Review of The Merry Gentleman (2008) by Patra S — 14 Nov 2009
Kelly MacDonald is a young woman running from an abusive life. Michael Keaton is a world-weary man with very dark secrets. The two meet under very unusual circumstances and soon their lives are connected in a compelling way.
Michael Keaton's lined, careworn (but still handsome) face and haunted eyes make a perfect counterpoint to Kelly MacDonald's youthful, angelic and still-optimistic beauty. Keaton's taciturnity against MacDonald's charming, lilting Scottish brogue is a very interesting juxtaposition.
The story builds at a gentle pace and I was left enchanted, by first-time director Michael Keaton's light touch.
This is a little movie, but a lovely one on many levels.
This review of The Merry Gentleman (2008) was written by Patra S on 14 Nov 2009.
The Merry Gentleman has generally received mixed reviews.
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