Review of Carol (1970) by Lori B — 22 Jan 2016

One of the best movies of the year. Perfect in so many ways.

This review of Carol (1970) was written by Lori B on 22 Jan 2016.

Carol has generally received positive reviews.

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Todd Haynes' Carol is the height of details…

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It's Blanchett and Mara who really shine... There is so much beauty in their work. No film has touched me more in 2015 than Carol…

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By Marco F (396) on 21 Mar 2018

CAROL is a great love story- the kind of film that requires careful handling on all fronts- and Todd Haynes does it very well…

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By James Clay (166) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 09 Dec 2018

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By Sarah Marrs (566) for Lainey Gossip (399) on 15 Oct 2017

Carol is a strange film to parse. It's certainly one of the very best made and well-acted films of the year, but its sum total is cold and reserved…

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By Jim Laczkowski (20) for Voices & Visions (20) on 30 Oct 2018

Carol filled me with hope and promise, which felt completely unexpected coming from Todd Haynes…

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By Refulgent S (29) on 12 Feb 2018

Not perfect, but satisfying. 50s atmosphere captured in a movie perhaps more insightful than those from that time…

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By Steve J (513) on 30 Jan 2018

Superb settings and costumes abound in this stylish film which deals with a relationship between two women…

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By Damola O (5) on 08 Nov 2017

Arguably the best made movie I've seen and definitely my favorite of all time. A fantastic story, played wonderfully by Blanchett and Mara…

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By Shelby B (62) on 23 Sep 2017

Completely captivating story. The characters are a bit dreary at times, but the atmosphere and story are riveting and capture the old soul of the 50s…

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