The Age of Innocence
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Movie Reviews of The Age of Innocence
Movie Review: An excellent adaptation
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a big Wharton fan, and read all her work several years ago. THE AGE OF INNOCENCE I've read at least three times completely. And I have a feeling that Wharton would have been a fan of this adaptation. Scorsese found the book's atmosphere, characters, and the sheer narrative grace of Wharton's sad tale of destiny in old New York. As the last scene unfolded, I almost had a sense of deja vu, that the setting in the Parisian courtyard was exactly capturing the final moment of Archer's recognition of his fate. It was so touching.
What a production! The soundtrack, the cinematography, the costumes, the editing and narrative flow--masterful and amazing. I've seen the movie a few times now, and find more to admire with each viewing. I did notice that the painting, the Bouguereau "The Return of Spring" that hung in the Beaufort's home in the 1870's, is actually supposed to be from 1886, but I think Wharton got that wrong in her novel...And why couldn't Daniel Day-Lewis manage an actual kiss at some point...he nibbled like a rabbit.
Scorsese's a genius, the best we have.
Movie Review: A Performance Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
I have viewed this movie nearly 10 times now, and I continue to be captivated by the brilliant performances of the actors. DD Lewis rivets every scene with gracious style, coupled with subtle moments of inner strife (and sometimes silliness) that forces me to search my own archives for these torn and unresolved emotions. After all, it's just acting! But I can't help but be drawn into the emotional undercurrent.As for W Ryder, what a shockingly incredible performance. I normally find her quite predictable as an actor, yet I found myself guessing whether or not her character was just a sheep, or amazingly brilliant. And I didn't feel cheated.
M Pfieffer follows suit, as I had this inner plea for her to win all that she sought.
The supporting cast (including bit players) were also perfectly placed and helped create this piece into "Master".
I highly suggest this DVD (movie) to those who care to look at motion pictures intelligently, which purposely refrains from suggesting the NEED to look artistically, although it is very artistic, as well.
Movie Review: Beautifully crafted adaptation!
Summary: 5 Stars
Director Martin Scorsese has stepped outside his usual genre and created a rich and faithful adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel of the same name. This film is truly a feast for the eyes, creating a visual world that perfectly reveals the society in which it is set. More importantly, the screenplay draws us into a world where emotion and its expression are defined by the rules of class. Subtlety and depth are keywords for the story in this film, and the actors compliment the presentation by giving well rounded, natural, and believable performances. Not really a film about romance, it is better to define this as a story of the outside pressures and expectations of those around the main characters (Newland Archer played by Daniel Day-Lewis, and Countess Ellen Olenska played by Michelle Pfeiffer). Their affair, denied to them by their friends and relatives, is a catalyst for our glimpse into opportunities lost, and life long bitter-sweet memories made.
This is a film not to be missed; a quiet, yet very deeply emotional and memorable movie.
Movie Review: Lavish, Sumptuous and very much a Scorese picture.
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes it's frilly, filled with lace and stills could pass for photo spreads in Home & Garden. Yet even without Pesci, DeNiro, or foul language, 'The Age of Innocence,' at it's core is quintessential Scorsese. The key thematic is power, it's related hierarchy and about those who wield and fall to it - only this time instead of exercising power through gunplay and violence it is dispensed through mannerism and whispered subterfuge. Scenes with Mrs. Mingott interacting with her friends and family come off reminiscent of Paul Sorvino's character in 'Goodfellas.' All of Scorsese's visual trademarks are also intact with some great tracking shots and loads of loads of rich mise-en-scene. There's so much visual eye candy to take in, in terms of production and art design that multiple viewings are a must.From a technical standpoint this DVD is a treat and those lucky enough to have a proper TV connected to their DVD players through component cables will truly enjoy the rich, sumputous colors in this most excellent transfer.
Movie Review: Gem of a movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent adaptation by Martin Scorsese of the Edith Wharton novel. Of the three principal characters, two are portrayed superbly: Daniel Day-Lewis as Newland Archer and Winona Ryder as his wife, May. The third is Michelle Pfeiffer as Countess Olenska, but I think it was a mistake to cast her in ditzy blonde curls and even worse to have her appear weak, as if in a perpetual fog, while in the book Wharton has her much darker and stronger. Countess Olenska has fled from her European husband into the stuffy society of upper crust New York; Archer falls madly in love with her. Archer never allows the propriety of his social customs to falter and never allows his passions for the Countess to surface. Everyone wants her to return to her husband to avoid a scandal; even Archer wants this though he is obviously more torn about it. The movie is basically faithful to the novel and the sets are accurate to the period. It's a compelling movie and definitely worth a watch.