Review of Bright Star (2009) by Andrew S — 30 Dec 2012
While Abbie Cornish and Ben Whishaw are both extremely talented actors in their own right, and they do prove this so with solid performances in Bright Star. The problem seems to be that neither on them have any on screen chemistry.
Their so-called romance is rather lacking in the romantic department. The two never really generate any sort of chemistry over the course of the film. The story lacks that urgency and dramatic tension which is needed among most young lovers.
They both seem rather docile despite the fact that there were forces working against them. Due to lack of chemistry I never really found the story of the young lovers tragic or dramatic for that matter.
It was a little sad but for the most part just really uninteresting. Plus Paul Schneider turns out a really bad performance. Costume design was breath taking though. Abbie Cornish did look simply stunning in her outfits.
This review of Bright Star (2009) was written by Andrew S on 30 Dec 2012.
Bright Star has generally received positive reviews.
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