Oscar & Lucinda
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Movie Reviews of Oscar & Lucinda
Movie Review: Stimulating and Satisfying
Summary: 5 Stars
While it's true what other reviewers said about it being "slow moving at times" and "not for everyone", if you like a good story - happy and tragic - and beautiful (and sensous) cinematography, costuming, sets and an excellent soundtrack - this may be for you!
The product description says their lives are forever changed by their meeting - but this is far too simple and not true. The story of the changes in each of their lives (before they even meet) already has you gripped in fascination by the time they finally meet together. Throughout, the story takes many turns.
Even though it is not completely a happy ending, it is ultimately sweet and satisfying.
I don't see any special features listed on the DVD (I own an old videotape). I would love to hear what the makers of the movie have to say about the making of this film.
Movie Review: Strangely wonderful sort-of love story
Summary: 5 Stars
Odd, unique, beautifully photographed character study/love story.
Two eccentrics, one the rich owner of a glass-works (Cate Blanchette),
and one an emotionally damaged and physically fragile young minister
(Ralph Fiennes) are united in friendship, and eventually romance by
their obsession with gambling.
Blanchette is luminous and wonderful. Fiennes pushes at times, going
right up to the edge and occasionally over it with his tics and quirks,
but he's ultimately very deeply effecting.
A strange mix of tones, comic, romantic; it behaves both like an epic
and a parody of one. But it has never failed to move me, and it's full
of moments where the beautiful imagery dances so well with Thomas
Newman's delicate score that I get a shiver.
Movie Review: Stunning film !
Summary: 5 Stars
Artistic , majestic and suggestive movie with a solid script .
The inner tribulations of a priest gifted of special powers to guess the cards . That will be a smart device to make some money and try to help a community for building a very original church ; made of glass .
The long arm of the fate will make its appearing in the last movement of the story.
Exquisite performances of Cate Blanchet and Ralph Fiennes.
Movie Review: A Delightful Romantic Tale of Two "Misfits"
Summary: 5 Stars
A rich portrayal of two misfits, but in a broader sense, a philosophical and theological examination of the fringes of social acceptability for free-thinkers. The screenplay was well done and the cinematography excellent. I would have liked to have seen a bit deeper development of the romantic relationship between Oscar and Lucinda. Also, at times the geographical setting was a bit confusing (is this England or Australia in this scene?)Movie Review: Two Great Actors in a Beautiful Setting!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is, quite simply, a beautiful little film. Don't bother to purchase it unless you can find the DVD edition...it must be seen full-screen. The scenery is incredible, and the set designer must be commended for creating the imagery of the marvelous glass church. Ralph Fiennes and Cate Blanchett are perfect...at times they hypnotise. If you missed it at the theatres, which most people did...don't pass this up!