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oldcarbuff's rating
The acting was good, as were the photography and the sets which suitably evoked the Paris of the 1880s and the tower construction.
I felt it a shortcoming that the film seemed to reduce the massive engineering design work to little more than Eiffel drawing sketches of his planned tower. In those pre-computer times, there would have had to be teams of people doing calculations (probably with slide rules), but while this aspect did not need to be laboured, it would have been good to at least give it some acknowledgement by having Eiffel walk through the office.
As already noted in the comments, the background love story sometimes intrudes on the film narrative. There also seems a jump in the tower construction to finalisation, despite questions having been raised about the ongoing support of the council and funding.
Overall, an enjoyable film, even if not in the 'great' category.
I felt it a shortcoming that the film seemed to reduce the massive engineering design work to little more than Eiffel drawing sketches of his planned tower. In those pre-computer times, there would have had to be teams of people doing calculations (probably with slide rules), but while this aspect did not need to be laboured, it would have been good to at least give it some acknowledgement by having Eiffel walk through the office.
As already noted in the comments, the background love story sometimes intrudes on the film narrative. There also seems a jump in the tower construction to finalisation, despite questions having been raised about the ongoing support of the council and funding.
Overall, an enjoyable film, even if not in the 'great' category.
First up, I should mention that we went to the movies to see another show, but were directed to the wrong theatre. My reaction was to head out in search of the right place, but as my wife wanted to see this we decided to stay.
At the risk of being seen as a grumpy old bloke, all I can say is that it was an afternoon of my life I shan't be able to live again. Essentially this is a "chick flick" for ageing women, and my wife loved it. I'll admit there were a few points where I managed a chuckle too, but beyond that I kept thinking of other places I could be.
At the risk of being seen as a grumpy old bloke, all I can say is that it was an afternoon of my life I shan't be able to live again. Essentially this is a "chick flick" for ageing women, and my wife loved it. I'll admit there were a few points where I managed a chuckle too, but beyond that I kept thinking of other places I could be.
