THE HOUSE OF MIRTH is not just a costume drama. It's Terence Davies' adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel, a study of a rotten society. He creates a film that is beautiful for the eyes and that stays with you for some time. And you can't deny that he's worthy of recognition for turning Gillian Anderson into an ill-fated heroine of the early 20th century. By the way, her performance is really good.
8/10
8/10