Review of Maudie (2016) by Gavin J — 11 Sep 2018
Maud Lewis is a famous Canadian folk artist portrayed perfectly by Sally Hawkins, and backed up by the performance of Ethan Hawke's life (both should have received Oscar nominations). The film is stark, and at times depressing and shocking.
Maud struggles with her deformities and her verbally and physically abusive husband, making the film at times difficult to watch. To see Ethan play this backward, brutish, anger-filled man is truly amazing, only outdone by the incredible work of Sally Hawkins to bring the small crippled artist to life.
The landscape of Eastern Canada is beautiful yet haunting and barren. The triumph of this strange couple, 'two odd socks' as they call themselves, it both joyous and yet heart-breaking.
This review of Maudie (2016) was written by Gavin J on 11 Sep 2018.
Maudie has generally received very positive reviews.
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