Thus, we listen as the exchanges between John and Fanny develop from the arch flirtations of the typical of the times until they consummate in recitation of his poetry to each other. Imagery of sexuality and mortality abound -- sometimes together, as with a transcendent sequence involving butterflies. The two leads are up to the demands of their famous parts, from their tentative probings of each others' interests to their inevitable parting, and the direction and cinematography are stunning. Why this film wasn't on the Best Picture 2009 list is beyond me. Highly recommended.
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Thank you for mentioning my post. I find the Second Amendment to be the most frustrating of all.
The movie looks like one I would love. I am off to NetFlix to add it to my queue. Thanks for the tip.
The evil elf is busy messing with my computer again. I have tried four times to add your blog to my 'blogs I'm following' list. BlogSpot keeps saying it has been posted, but when I open my blog it isn't there. Arrrrgh 1!!!
I gobbled up this film. I totally agree with what T had to say about it...a Campion/Keats hangover is right!
So glad you liked it! We thought it was pitch perfect. In actuality, Fanny's relationship with Mr. Brown was evidently not as adversarial as shown in the film. But, what is art without conflict?
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