vanapa9

Well written, perfect casting and supporting actors allow Vikander to showcase her amazingly compelling stage presence. Cinematography was also superlative, taking us back to 17th century Amsterdam so we could observe feel and do everything but touch these very real people. Special applause goes to the sex scenes and nudity which allow me/us to see vikander making love in a very lurid and revealing nude scene. The camera and the lovers positioning hide those private parts, but we see more than enough to be aroused by their arousal. Something about Alicia Vikander that allows her persona and facial expressions to transform her attractive features into a somewhat mesmerizing-have to see more, can't take my eyes off you- attraction. Thank God-and her agents and herself for getting a hold of this script and taking part in a very first-rate, rare-WELL DONE movie.

I'm a huge fan of Rooney Mara. Her stage presence is ...well...it's her stage presence that is mainly responsible for her being a highly coveted actress. Sure..give someone like her a role in the Yellow Pages movie..and she will sell tickets. And, this is what Lowery and company must have been thinking. Yea-- let's make an extremely BORING story and show Rooney here and there..and let's have another A-list actor- Casey Afflek-disappear like a Ghost and hide under a ridiculous bed sheet for the rest of the movie. Let's have NO real acting..and rely on situation drama...that has NO DRAMA...NO INTEREST ! I had to actually stop watching the movie when Rooney was sitting on the floor eating a pie for what seemed like eternity. There is no action..no drama...nothing that pulls us in whatsoever. In short-this movie is either one of the worst ever made--or was done purposefully bad...to show how gullible the critics and audience are...the joke being on all of us that watched this movie.

I did not pay to watch this movie...and i still want my money back !!!

Story line was very good, acting was excellent by all characters. Rooney Mara, of course, IS the picture, as Una is Focal point in most scenes. Her range is limited somewhat..and always has been. However, her persona IS a somewhat truncated one, in all her pictures, and in Real LIFE. She just uses what she has so brilliantly..always understating and well clear of any unauthentic spoken words or body language

Rooney is captivating to look at, and to hear her speak is also a pleasure. This is why she is such a sought after actress-she is so compelling. Thus, with a good story line and superb playing by all the characters, we are given our monies worth for sure, and a memorable viewing. So glad to see her used wisely. The last couple pics she has appeared in, were a bit weak..with Rooney still somehow bringing the movies up a notch or two in entertainment value.