Thursday, February 11, 2016

Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner (Mike Leigh, 2014)
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Rating: Q=7, P=4 / Can't Get Enough
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Biopic, 19th Century, Art

Like stepping into one of his masterpieces, Mr. Turner transports you to 19th Century England--from the cloudy, dusty atmosphere of the city to the clear, picturesque and open countryside. I thoroughly enjoyed the visuals of this film. This is serious artistry and craftsmanship. The viewer really comes to understand why Turner felt compelled to paint the landscapes he saw--they were utterly beautiful.

Timothy Spall is incomparable as Turner--both gruff and polite, mysterious and sincere, closed and highly attune to the complexity and fragility of life.

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