In 1950s New York, a
department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married
woman.
Director: Todd Haynes
Writers: Phyllis Nagy (screenplay), Patricia Highsmith
(novel)
Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson
Storyline:
In an adaptation of Patricia
Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very
different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s
New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable
attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in
the face of change. A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is
a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more
fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring woman
trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage. As an immediate connection sparks
between them, the innocence of their first encounter dims and their connection
deepens. While Carol breaks free from the confines of marriage, her husband
(Kyle Chandler) begins to question her competence as a mother as her
involvement with Therese and close relationship with her best friend Abby
(Sarah Paulson) come to light.
Carol Movie Reviews:
I loved this film for the
subtleties. Lots of lingering, carefully framed shots and closeups. Lots of
quiet scenes. Lots conveyed through looks and innuendo.
Rooney and Cate captured what it's like to be nervous yet excited while falling in love. It felt real. It felt like two people unsure of themselves, offering up just a bit of their true feelings at a time and waiting for the other person to do the same before revealing more.
Kyle Chandler's performance hasn't been commented on as much as the leads, but he was just as excellent. He played the part of tortured husband well without coming off as a mere villain. I sympathized with him and even understood where he was coming from.
I thought the film captured the time period in a very unique way. Nothing was overtly flashy or Normal Rockwell 50s, and at times it even felt gritty compared to most depictions of the era, but it was really beautiful.
The film stayed with me on the ride home, and I drove in silence while I reflected on it. That's how I judge a movie. If you are the type that loves character driven films, I'd very much recommend it. If you don't handle slow burn movies well, it might not be for you.
Rooney and Cate captured what it's like to be nervous yet excited while falling in love. It felt real. It felt like two people unsure of themselves, offering up just a bit of their true feelings at a time and waiting for the other person to do the same before revealing more.
Kyle Chandler's performance hasn't been commented on as much as the leads, but he was just as excellent. He played the part of tortured husband well without coming off as a mere villain. I sympathized with him and even understood where he was coming from.
I thought the film captured the time period in a very unique way. Nothing was overtly flashy or Normal Rockwell 50s, and at times it even felt gritty compared to most depictions of the era, but it was really beautiful.
The film stayed with me on the ride home, and I drove in silence while I reflected on it. That's how I judge a movie. If you are the type that loves character driven films, I'd very much recommend it. If you don't handle slow burn movies well, it might not be for you.
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