Review of The Age of Innocence (1993) by Scott A — 01 Feb 2008
One of Scorsese's most personal and artistically expressive films, much like KUNDUN (1997). It's one of those films that you can either love or hate. For mainstream audiences, it may be a bore because of its slow pace and lack of the usual cause-n-effect plot.
As for arthouse fans, it's a cinematic galore. The film has a uniquely experimental storytelling structure that makes high use of the director's editing, symbolic, and color scheme vision. Furthermore, its themes about societal expectations and forebidden love within 19th Century New York are timeless and relatable.
It may lack a bit of emotional resonance due to its heavier emphasis on intellectual exercise, but nonetheless the film is pretty moving by the end of it all. I recommend this film. It's one of Scorsese's 10 best career works.
This review of The Age of Innocence (1993) was written by Scott A on 01 Feb 2008.
The Age of Innocence has generally received very positive reviews.
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