Review of Cavalcade (2005) by Ben L — 20 Feb 2016
Interesting chronology of early-1900s English history and life.
The English experience, from 1899 until 1933, seen through the eyes of an upper-middle class family, the Marryots. We also, to an extent, see the world from the eyes of a working class family, the Bridges. Events covered include the Second Anglo-Boer War, the death of Queen Victoria, the sinking of the Titanic, World War 1 and its aftermath.
Interesting, from an historical perspective and how the average Englishperson perceived these events and was caught up in them. Quite dry though - the degree of engagement is quite limited and it feels more like a series of historic events unfolding than characters whom we have any attachment to being involved in them.
However, the lack of engagement in the middle section is made up for by a an emotional and powerful ending which brings everything together.
Won the Best Picture Oscar in 1934 (plus Best Director for Frank Lloyd and Best Art Direction).
This review of Cavalcade (2005) was written by Ben L on 20 Feb 2016.
Cavalcade has generally received mixed reviews.
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