bright star.
for a good number of days, Douglas bugged me about seeing this film. though, i am not so much of a fan of the 19th century as he is but i did enjoy some of the movies depicting this era so i thought of including Bright Star as part of my holy week roster.
the movie, which was written and directed by jane campion, tells the story of the love affair between fanny brawne and romanticist john keats. it was set in 1818 in Hampstead, London. to be honest, my feelings for the film would have to be 50/50. overall, it wasn't so bad. the story was good and you really feel the character's love for each other grow each scene. and i liked the fact that it wasn't amplified or pinilit. there were also some subtle moments like the occasional banter between fanny and mr. brown which i thought was rather cute. but some of the other parts can be pretty draaagging. there were times that i'd get bored, waiting for something to happen. then, it would get even duller. it was frustrating.
the best part of Bright Star is the stunning performance of abbie cornish. i believe this was really her film, she really owns it. i am amazed she wasn't nominated for an oscar. i can't help but wonder how the hell did sandra bullock won the coveted award when in fact, the rest of the competition is sooo much better than that very bleak Leigh Anne Tuohy character (sorry, i still feel bitter about it. meryl streep was robbed).
i am not familiar with the work of John Keats, only that i know he is a poet. I do love reading poems when i was younger but i never really dabbled in it as it is a form of art and i have no notions of being an artist. That's why i have always admired (READ: envied) people who can write words with meter and rhythm and with so much eloquence. Bright Star was able to revive my love for poetry. It also made me realize how much the generation of today do not appreciate poetry as an art form, but more of a pain in the ass during literature class or something.
anyway, i am babbling again.
Bright Star may appeal to some but i find it dreary compared to campion's earlier work. maybe that's the idea but i guess i was sort of looking for the same intensity or mysterious vibe i felt from The Piano.
Rating: 3/5
the movie, which was written and directed by jane campion, tells the story of the love affair between fanny brawne and romanticist john keats. it was set in 1818 in Hampstead, London. to be honest, my feelings for the film would have to be 50/50. overall, it wasn't so bad. the story was good and you really feel the character's love for each other grow each scene. and i liked the fact that it wasn't amplified or pinilit. there were also some subtle moments like the occasional banter between fanny and mr. brown which i thought was rather cute. but some of the other parts can be pretty draaagging. there were times that i'd get bored, waiting for something to happen. then, it would get even duller. it was frustrating.
the best part of Bright Star is the stunning performance of abbie cornish. i believe this was really her film, she really owns it. i am amazed she wasn't nominated for an oscar. i can't help but wonder how the hell did sandra bullock won the coveted award when in fact, the rest of the competition is sooo much better than that very bleak Leigh Anne Tuohy character (sorry, i still feel bitter about it. meryl streep was robbed).
i am not familiar with the work of John Keats, only that i know he is a poet. I do love reading poems when i was younger but i never really dabbled in it as it is a form of art and i have no notions of being an artist. That's why i have always admired (READ: envied) people who can write words with meter and rhythm and with so much eloquence. Bright Star was able to revive my love for poetry. It also made me realize how much the generation of today do not appreciate poetry as an art form, but more of a pain in the ass during literature class or something.
anyway, i am babbling again.
Bright Star may appeal to some but i find it dreary compared to campion's earlier work. maybe that's the idea but i guess i was sort of looking for the same intensity or mysterious vibe i felt from The Piano.
Rating: 3/5
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