The Notorious Bettie Page is a interesting biopic of the lady whose risqué photos and films upset the conservative notions of certain people.
Mol certainly looks the part, but whether it is intentional or not, the Bettie Page portrayed on screen is both a victim and a fool. Mistreated by men all her life, yet unable to recognise that the pictures she willingly poses for are for the innocent entertainment of 'classy' gentlemen.
It is a film that doesn't seem to know whether it is a banner for free speech and expression, or a diatribe about the nature of sin. Either way, it's a got enough to say to pass an enjoyable few hours.
Mol certainly looks the part, but whether it is intentional or not, the Bettie Page portrayed on screen is both a victim and a fool. Mistreated by men all her life, yet unable to recognise that the pictures she willingly poses for are for the innocent entertainment of 'classy' gentlemen.
It is a film that doesn't seem to know whether it is a banner for free speech and expression, or a diatribe about the nature of sin. Either way, it's a got enough to say to pass an enjoyable few hours.