Don't let the title fool you into thinking that this is some children's movie about fairies. The premise of "Photographing Fairies" is not so much about fairies themselves. Instead it's more about the dangers of "seeing is believing." The movie dances on the question: Are these fairies real or am I hallucinating? It's also about the clash between mysticism and rationality. Whenever any of the characters becomes enticed by the fairies or uses piety as a shield, they end up causing grief for the others.
Like many British movies, "Photographing Fairies" is elegant, formal and very carefully put together. Also, Ben Kingsley gives a formidable performance as the reverend. Despite all these positive qualities, it does feel rather slow-paced at times and may challenge anyone with a short attention span. Nevertheless, this movie deserves high marks. I give it an 8.
Like many British movies, "Photographing Fairies" is elegant, formal and very carefully put together. Also, Ben Kingsley gives a formidable performance as the reverend. Despite all these positive qualities, it does feel rather slow-paced at times and may challenge anyone with a short attention span. Nevertheless, this movie deserves high marks. I give it an 8.