Review of Far from Heaven (2002) by Bill M — 11 Aug 2008

I just finished watching Far From Heaven and was really impressed. Absolutely brilliant art design and costume design in the movie. The colors and everything in it was beautiful to look at and really gave you the 50's look or how I would have imagined it while watching black and white movies.

I was pleasantly surprised with the performances as well because I don't really think much of Quaid or Moore but they exceeded expectations here. The plot was also superb and didn't need to have any affair involved with Moore and Haysbert's characters but you could see how much she felt for him through her emotions. This was Julianne's movie and she really carried it well by playing the perfect wife on the surface to what is a sham of a life or marriage.

The issues it tackles might be a bit hard to watch at some times but it gives you an idea of how far we have advanced as humans from nearly 60 years ago to how things are now, even with the bad put in mind. Even the credits at the end are nice to look at. Highly recommended viewing.