Review of Carol (1970) by John D — 13 Jan 2016

Carol is alright, I guess. As far as beige romance films go, it has a very solid pairing at its center, and when Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett share the screen, their chemistry is undeniable. Mara is particularly fantastic throughout, but Blanchett is shockingly a bit hammy.

While their chemistry makes their relationship believable, its a stoic sort of chemistry, which renders the film a mild slog. Its fantastic that it comes across as more than a statement film, while not ignoring the realities of its period, but its less than compelling.