Far from the Madding Crowd released nationwide today

Far From the Madding Crowd, the film adaptation of the novel by Thomas Hardy, is released today in cinemas across the UK.  While Carey Mulligan plays the role of Bathsheba, the true star is of course Mapperton, which was turned into the location of Everdene Farm.  Scoring 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been mostly feted by the critics, with Tony Medley of the esteemed Tolucan Times claiming that it is “one of the best films I’ve seen this century.”