Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 13:51:19 GMT
I'm not sure if any of you guys have seen this yet? I was able to see it in Seattle over the weekend. I thought I might share my thoughts. 
The reactions to this film at TIFF were decidedly mixed, but I really enjoyed it. Though American in origin, it feels very European - languid, deliberate pacing allows the actors to shine. And boy, do they ever. Sevigny is pitch perfect as Borden, alternating between a quiet simmer and a madwoman's desperation with complete fluidity - just her very gaze could freeze steam. Stewart once again astonishes as the pinched, determined Irish maid whose tutorship under Lizzie soon becomes physical - very credible accent work - she acts with stirring resolve. I don't suppose I'm spoiling anything by saying there's a double ax murder (
), but during this scene, both actresses do some of the finest work of their careers.
Jamey Sheridan, Fiona Shaw, and Denis O'Hare are all deliciously malevolent in supporting roles. Kim Dickens doesn't have much to do as Lizzie's sister, but she's always a welcome presence.
Any way, if you've seen it, share your thoughts. If not, what are you waiting for?
The reactions to this film at TIFF were decidedly mixed, but I really enjoyed it. Though American in origin, it feels very European - languid, deliberate pacing allows the actors to shine. And boy, do they ever. Sevigny is pitch perfect as Borden, alternating between a quiet simmer and a madwoman's desperation with complete fluidity - just her very gaze could freeze steam. Stewart once again astonishes as the pinched, determined Irish maid whose tutorship under Lizzie soon becomes physical - very credible accent work - she acts with stirring resolve. I don't suppose I'm spoiling anything by saying there's a double ax murder (
), but during this scene, both actresses do some of the finest work of their careers.Jamey Sheridan, Fiona Shaw, and Denis O'Hare are all deliciously malevolent in supporting roles. Kim Dickens doesn't have much to do as Lizzie's sister, but she's always a welcome presence.
Any way, if you've seen it, share your thoughts. If not, what are you waiting for?
