The classic tale from the 1800s has been reimagined countless times throughout the years, but this beloved period story received a bold reinvention in the 1998 film , which boasted a remarkable ensemble cast. Transplanting the setting from Victorian London to contemporary New York , the romantic drama drew mixed reactions from devoted Dickens admirers, yet it undeniably generated considerable buzz upon its release. Great Expectations raked in $55 million at the worldwide box office, comfortably