Two thumbs up!
I’m not really sure how this movie was marketed in the States. But, since a large number of my friends have been quite dismissive of this movie based on its subject matter, I can only assume most of the attention focuses on the underage romance story. This to me, in the context of the story is a non-issue.
Yes, the girl is only 16 years old. Yes, she is perused romantically by an older man. However, the movie takes place in 1961, a time when these kinds of relationships were not taboo. So, it is unfair to pass judgment on the theme because the movie is not about the sexual exploits of an underage girl. In fact, the main characters make no attempt to hide their relationship, the parent’s are approving of their relationship and ultimately, sexuality between the two plays a very small role in this picture.
The whole point, however, is to explore the academic and professional potential young girls were abandoning in the 1960s when the “right” guy came along to sweep them off their feet.
Not wanting to give any plot points away I will close this review by complimenting the acting. Honestly, I don’t think Peter Sarsgaard and Emma Thompson are capable of producing subpar performances; the two of them were fantastic supporting player in “An Education”. However, beyond the amazing supporting cast, the standout performance was Best Actress nominee Carey Mulligan. Watch out folks, we’re going to see a lot of Ms. Mulligan in the future.
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