Review of The Danish Girl (2015) by Kirk V — 19 Jan 2016

As I watched "The Danish Girl" I couldn't help but think the film must have glossed over some of the more traumatic ramifications of the lead character's tumultuous journey to become a transgender pioneer.

Even in today's more accepting climate, being "different" is never met with complete compassion by society. The film's best moments, however, illustrate the unbreakable love and support between a couple whose gender roles and occupational professions not to mention flowing garments are as interchangeable as they are identifiable.

Yet, with the compelling Eddie Redmayne and the incandescent Alicia Vikander as the real life couple, Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, the audience cares greatly for them both and we are taken on a shockingly topical and timely journey of self-discovery.

The theme of finding one's true self, no matter how dangerous or complicated that journey may be, is an important and powerful one. Powered by two central phenomenal performances, and a strong supporting turn by Matthias Schoenaerts, "The Danish Girl" speaks to us all with far more eloquence than a full season of "I Am Cait.

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