Movie is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel. I couldn't find the novel online, so I have only seen a film. To be honest I was expecting for some another boring, romantic movie, but that was a nice surprise.
New York, 1950s; homosexuality were treated like some kind of sickness or disease, but it wasn't the only reason why love between Carol and Therese was forbidden. Carol has the husband that she tries to divorce.
(spoilers) The first glances, the first meeting, the first conversation, we already feel the chemistry and tension between these two women. They can't fight with their feelings, maybe they don't even try to? Therese says "I can never say no", but she can't say "No" only to Carol, she is able to do it with men. Even though Therese doesn't know Carol for too long she agrees to meet her several of times and then travel with her. The tension made me so unpatient for something more between them. We can notice how their relationship evolves and goes on different levels.
When Abby asks Carol "I hope you know what you're doing", she answers "I never did". It shows how much their love is out of control and. It doesn't always allow you to think rationally. The kiss&sex scene was the moment we've all been waiting for during whole movie. The fact that it was not just a fleeting adventure, but something stronger, we find out when both of them can't forget about each other during separation. Carol leaves letters, worries about Therese, asks Abby to look after her; and Therese goes through all the photos with her beloved, calls her, agrees to coffee. Seems like they are just meant to be. Two beautiful lines.
Therese: "I miss you... I miss you" Carol: "I love you"
Therese is much younger, she is sick when Carol leaves her. After months of not seeing Carol, Therese has devoloped, she is more mature etc. But one thing hasn't change- she still loves Carol and can't refuse her. It's just the power of love.
It's subtle movie, with great class, a classic from the 50s, the topic is still taboo-breaking. Acting of Cate Blanchett is... incredible and I would rate is as 10. I forgot Carol- that person on the screen - can be just someone playing that role... Catherine bravo. Amazing job.
It's the movie worth to watch, the chemistry is on point, scenerio is good, there is also ?one? Plot-twist. I recommend it, maybe it isn't the movie, it isn't anything "special", but it's worth to watch. Romances and love movie content can be considered as boring or basic, but how love can be basic at all? Try it, watch it, I enjoyed it, but I don't think it impacted on my whole life. I don't believe I will watch it again too. But it's good!
P. S: I don't know if it's 7/10 or 8/10. I couldn't decide.
New York, 1950s; homosexuality were treated like some kind of sickness or disease, but it wasn't the only reason why love between Carol and Therese was forbidden. Carol has the husband that she tries to divorce.
(spoilers) The first glances, the first meeting, the first conversation, we already feel the chemistry and tension between these two women. They can't fight with their feelings, maybe they don't even try to? Therese says "I can never say no", but she can't say "No" only to Carol, she is able to do it with men. Even though Therese doesn't know Carol for too long she agrees to meet her several of times and then travel with her. The tension made me so unpatient for something more between them. We can notice how their relationship evolves and goes on different levels.
When Abby asks Carol "I hope you know what you're doing", she answers "I never did". It shows how much their love is out of control and. It doesn't always allow you to think rationally. The kiss&sex scene was the moment we've all been waiting for during whole movie. The fact that it was not just a fleeting adventure, but something stronger, we find out when both of them can't forget about each other during separation. Carol leaves letters, worries about Therese, asks Abby to look after her; and Therese goes through all the photos with her beloved, calls her, agrees to coffee. Seems like they are just meant to be. Two beautiful lines.
Therese: "I miss you... I miss you" Carol: "I love you"
Therese is much younger, she is sick when Carol leaves her. After months of not seeing Carol, Therese has devoloped, she is more mature etc. But one thing hasn't change- she still loves Carol and can't refuse her. It's just the power of love.
It's subtle movie, with great class, a classic from the 50s, the topic is still taboo-breaking. Acting of Cate Blanchett is... incredible and I would rate is as 10. I forgot Carol- that person on the screen - can be just someone playing that role... Catherine bravo. Amazing job.
It's the movie worth to watch, the chemistry is on point, scenerio is good, there is also ?one? Plot-twist. I recommend it, maybe it isn't the movie, it isn't anything "special", but it's worth to watch. Romances and love movie content can be considered as boring or basic, but how love can be basic at all? Try it, watch it, I enjoyed it, but I don't think it impacted on my whole life. I don't believe I will watch it again too. But it's good!
P. S: I don't know if it's 7/10 or 8/10. I couldn't decide.