Review of Crimson Peak (2015) by Bugger217 — 02 Sep 2017
Guillermo del Toro brings back the Gothic Romance in a beautifully twisted way. Crimson Peak bathes in rich atmosphere and incredible art direction. The cast is uniformly great, with Jessica Chastain being the standout, as she deliciously chews the scenery. Tom Hiddleston plays a man of charm and mystery very well. Mia Wasikowska is delightful in her naivety.
Things sort of play out as you'd expect, but half the fun here is being ahead of the characters. The film is primarily an exercise in atmosphere, and what an accomplishment it is in that regard. Crimson Peak didn't do very well in theaters, but I hope people continue to discover its lavish and deranged wonders as time goes on.
This review of Crimson Peak (2015) was written by Bugger217 on 02 Sep 2017.
Crimson Peak has generally received positive reviews.
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