I'm shocked that such a simple, straightforward film provokes such outrage in certain members of this forum. Is there anyway that IMDB can start recommending psychotherapy for some of the posters here? Anyway...
I'm not a Haynes fan; however, I very much enjoyed this film. All the 50s kitsch, pastels, over-wrought hair styles, etc., aside, I was never once tricked into believing that this film was a product of the 50s--not that Haynes intended that anyway.
Overall, I was very much moved by Moore's portrayal of a woman confronting the ugliest behavior of members of her class. Also, rarely have I felt that conventions or cliches were handled so well--the conclusion's train departure comes to mind. A fine and, for all of its nods to the past, refreshing film.
I'm not a Haynes fan; however, I very much enjoyed this film. All the 50s kitsch, pastels, over-wrought hair styles, etc., aside, I was never once tricked into believing that this film was a product of the 50s--not that Haynes intended that anyway.
Overall, I was very much moved by Moore's portrayal of a woman confronting the ugliest behavior of members of her class. Also, rarely have I felt that conventions or cliches were handled so well--the conclusion's train departure comes to mind. A fine and, for all of its nods to the past, refreshing film.