A Sad Decline...

A magnificent performance by Gillian Anderson does enough to elevate this rather slow Edith Wharton adaptation. The first two thirds of the movie is bogged down by weighty and overlong conversations that serve as exposition rather than witty dialogue. However, the ending is powerful and rather devastating as we watch the final stages of demise in the life of Lily Bart. It is too long in coming, but the reward is deserving of a recommendation.

If you like Merchant Ivory productions... then this film will suit your taste.

© Written by TC Candler

How We Rated This Film TC Candler - B Richard Propes - C Jacob Hall -

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