A controversial film but one that's fairly faithful to the novel and it's plot. The film has a slightly cold look to it, even in shots set in summer sunshine you just get this very chilly feel looking at the screen. The music is okay and the 1947 setting is well recreated, this might be one of the best aspects actually, the art design and costumes. The lead performance by the girl playing Lolita is really good, she plays her as managing to be both energetic and wild yet moody and bored at the same time. The film has a very creepy feel to it, though as the story drives forwards the rising tension does grab your attention and hold it. The film definitely lacks the humour of the novel, it's a very sombre film unlike the 1960s version. The best scenes are probably half way through with our protagonist collecting her from the summer camp and them staying together at the hotel. The portrayal is of a girl who somehow manages to be excited and wild and adventurous yet we're reminded too at other times how she is just a scared child who's really been betrayed. Our dislike towards our protagonist also builds as he becomes increasingly jealous and possessive. The overall look of the film is very sad and cold and dirty which in a way does a good job of reflecting the tone of the film.
