Review of Carol (1974) by Magnus S — 03 Jan 2016

Very slow but beautiful and stylish period drama.

This review of Carol (1974) was written by Magnus S on 03 Jan 2016.

Carol has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sarah Marrs (566) for Lainey Gossip (399) on 15 Oct 2017

Carol is a strange film to parse. It's certainly one of the very best made and well-acted films of the year, but its sum total is cold and reserved…

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By Joe A (721) on 30 Sep 2017

Here is an elegant and sophisticated 1950's period piece. Cate, Rooney and Sarah are so exquisite…

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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 Rachit Gupta (237) for Filmfare (373) on 31 Oct 2017

Underplay and restraint are the strengths of Carol. This is a film that stays clear of dramatisation. It kills you softly…

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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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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 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 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 Sam R (559) on 04 Jan 2019

Excellent acting by Cate and Rooney, they had great chemistry together. The feel of the 1950s era added so much to this story with its elegance…

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By Elaine M (229) on 30 Sep 2017

Todd Haynes understands the 50's…

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