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Rating: Q=6, P=3 / Thanks But No Thanks
Scale 1=3, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=2, Scale 4=1
Drama, Tearjerker, Complex Relationships, Late 19th Century, Class Tension, Gender and Sexuality
This may be the most depressing film I've ever seen. The tension and repression that Glenn Close creates through her portrayal of Albert -a woman living as a man- is so strong, it is painful to watch. From every close-up of a shielded personality to every moment of silence, I found myself crying inside and outside for Albert. Janet McTeer's confident, strong-willed Mr. Page enhances the tension even more making the film just so difficult to watch. The film reminds us of many things: that gender inequality and abuse are real issues - then and now; that acceptance can mean the difference between life and death; that some people's dreams won't come true, no matter how much they wish and try and hope.
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