I
could've used a little more Walken?
This
is a slow film that lacks energy. It looks
beautiful but that isn't enough! The story is
somewhat based on truth and held my attention
throughout, but I never felt anything for our
heroine... she is slightly unsympathetic.
Hilary Swank
delivers another solid performance. We
have come to expect good work from her.
And the production design is worthy of note...
the film felt authentic. But I doubt your
emotions will be tapped in the way the
filmmakers were hoping. I was ho-humming
my way through the second half of the film.
"The Affair
of the Necklace" will appeal to Merchant Ivory
fans, but really fails to engage the audience
emotionally. If it shows up on cable some
time, it may be worth a look but I wouldn't go
out of your way for it.
©
Written by TC Candler
Richard
Propes' Comment
This
post-Oscar film for Hilary Swank practically
fits the definition of mediocrity. On only a few
occasions have I been tempted to not finish a
film, but I found myself yawning incessantly
during this film. As TC notes, the film features
solid production design and a reasonable enough
performance by Swank...but it all seems to add
up to nothing. I didn't care about the
characters, and I never felt like this apathy
was supposed to be my response. I suppose I'd
have to call this film a "So what?" film.
Jacob
Hall's Comment
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