Review of Oscar and Lucinda (1997) by M M — 09 Oct 2009

Ou de l'art d'Ãªtre tiraillÃ©!

This review of Oscar and Lucinda (1997) was written by M M on 09 Oct 2009.

Oscar and Lucinda has generally received positive reviews.

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Richly imagined and resolutely unpredictable, this dark and profoundly optimistic paean to passion -- for glass, for horses, for the thrill…

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By Barbara Shulgasser (553) for San Francisco Examiner (1,621) on 07 Jul 2012

While Blanchett glows with intelligence, passion and a quirky kind of beauty, the movie she is in fails her in a number of essential ways…

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By Rebekah K (18) on 18 May 2009

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By Catie C (17) on 07 Aug 2008

If you asked me why I'd love this movie, I'd have a hard time telling you why ... it's a see it to understand it…

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By Emily K (246) on 02 May 2008

I'll admit it...i basically love any drama that ralph fiennes is ever in but this was a very good movie the cinematography was beautiful and…

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By Courtney B (263) on 15 Apr 2008

Nice story. Really good acting by Cate and Ralph. Did not like the ending though…

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By Rick Groen (1,350) for The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (4,018) on 21 Aug 2009

In a sometimes misguided narrative, their scenes together are right on track -- they add lightness, even a shimmering hint of humour, to a…

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By Hannah D (723) on 20 Mar 2012

I think this film falls into the 'acquired taste' category, as the idea is a bit hard to get your head around…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 30 Apr 2010

Here there is a dry wit, generated between the well-balanced performances of Fiennes and Blanchett, who seem quietly delighted to be playing…

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By Daisy M (299) on 29 Sep 2009

Oscar and Lucinda, starring Cate Blanchett and Ralph Fiennes.Both are superb actors and I was excited to see them together in a movie…

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