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Society scion Newland Archer is engaged to May Welland, but his well-ordered life is upset when he meets May's unconventional cousin, the Countess Olenska. At first, Newland becomes a defender of the ...( read more 
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MCT:May 9, 2008'The Age of Innocence' isn't afraid or ashamed to be completely classical in almost every possible way. The film immerses itself in art and melody, symbolism and literature, and illustrates with startling, blatant truth coupled with a quiet poignancy how the society in 1880's New York restricted freedom beyond what we could begin to imagine. Daniel Day-Lewis is surprisingly on target as the modernist American gentleman, and Winona Ryder and Miriam Margolyes offer fanatastic support as wealthy socialites with plans of their own. The standout, however, is Michelle Pfeiffer's sensual portrayal of Countess Olenska; she exudes both menace and melancholy, but isn't afraid to manipulate where she deems necessary. While the film is told in a typically traditionalist manner, with a lyrical narration that is informative and absorbing - never irritating, it is the tocuhes of directorial flair from Scorsese that give the picture extra strokes of originality. The direction is almost pitch-perfect, the vast attention to detail reflective of the elegant costume and set-designs that were then so extravagant, and the slow pace lending the film a burning intensity that is never quite distinguished. The depth of the language and beautifully shot cinematography suck the audience into the tale of forbidden love in such an absorbing way it is almost as though we are watching an opera, or reading the novel itself; this is grand, sweeping film-making that provokes intrigue and genuine interest. You admire it for the sheer effort put into its making, but you enjoy the film for its dramatic, realistic handling of such a simplistic story, suffusing it with understated meaning and vibrant atmosphere.
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MCT:April 20, 2008Age of Innocence is a good novel and film...both worthy to check out. The film starring a very strong cast; Michelle Pfeiffer, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Winona Ryder.
The film centers on the high society of the 19th century NYC. A young bride to be (Ryder) along with her beloved soon to be husband (Day-Lewis) are a perfect match. Enters the outcast (Pfeiffer) that just came back from Europe and obaining a unheard of and disasterous divorce. Things ignite betwen people...beuatiful costumes and well acted. -
MCT:April 13, 2008Je me suis souvenue des films historico-dramatiques du dimanche apres-midi de mon enfance. Les personnages sont fades, et Scorcese fait si peu confiance au spectateur qu'il le noie sous une symbolique grossiere. Mais les robes sont belles....
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MCT:April 13, 2008La belle mise en scene faussement classique ne serait-elle pas la pour masquer l'incapacite de Scorsese a s'interesser VRAIMENT a ses personnages???
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MCT:March 15, 2008
Although I can appreciate some of the sweeping visual lushness and Day-Lewis is a sexy bitch, I fail to see the necessity of making the film. His American accent freaks me out a little, but it's also kind of smooth. Needless to say, I have a complex relationship with Daniel Day-Lewis' voice.
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