Review of On Chesil Beach (2018) by Bernie M — 06 Jun 2018
Oh dear. This is a film that should never have been made. The subtleties of the original novella (good, though over-praised) are pretty much lost when dialogue has to be added to explain interior thoughts and feelings and the appalling tacked-on "what happened to them next" final sequences should have gone straight into the bin.
The lovely Saoirse Ronan does her best with some clunky lines and uninspiring direction, but I found Billy Howle unconvincing: what did she see in him? Save the ticket fee and buy the book.
This review of On Chesil Beach (2018) was written by Bernie M on 06 Jun 2018.
On Chesil Beach has generally received positive reviews.
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