Review of Far from Heaven (2002) by Jeff J — 02 May 2008
1â?? four Oscar nominations: Best Actressâ??Julianne Moore, Best Original Screenplayâ??Todd Haynes, Best Original Scoreâ??Elmer Bernstein, Best Cinematograohyâ??Edward Lachman, A.S.C.
2â??continues Haynesâ?? questioning of the cinematic image through the lens of melodramas, exemplified in films of Max Ophulus, Douglas Sirk and Rainer Werner Fassbinder by way of elaborate décor, symbolization of objects, color, framing, music, costuming and gesture.
3â??Julianne Moore appears, once again, for Haynes.
4â??What is (American Independent) Cinema? conceptual mode to question cinematic treatments of the past and their implications in contemporary culture (racism, homophobia).
This review of Far from Heaven (2002) was written by Jeff J on 02 May 2008.
Far from Heaven has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
