"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" is not a film for everyone. After all, it's about lesbianism in the 18th century and not everyone is excited about seeing such a picture. As for me, I applaud the lesbian subject matter....but I think the film itself left much to be desired.
The film clearly is intended as an 'art film'. In other words, instead of telling a story in a normal way, it's very, very slow and deliberate....too slow. Oddly, however, despite the glacial pacing, when it comes to the relationship between the two women is the opposite. They go from not even talking to each other to lovers...and you cannot help but think something is missing. There is simply little chemistry or joy between the pair.
Overall, the film could have been very good. Instead, it just looks nice but that's really about all there is to it. Worth seeing? Perhaps...but far from a must-see.
The film clearly is intended as an 'art film'. In other words, instead of telling a story in a normal way, it's very, very slow and deliberate....too slow. Oddly, however, despite the glacial pacing, when it comes to the relationship between the two women is the opposite. They go from not even talking to each other to lovers...and you cannot help but think something is missing. There is simply little chemistry or joy between the pair.
Overall, the film could have been very good. Instead, it just looks nice but that's really about all there is to it. Worth seeing? Perhaps...but far from a must-see.