Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Bright Star

It took Jane Campion a decade to return to form with this film about the brief romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. The film manages to bring an authentic look and relaxed performances that usually lacks in period films. It's a rather intimate and poetic film that will please some and bore others since it lacks any major conflicts such as opposing parents or lovers. It basically shows how two people fall in love as if you were there to witness it. Abbie Cornish stands out as the outspoken woman ahead of her time. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.

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