From the onset, the movie paints a tense atmosphere between the couple. Somehow they are not content with things around them, and that manifests into rapidly- escalating situations where they say things that they do not really mean. She is grappling with her dreams of becoming an actress, and he is in a dead-end job. He thinks that they are meant for a more grand life and she paints a picture of a new beginning in another city. For a brief while there is hope, but can they overcome their doubts and insecurities? Both of them cheat casually, maybe to seek temporary outlets to their problems and situations. There are some brilliant performances here, one worth mentioning is from Michael Shannon, who plays John Givings. He plays an insane, who speaks truth stripped of all pretence, and through the masks. The couple cannot face his harsh sermons, and we witness some stand-offs.
The times have been beautifully recreated by the cinematography and costumes department, it is a joy to watch and observe people and their manners of another age. The background score is heart warming, and it accentuates the mood of the moment.
Di Caprio and Kate Winslet act together in a movie for the first time post- Titanic. And their performances are stellar! Kate is devastatingly beautiful as April Wheeler, and has put her soul into the role. She has emoted the varying moods of her character wonderfully well. Di Caprio has done a great role too, that of Frank Wheeler. He is all charm, and we see Frank's insecurity in his eyes.
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Good review!
ReplyDeleteThanks bro! The aim is to review every movie which I watch. Tall task!
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