Review of Carol (1970) by Ricky G — 17 Feb 2016

Blanchet and Mara pack a great 1-2 punch.

This review of Carol (1970) was written by Ricky G on 17 Feb 2016.

Carol has generally received positive reviews.

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By Micheal Compton (319) for Bowling Green Daily News (319) on 16 Jan 2019

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 Mark K (1,243) 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 Alana C (18) on 22 Aug 2018

Probably one of my favorite movies (one of the only one's I've seen twice without getting bored)…

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By Brian R (1,372) on 20 Aug 2018

The best film of 1952. Second rate Highsmith gets first rate treatment…

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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 Anna B (1,143) on 18 Sep 2017

Bumped up the score a bit for the perfect final ten minutes but this is pretty disappointing for the most part, said as a big fan of both Todd…

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By Nemo P (18) on 21 Dec 2017

A very exquisite slow burn that's visually seductive and features two very interesting lead characters…

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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 Kiko Martinez (245) for San Antonio Current (241) on 26 Jan 2018

Stunningly atmospheric and featuring eye-catching production and costume design, the romance can be stilted at times, but it's hard not to…

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By M. Faust (314) for The Public (Buffalo) (288) on 08 Oct 2017

Languid and seductive, it's a slow burner with Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett as an exquisitely matched pair…

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