Review of Carol (2015) by Cwdz — 28 Dec 2015
A "love story"? Really?
I saw an unequal relationship of convenience; the older woman in transition and looking/susceptible to a diversion and the younger ingenue exploring an expanding world. There was a considerable power imbalance right to the end and I didn't see any blossoming or character growth/development associated with the "power of love" in either. I couldn't see a successful future going forward nor a terrible shame if it didn't work out. Actually, I'm assuming that it didn't work out, that each got bored or restricted by the obvious mis-match, turning the story into a pretty pedestrian life event.
Great acting, great filming. Minor characters were merely one-dimensional devices.
Disappointed that it wasn't a bit more socially poignant, as I felt that the societal context was underdone.
I'm guessing that the story is getting more credit than it deserves (for PC reasons) due to it's "controversial" subject.
While the acting and filming are certainly first rate, the story isn't.
This review of Carol (2015) was written by Cwdz on 28 Dec 2015.
Carol has generally received very positive reviews.
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