Review of Carol (2015) by Hotfromcauldron — 07 Dec 2015
Cate Blanchett is my favorite actress - The Talented Mr Ripley - one of my favorite films. So it's sad to say Carol is a disappointment that never reaches the heights or depths of Brokeback Mountain. Yes, it reeks of atmosphere, style and subtleties but never seduces us.
Blanchett ( a smoldering Rita Hayworth) and Mara (an innocent Audrey Hepburn) enter into a forbidden love that leaves their significant others whirling in an unaccepting world. Yet the lingering pace, the spit focus and a simple narrative kept me interested but never riveted.
Good is not great - but gushing critics only help foster the mediocre product we have gotten from Hollywood over the past year. Mr. Haynes - please , sir, I want some more.
This review of Carol (2015) was written by Hotfromcauldron on 07 Dec 2015.
Carol has generally received very positive reviews.
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