it. I just find him fantastic.

i was so frustrated by the book, and then our teacher had us watch this crap.

Pavo o rata...de los peores remake que he visto en mi vida...

I've just seen this film (read and studied the novel too a few years ago), and I found it pretty good. I'm surprised to see that the critics all seemed to agree that this was a real turkey. Sure, it does not capture the essence of the book, far from ... (read more) I've just seen this film (read and studied the novel too a few years ago), and I found it pretty good. I'm surprised to see that the critics all seemed to agree that this was a real turkey. Sure, it does not capture the essence of the book, far from it, and they changed the plot an awful lot, but well,the same could be said of the much better liked "Bram Stoker's Dracula". At least the makers of the Scarlet Letter had the decency not to call it "Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter" if they intended to change the whole story. The actors are very good, the fact that Demi Moore and co were nominated for the Razzie Awards just shows how strong conformism is in Hollywood and among film critics. The music was absolutely beautiful as well.

Gosh, do they really spare Dimmesdale? I like that character, but COME ON! That should be illegal!