Review of Charlotte Gray (2001) by Casselise R — 15 Jan 2012
Charlotte Gray is a film which had the opportunity to do something unique, but instead follows a very tired and worn formula. Girl falls in love with boy, boy goes to war, girl follows boy using any means possible, war changes girl and helps her realise that she can never go back to the life she had. It has been done so many times, in every genre, and using every conceivable plotline.
My preconception that Charlotte Gray was going to be about a tough as guts female war hero (i.e. Nancy Wake) may have set me up for disappointment. Either way, regardless of the fact that my expectations were smashed, it is still a predictable storyline and, even as a romance, didn't get my blood pumping. It really is a damn shame. With a little guts and some well placed perspective, this could have been really good. Oh well, it won't be the last good idea that is thwarted in favour of the safe route.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Watch it if you liked: If you like war films and romance, then you will probably like this a medium amount.
Don?t watch it if: You are expecting something different.
Children: For the most part, it is actually quite tame. Cover their eyes two or three times, and you?ll be sweet.
This review of Charlotte Gray (2001) was written by Casselise R on 15 Jan 2012.
Charlotte Gray has generally received positive reviews.
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