A.C.’s Review: As always I like to go see a film that I that wouldn’t normally be on my
radar so recently I went to the local art house cinema to see the film CAROL which
I knew very little about other than it was a 1950’s period piece about two
women who are drawn to each other.
In the movie Cate Blanchett plays Carol…an older woman currently in the
midst of a divorce from her husband and father of her five year old daughter
played by Kyle Chandler. Prior to her marriage Carol’s interest lie in the
opposite sex and as to why she married the man in the first place it was never
revealed. To no surprise the marriage didn’t last as the husband was constantly
jealous of her ex-lover Abby (Sarah Paulson) who remains her best friend.
Carol’s life intersects with a young woman working at a big NYC
department store selling dolls. The woman Therese (Rooney Mara) who until this
point never had interest other than men is immediately intrigued by Carol.
After Therese mails back Carol’s gloves left at her counter she is invited over
as a thank you and from that point on the movie follow the developing
relationship of the two women and the many obstacles in their way…most notably her
husband threatening to deny her access to her child through the courts under a
“morality clause”…a very real possibility in 1950’s America.
This was a really excellent movie. I liked the period setting and I liked
the story it had to tell. The two lead characters were very engaging and I was
invested in their story. It wasn’t the sort of film you see every day so it was
a welcome change of pace for my viewing habits.
Best Scene: It’s a tie between the women’s initial meeting at the
department store counter or the final scene where there is great suspense as to
whether or not they will be together or go their separate ways.
A.C.’s Rating: Full Admission
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