I liked it, but I didn't read the book yet. I write this because that seems to be the only thing all bad reviews are about. It isn't as true to the novel as they wanted it to be. Well, I'm looking forward to comparing the two when I read the book.
Now as for the film. I really liked it. It gave me an impression of a time long gone. It captures the whole mood and vibe of that late 40s, beginning of the 50s era. The jazz clubs, the cars, the drugs. They really set the mood right. That is one of the main things I loved. Of course the plot is very well written too, but for me the aesthetics are something I watch a film for too.
In the plot I like how the literate side is there, and it has its place, but its isn't predominant. It's nice to see them clinging to the Proust book, also because I'm now reading it. And it's fun that they do give a few quotes and such, but it's not Plato this, Proust that, bla bla bla.
Sam Riley delivers an outstanding performance, he's very fit for the role, he knows how to capture all of the feeling in this. Hedlund even overdoes Riley, his acting is extraordinary. He perfectly captures the mad, energetic and the sensitive sides of the character. Kristen Steward proves, for the people that didn't want to know yet, that she's not just pretty. She's a great actress, and shows that time and again in here.
The cinematography is perfect. I love the shots, the camera movements, all that. I really like how they portrayed the whole mood in that way too.
All and all I loved it, and I'm looking very forward to reading the novel, especially if it's 'so much better' than this film.
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