Review of Carol (2015) by Jacob — 14 Jan 2016
Carol is a well told lesbian romance. The romance between the two leads works with Mara especially shining. What’s notable isn’t just what is said but what isn’t said. How while Mara doesn’t say much the camera speaks for her both the diegetic one she holds and the non-diegetic one.
It is the construction of the various shots to the tell the story that almost make this something special. Had the film just clarified the various relationships it could’ve been great. Nonetheless, it is still a well made film and the fact that exists shows how far we’ve come.
While such a romance may have happened in an earlier time period it is only recently that we are at a point where we can show it.
This review of Carol (2015) was written by Jacob on 14 Jan 2016.
Carol has generally received very positive reviews.
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