“FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD”

Set in Britain circa 1870, this story is about Bathsheba, an educated orphan, who inherits a distant uncle’s farm and takes charge of putting it in order. Between the on-screen beauty and finely wrought performances, the film has its appeal. Starring Carey Mulligan, Tom Sturridge and Matthias Schoenaerts. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg. (Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times) Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence. At Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 59 minutes.