Review of Carol (1990) by Alistair L — 01 Dec 2015
A very slow paced forbidden love story from another era ... Blanchett, elegant but fragile, and trapped in a marriage she does not want to be in spots and is instantly smitten with the coquettish Rooney Mara who is best as the doe eyed Audrey Hepburn esque shop girl.
It's also great to see Sarah Paulson (who has been such a stalwart of the American Horror Story series, get more silver screen exposure). There is a denouement part way through the film that you think might send the film spiraling into a very dark place - that never transpires, so we are left with a very lovely film - it just could have done with a bit more umpf .
.. however, you can not deny what an impact Film4 is having on this years film output, with another good co-production.
This review of Carol (1990) was written by Alistair L on 01 Dec 2015.
Carol has generally received positive reviews.
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