BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

debappleby Forget about the LGBT status of this film, it is so much more than that. In essence this is a mesmerising and deeply touching story of two people who are inexplicably drawn to each other despite the numerous social and circumstantial barriers standing in their way. Beautifully put together, amazing attention to period detail and a musical score that underlines and accentuates the characters' emotions. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are incredible - their performances subtle yet so powerful and the chemistry between them is palpable, so much passing between them in just stillness and a look, that you ache for them both in different ways. Hand on heart this is one of the best films I've seen, not least because it reminded me of what it felt like to fall deeply in love with someone for the first time. I've seen this film 6 times in 10 days and I will return to it again and again. Brilliant.

kimd-38939 I recently watched this movie, and I really liked it! Essentially, the movie explores the romantic relationship that develops between a department store clerk (Therese) and an older elegant woman (Carol). As homosexuality was not widely accepted during the time period of the story, the 1950s, their relationship is kept hidden and is faced with many obstacles.The movie's timing is relatively slow, but that actually enhanced the story line in my opinion; it made the relationship between Therese and Carol flourish at a more natural and realistic pace. I also thoroughly appreciated the beautiful scenery seen throughout the film. The costumes and overall setting designs were phenomenal and definitely reflective of the time period. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, the two leading actresses, both did a superb job at portraying their characters; their passion was extremely evident, and they really embodied their characters in an honest and believable way.I think my only point of contention is with the movie's ending. I personally felt that it was a bit rushed, which somewhat undermines the slow pacing that pervades the rest of the movie. I was left wanting to know more about what happened with their relationship and with the custody battle for Rindy. Nevertheless, the movie did not disappoint, and I highly recommend it!

netgearppp I love happy endings.I'd skipped over this film in my Netflix queue for several months before I casually hit the button to watch on my Roku. Boy, did I do myself a favor!The soundtrack and cinematography are simply the best and has forced me to purchase the soundtrack because it is so strikingly lovely. Maybe the film being a period piece lends itself to the orchestral maneuvers that Carter Burwell uses to elicit that certain physiological response that makes your body want to move ( if you know what I mean). Marry the preceding with an intriguing storyline about an older woman seducing a younger woman (or was it visa versa) that was believable (maybe a wee bit camped-up by Blanchet during the first 15 or so minutes) and Mara's pain from being dumped, once, twice.Did I say, I love happy endings.I would like to see a sequel.

stephanie-nbb She's a privileged kid who got easy breaks... And although that's totally fine, unfortunately her performances don't match her opportunities. She's one of the most overrated actresses out there right now. She's too busy trying to be cool and "different" to be remotely human or relatable. Cold and robotic is how she consistently comes across.