POSITIVES…
Interesting, fascinating, and thoughtful, historical drama of a movie, that’s based on a true story that's set on the eve of World War II as the backdrop.
There's this surprising moment during the first act that just immediately grabs your attention. Just in case you weren't paying any.
Ralph Fiennes is excellent as Basil Brown, giving his character the nuance, and gravitas needed for the role.
Carey Mulligan does the incredible job of bringing the character of Mrs Pretty to life.
Additionally, some welcome energy is given to this movie by Lily James as Peggy Preston, Archie Brown as Robert Pretty, and Johnny Flynn as Rory Lomax.
I liked the narrative choices that were made here, in terms of the use of voice overs, cut-aways, the delicate tone, the efficient pacing, and the overall segmented storytelling structure.
There's actually a lot of varied themes in this presumably simple film, that works well with the sentiments of the story.
Makes you appreciate the passion and drive of a discovery. Makes you appreciate life.
NEGATIVES…
Not the most explosively dynamic blockbuster of a movie I suppose.
Sudden shifts in the storytelling might not be welcomed by some.
I know it's based on a true story and all, but there are some familiar plot tropes that I feel made the story more derivative than it needed to be.
It's a little disappointing that Mrs Pretty is written more like a plot device.
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