tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post950834329872791830..comments2024-03-28T16:41:29.596-04:00Comments on The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Movie Review: The Duchess (Part 1)Heather Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-80476936587407544612010-06-03T20:47:21.513-04:002010-06-03T20:47:21.513-04:00As time goes on I feel more and more like that!As time goes on I feel more and more like that!Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-19580154457128734122010-06-03T11:11:55.147-04:002010-06-03T11:11:55.147-04:00I must say i totally agree with your review. Keira...I must say i totally agree with your review. Keira is great actress but i must when i saw her portraying Georgiana as a mother it felt sort of awkward. But in the part where when had to give Eliza courtney it made me cry my heart out. Fiennes acting is superb he perfectly portrayed the duke I read in the book. Dominic Cooper made Charles Grey a very agreeable man. Hayley Atwell was great too but as you said she's more of a seductress in this. The ending, i feel as if is wrong in this movie. But all in all I think this is the kind of movie where you could say it was great but i feel as if somethings are missing.noregretsjustlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718298240537345765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-27424011199606839142008-12-23T12:31:00.000-05:002008-12-23T12:31:00.000-05:00I have to see all of In Bruges, the clips I saw of...I have to see all of In Bruges, the clips I saw of Fiennes were fantastic! He reminded me of a Guy Richie character in that movie, which of course, I love too. The jewelery really stood out, and when I was Christmas shopping the other day I noticed some necklaces that were influenced by the film. If they're weren't cheaply made I would have bought them right there!Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-88233443856129932352008-12-23T05:14:00.000-05:002008-12-23T05:14:00.000-05:00I was unmoved by the film but adored the costumes....I was unmoved by the film but adored the costumes. Yes! the earings in particular, Heather. The jewellery was unusually well done. Keira was enchanting but too young on the whole, although I've seen portraits of Georgianna and they do have similarities. Ralph F ceryainly stole the show. He's currently on in In bruges and plays an entirely different part. Think of how jeremy irons always plays himself "the handsomest man in England" and think of how Fiennes actually acts. Now HE was moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-19724993176074921092008-10-13T19:24:00.000-04:002008-10-13T19:24:00.000-04:00I agree, I can't get enough Fiennes. I saw him In...I agree, I can't get enough Fiennes. I saw him In Bruges and thought he was amazing in that as well, it's very important to be a versatile actor!Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-68313995323410406522008-10-13T19:21:00.000-04:002008-10-13T19:21:00.000-04:00I was unmoved by the film but adored the costumes....I was unmoved by the film but adored the costumes. Yes! the earings in particular, Heather. The jewellery was unusually well done. Keira was enchanting but too young on the whole, although I've seen portraits of Georgianna and they do have similarities. Ralph F ceryainly stole the show. He's currently on in In bruges and plays an entirely different part. Think of how jeremy irons always plays himself "the handsomest man in England" and think of how Fiennes actually acts. Now HE was moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-71577414141737692582008-10-13T15:23:00.000-04:002008-10-13T15:23:00.000-04:00Yes I agree, Geri. The movie was just not long en...Yes I agree, Geri. The movie was just not long enough to fit everything in! I would highly recommend the book, that won't fly by as fast! But you might be surprised how fast you fly through it :)Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-53384717790968309032008-10-13T14:10:00.000-04:002008-10-13T14:10:00.000-04:00What a feast for the eyes with the costumes, hats ...What a feast for the eyes with the costumes, hats and hairdos. Fiennes was surely a cold bastard -- and this was probably the plight of many women, trying to deal with powerful men like him. <BR/><BR/>I am curious about the real story of the Dutchess so I am looking for all I can find. I'll be sure to read your part 2, comparing the book. We should probably all just read the book, eh?<BR/><BR/>I'm sure Keira did the best she possibly could with the part as written. I must say I was deeply moved by the sadness portrayed. I had a hard time collecting my wits after the film ended sort of abruptly. <BR/><BR/>I have been in a couple of bad marriages (yeah, I've given up at this point) and had to sacrifice for my daughter -- so I could relate to the quiet desperation in her eyes when her happiness was thwarted. I think that can be hard to portray, and she did a good job. The scene when the Duke tries to reach out to her by covering her hand with his is powerful. It took everything she had to put her hand over his. Did you feel it?<BR/><BR/>They didn't show enough of the children, but her devotion was communicated through her choices. Too bad the film couldn't be longer, right?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222977292625254154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-62681922799584249202008-10-12T00:40:00.000-04:002008-10-12T00:40:00.000-04:00Kira, I agree with just about everything you said,...Kira, I agree with just about everything you said, with an emphasis on 3! Yes, I think a dance scene would have been a good idea!Heather Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544318718074061879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-8155544208666182742008-10-11T22:28:00.000-04:002008-10-11T22:28:00.000-04:00Perfect timing---the film finally came to my town ...Perfect timing---the film finally came to my town and I just got back from seeing it tonight! <BR/><BR/> While there were a few things that got under my skin, I thought The Duchess was exceptional film and enjoyed it tremendously! The costumes had me salivating and Ralph Fiennes was PERFECT! I had read reviews saying he outshone everyone and...well...I daresay they were correct. He was the only one who was exactly as I had imagined him, which isn't to say that the other actors didn't give good performances. I also agree with you on the score...Rachel Portman really outdid herself.<BR/><BR/> I side with Lady Spencer on the issue of Bess, but Lady Foster was quite likeable in the film. <BR/><BR/> A few things I would have changed: <BR/><BR/> 1) I was hoping this movie would be a bit more like the excellent <I>Amazing Grace</I> and really get into the politics of the period...alas, instead it was a mere backdrop to Georgiana's romantic turmoils! I hope there are deleted scenes that go more in depth...<BR/><BR/>2) I normally NEVER take issue with this, but Keira was just a tad bit too skinny in this film. She looked a little haggard and not like the voluptuous bombshell Georgiana was. Even just 5 extra pounds would have made big difference. Aside from that, I thought she did a lovely job. I think a lot of the reason she didn't reflect Foreman's Georgiana had more to do with the script than her acting. <BR/><BR/>3) There needed to be more gaiety! More gambling and fun times....I thought the director did a good job of incorporating some of this in the beginning, but it started to disappear in the middle and was downright gone by the finale. I wish they had extended the film's timeline so it hadn't ended on such a dreary note; it would have been better to close with Georgiana really blooming in society again.<BR/><BR/>4) Where was Harriet??? So many integral characters were left out in favor of melancholy shots of Keira brooding. Again, I can understand the time constraints...still, too bad. <BR/><BR/>5) I needed a good dance scene with Charles Grey. He did very well with the script that was given him. His part should have been written differently, though I'm not sure how. He and Keira had good chemistry, but not enough scenes together. <BR/><BR/> Anyway, in spite of that, I really loved the movie & I'm looking forward to part 2 of your review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775910475089264257.post-19165492740562926812008-10-11T21:04:00.000-04:002008-10-11T21:04:00.000-04:00Well put (part 1) and I agree I saw some lizzy (at...Well put (part 1) and I agree I saw some lizzy (at the dinner table) and some Elizabeth Swan (maybe at the dinner table too!) but now I want to read Part 2!! I want to hear what you have to dish about the film- based on your and amanda's research!!!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052080882886879580noreply@blogger.com