The Painted Veil (2006)
The Painted Veil(2006) 8/10
Simply Exquisite. Despite its slow, languid pacing and fairly predictable plot, The Painted Veil is melodrama at its finest. John Curran has made an excellent adaptation of the novel, and he combines lush cinematography with an excellent cast for one of the best romantic films of 2006.
The strength of the film lies in the leading performance by Edward Norton and Naomi Watts. Not only are they singularly good, they also boast of excellent chemistry. Alot of the film deals in subtleties, and what is unspoken is as important as what is said. Every little detail, every sideways glance can mean so much. In short, a brilliant film with memorable performances by Norton and Watts.
“Curran has crafted a film that accomplishes so much. It not only draws us into this personal drama between his two principal actors, but also sets it all against a vibrant background of an ancient civilization struggling to become modern.” Chicago Sun Times
‘”The Painted Veil” may begin too slowly, but it also ends too soon.’ - New York Daily News
i would say watts and norton coz watts is listed before norton as per the poster, and the film credits, and lady first. but perhaps it’s your subconscience……
Comment by steandric — February 2, 2007 @ 2:38 pm