I saw this film yesterday after waiting several months from when the trailer was first seen. This film is receiving mediocre reviews at best but nonetheless my wife and I wanted to see it. The theater surprisingly was packed. run time was 2 hours which was just right to convey the story which once again is a biopic loosely based on fact
The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. -- (C) Focus Features
Rating: R (for some sexuality and full nudity)
Genre: Drama
Directed By: Tom Hooper
Written By: Lucinda Coxon
In Theaters: Nov 27, 2015 Limited
Box Office: $3.2M
Runtime: 2 hr.
Lili was played by Eddye Redmayne and Gerda by the drop dead gorgeous Alicia Vikander who we all remember as the AI in Ex Machina
Suffice it to say that Eddye Redmayne was once again absolutely superb in the role of Lili. His mannerisms, facial expressions and the way he carried himself throughout his transformation into a woman was mesmerizing. He is one superb Actor. Alicia Vikander likewise was also superb in her role. I would expect to see nominations for both from the Academy My wife thoroughly enjoyed the movie and stated that it was carefully and tastefully done.
This is an unwavering love story about two people from the start to finish and although not a great film is one which I would say "don't miss" even though ratings aren't great
The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. -- (C) Focus Features
Rating: R (for some sexuality and full nudity)
Genre: Drama
Directed By: Tom Hooper
Written By: Lucinda Coxon
In Theaters: Nov 27, 2015 Limited
Box Office: $3.2M
Runtime: 2 hr.
Lili was played by Eddye Redmayne and Gerda by the drop dead gorgeous Alicia Vikander who we all remember as the AI in Ex Machina
Suffice it to say that Eddye Redmayne was once again absolutely superb in the role of Lili. His mannerisms, facial expressions and the way he carried himself throughout his transformation into a woman was mesmerizing. He is one superb Actor. Alicia Vikander likewise was also superb in her role. I would expect to see nominations for both from the Academy My wife thoroughly enjoyed the movie and stated that it was carefully and tastefully done.
This is an unwavering love story about two people from the start to finish and although not a great film is one which I would say "don't miss" even though ratings aren't great