The Duchess
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Movie Reviews of The Duchess
Movie Review: Thank God for Mercy!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Duchess might have been a critical and popular failure had it not been for 7 year-old new comer Mercy Tiffin. Already receiving major Oscar Buzz within the industry, Miss Mercy's fan base has been exploding in both the UK and the US where only very young children have been able to really enjoy the film due to it's pretty costumes and silly, nonsensical dialogue. A break out role for Mercy Fiennes Tiffin, she plays the Duchesses' baby girl Lil G. and she stole scene after scene of the two scenes she was involved in.
Both Sanrio, creator of Hello Kitty, and Harajuku Lovers, Gwen Stefani's xenophobic clothing line that pays homage to homeless Japanese kids, have offered to design Miss Fiennes-Tiffins Red Carpet gown for the big night. Good luck, Lil M.!
What's next for Miss Mercy? She'll be playing Pearl the Landlord alongside Will Farrell in the Big Screen version of Funny or Dies' `The Landlord'. Can't wait!
Movie Review: A Must See For Women of All Ages
Summary: 5 Stars
Perhaps it is a vital part of this generation of women to be reminded of those days when we women were simply considered, "Chattel". This is an important movie and worthy of food for great conversations with your daughters, and other women.
While watching, I did think of Princess Diana and found it ironic that The Dutchess is one of Princess Diana's relations. Princess Diana also found herself in a marriage of three. Yet, as far as we know they did not live under the same roof. I did find it fascinating that the servants stayed in the room while all sorts of outrageous conversations were taking place and surely gives a new eyeopening pop on the Kings and Queens demanding confidentially oaths amongst their staff.
It is an amazingly sad, wild ride, that leaves one filled with compassion when all is said and done.
Movie Review: Entertaining and Pretty to look at
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't usually like costume dramas; this one wasn't boring, and the level of acting set it above many others. Previous reviewers have blabbed everything away, but I must agree that the acting is way above average. Ms. Knightley is fine, as well as gorgeous. Mr. Fiennes is snakey as ever; I fear he's being typecast. Excellent performances from newcomers Dominic Cooper & Hayley Atwill, and it's always good to see the very under-rated Charlotte Rampling, though her role is small. I only rented it because of it's Oscar recognition (Costumes & Sets). The DVD extras are instructive. The filmmakers insist that everything is authentic as can be, though there seems to be a debate about that. I enjoyed it. And it was refreshing to see Lesbian overtones; most other period films treat these bored, pampered, privileged types as if it didn't exist. I'll bet it did...Movie Review: Woman as property
Summary: 5 Stars
If there ever was a movie made how women used to be treated as property of their fathers and husbands, then this is the one. High society lady, Dutchess of Devonshire, beautiful, obedient, smart and likable is married off to a man of significant social status, influence and wealth. Her main duty to the Duke is to produce a male heir who will inherit the name, wealth and breeding of Duke's family. When producing male heir does not happen according to the plan, Duke turns to other women leaving his wife to indulge political parties, fashion trends and perpetual vacationing plans to Bath.
Inevitably, marriage falls appart and the social conventions of the time rob Dutchess of her personal happiness. Her life and her fate are as touching as they are heartbreaking.
Beautiful costume drama and great cast.
Movie Review: Fine piece of cinema!
Summary: 5 Stars
Truely genuine and actually potrays its time very well. We get to know the life of Lady Georgina, the Duchess of Devonshire, the role played by the lead lady Keire Knightley who delivers a stunning performence. I am not much familiar with the historical accuracy of the time of Duchess, but the film does sattisfy your eyes and heart. Ralph Fiennes and Charlotte Rampling deliver a sattisfying performence. Almost everything during that period is potrayed well, we get to witness the life of the Duchess, Extramarital affairs to women homosexuality have been potrayed really well in this perticular film. Definately, worth a watch, you won't be dissapointed.