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''A gripping tale of infidelity and revenge''
''A tense love story not to be missed''
A period romance of sorts based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The story of a young married couple in the 1920s who marry yet don't know each other. What follows is an affair and a journey into a deadly epidemic.
Beautiful locations and scenery, wonderfully shot.
Ambient sounds and soothing entrancing music, the piano playing all you can desire for the senses.
Excellent scale and clothing fitting to the period. Conveys an artistic vision and a keen eye for cinematography.
Directed by John Curran (possible relative i assume). He has done a wonderful job on all counts.
Edward Norton plays Walter to the right degree. A doctor who is up tight and proper, prudish and stubborn who slowly breaks out of his shell.
Niaomi Watts as Kitty his wife, she plays her character well. At first seemingly spoilt and wild yet later evolving and emotionally drawn.
Toby Jones who plays their neighbour was a most jovial likeable character, very charismatic.
An interesting story of a love that starts one sided and slowly transitions into something so beautiful. Was frustrating at times watching the couple not make any progress yet ultimately compelling and satisfying when they did.
See this if you liked:
The piano,
Memoirs of a Geisha
A story of forgiveness and love yet mixed with a tragic twist. Worth watching for it's beauty, visually and musically it offers richness.
10/10
