I am frankly surprised by all the 9 and 10 star reviews here. Seems many people saw this when they were young and it made a big impression.
The cinematography IS lovely and the locations stunning.
The acting by Tushingham and Reed IS extraordinary and carries the film.
But the story struck me as contrived, and unconvincing, especially the denouement. Despite the great acting, I could never quite believe the actions of the main characters.
The cinematography IS lovely and the locations stunning.
The acting by Tushingham and Reed IS extraordinary and carries the film.
But the story struck me as contrived, and unconvincing, especially the denouement. Despite the great acting, I could never quite believe the actions of the main characters.