Review of De-Lovely (2004) by Jessica K — 10 Jan 2007
Kevin Kline's performance in this film is a beautiful thing in itself. As near to perfection as any of Cole Porter's musics. To Mr. Kline I give 5 stars - the movie a 4. As wonderful as he was, as wonderful as the music was (and how could it not be?), as wonderful as the costumes are and enjoyable to behold as well - and as very very interesting as Cole Porter's life was - I kept waiting for the part of Linda Porter played by Ashley Judd to be more telling.
Much attention on all details it seems but of hers. She gave a fine performance with what she had - but the script gave little to that character and all to Cole's. But overall it was a beautiful film.
The contemporary artists that sang his songs did a really fine job as well. I'm dashing right out to buy the soundtrack. I say Bravo!..I say Kevin deserved an Oscar for this one.
This review of De-Lovely (2004) was written by Jessica K on 10 Jan 2007.
De-Lovely has generally received positive reviews.
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