Review of The Painted Veil (2006) by Davey M — 19 Feb 2009
It has the same lack of humor and self-important earnestness that afflicts a lot of period pieces, but it's also a very moving and mature love story. Norton and Watts are very good, and the photography is very beautiful.
It drags in places, but it's a fine story of love, service, and redemption--"when love and duty are one, then grace is within you." That's sort of tidy, but it's also pretty profoundly true.
Lovely use of Satie as well.
This review of The Painted Veil (2006) was written by Davey M on 19 Feb 2009.
The Painted Veil has generally received very positive reviews.
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