An adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel of the same name, Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence' is A Masterpiece! A heart-breaking, devastating film that depicts love & betrayal magnificently.
'The Age of Innocence' Synopsis: Tale of 19th century New York high society in which a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
'The Age of Innocence' is master-class filmmaking. Scorsese is an impeccable Story-Teller & 'The Age of Innocence' is amongst his greatest films to date. He narrates a story that is heart-breaking & equally devastating. His conviction & self-confidence, however, empowers the film & takes it to an all-time high. The Adapted Screenplay Written by Scorsese himself & Jay Cocks, is magnificent. Cinematography is elegant. Editing is crisp. Art & Costume Design are marvelous.
Performance-Wise: Daniel Day-Lewis is restrained. Winona Ryder is splendid. She delivers a career best performance. Michelle Pfeiffer is outstanding. Miriam Margolyes is effective. Jonathan Pryce & Michael Gough are dignified.
On the whole, 'The Age of Innocence' is unmissable cinema!
'The Age of Innocence' Synopsis: Tale of 19th century New York high society in which a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
'The Age of Innocence' is master-class filmmaking. Scorsese is an impeccable Story-Teller & 'The Age of Innocence' is amongst his greatest films to date. He narrates a story that is heart-breaking & equally devastating. His conviction & self-confidence, however, empowers the film & takes it to an all-time high. The Adapted Screenplay Written by Scorsese himself & Jay Cocks, is magnificent. Cinematography is elegant. Editing is crisp. Art & Costume Design are marvelous.
Performance-Wise: Daniel Day-Lewis is restrained. Winona Ryder is splendid. She delivers a career best performance. Michelle Pfeiffer is outstanding. Miriam Margolyes is effective. Jonathan Pryce & Michael Gough are dignified.
On the whole, 'The Age of Innocence' is unmissable cinema!