Far from the Madding Crowd (2015 film) opens the coffin, and discovers the mother and baby within. Frank, comes home, and upon seeing Fanny and his dead baby, bends over the coffin and kisses Fanny's lips. Bathsheba protests that she is still his wife, but he coldly responds that even in death Fanny means more to him than Bathsheba ever could mean. In grief Frank goes to the beach, where he strips off his uniform and swims far into the ocean. The next day Bathsheba learns Frank has apparently drowned. Left with Frank's gambling debts, Bathsheba worries she may lose the farm. Boldwood offers to buy it
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015 film) – but stands on its own thanks to strong direction and a talented cast." Metacritic gave the film a score of 71 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Carey Mulligan's performance was critically praised and some considered it better than the 1967 adaptation starring Julie Christie. "Rolling Stone"'s Peter Travers, in his three out of four star review, said "Vinterberg may rush the final act, but he brings out the wild side in Mulligan, who can hold a close-up like nobody's business. She's a live wire in a movie that knows how to stir up