Review of A Room with a View (1986) by Zoltan T — 07 Feb 2018

Renowned for launching the Merchant-Ivory brand of cinematic productions. Magnificent scenery and settings serve as backdrop for the E.M. Forster story about a young woman trying to surpass the limits her Edwardian age society imposes on her. This film was all the rage upon its initial release. While it's effect on audiences may have dulled over the years due to the film's slow pace, there is always Helena Bonham Carter's radiant performance to admire. Cool and complicated, she creates a sophisticated character study of a woman born slightly before her time in the role that deservedly defined her career.

Daniel Day Lewis and Julian Sands complete the interesting love triangle that serves as the template for events. Those wanting action and adventure will likely be disappointed, but those with an open mind to travel to a unique place and time may be pleasantly surprised.