Review of Belle (2013) by Tara H — 14 Mar 2016
Not quite a great film, but certainly an important one. The Jane Austen-style marriage plot is underscored by a far more interesting exploration of racial and sexual politics in 18th century England. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sarah Gadon and Sam Reid are particularly good, while Miranda Richardson is amusing as the vicious Lady Ashford.
It doesn't entirely rise above the trappings of costume drama, though.
This review of Belle (2013) was written by Tara H on 14 Mar 2016.
Belle has generally received positive reviews.
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