Review of Carol (2015) by Eli S — 22 Nov 2015
I'm having a flashback to the '90s when Elaine Benes from Seinfeld and I were the only ones who hated The English Patient... But I was truly underwhelmed by this movie, maybe because of all the hype? Yes, the period costumes and cinematography are awesome.
Yes, Cate Blanchettt could read the ingredients on a tube of toothpaste and I'd think she'd deserve an Oscar. But the writing is terrible and the actors outside of Blanchett just, well, "meh.
" Partly I think it's because there isn't much to do with any of the characters -- which is different from their playing their roles as intentionally understated. And I didn't feel like there was a bit of chemistry between Blanchett and Mara, so that kind of added to it.
Apologies to all those who enjoyed this, but I just wasn't one of them.
This review of Carol (2015) was written by Eli S on 22 Nov 2015.
Carol has generally received very positive reviews.
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