"The House of Mirth" is a tour-de-force by Anderson who is cast as an early 1900's New York socialite who wrestles with conflicts between her integrity and her station. Beautiful but without a fortune of her own, Anderson must deny the opportunities for happiness which are numerous but tainted as she is slowly strangled by the protocols of polite society.
A solid period piece, "House.." is technically and artistically well done with a script which may be a tad too clever and a screenplay which may muddle rather than clarify the archaic notions which will seem foreign to the contemporary audience. A must see for Anderson fans and lovers of period films.
A solid period piece, "House.." is technically and artistically well done with a script which may be a tad too clever and a screenplay which may muddle rather than clarify the archaic notions which will seem foreign to the contemporary audience. A must see for Anderson fans and lovers of period films.