Review of The Bostonians (1984) by Kok Hoong F — 02 Sep 2012
Viewed on 5/9/05 (Sun).
I think there are few standard things you can look forward in the Merchant Ivory movies. Great cinematography. Great performances. Nice costumes. Nice music. But do please expect something on the boring side. With all respect, with a bow. I think I like THE REMAINS OF THE DAY most.
It is adapted from a novel by Henry James which is basically about one morbid old maid (as correctly described by a character) and a man figthing over a girl. Yup. Lesbianism, all in the name of feminism.
The ending is queer too. Pun not intended. So what's the message in that speech? In the movie? Ok, there is one pleasant surprise, 'Superman' Christopher Reeve is good with that Southern accent.
Rating: C.
This review of The Bostonians (1984) was written by Kok Hoong F on 02 Sep 2012.
The Bostonians has generally received mixed reviews.
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