Despite great turns from the three leads, it initially comes off feeling a little long, cold, and empty (though the style is fabulous–see the elaborate costumes and sets contrasted with the curt, crass dialogue; the marvelous cinematography and editing–love those fish-eye shots and slow cross-fades). Upon further rumination though the chilling arc for Stone’s Abigail comes into focus, as does the intriguing commentary on the volatile mix of political power games with romance and relationships.
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I agree that the costumes and setpieces are rather good, but I just couldn’t get into this movie. I don’t see all the hype for it. It’s okay at best and really interesting to me. Just seems more odd and than intriguing.
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