Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (Keira Knightley), was the original "It Girl." Like her direct descendant Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a player in the wider affairs of the world, she proved that she could out-gamble, out-drink and outwit most of the aristocratic men who surrounded her. She helped usher in sweeping changes to England as a leader of the forward-thinking Whig Party. But even as her power and popularity grew, she was haunted by the fact that the only man in England she seemingly could not seduce was her very own husband, the Duke (Ralph Fiennes). And when she tried to find her own way to be true to her heart and loyal to her duty, the resulting controversies and convoluted liaisons would leave all of London talking.
I've never really been a fan of period pieces like this. I can't help but find the foofy dresses and ridiculous hair to be the stupidest things I've ever seen. I can't possibly imagine how anyone could function like that way back in the day. I tend to either write them off as intolerable or give them a nod of watchable. This one would fall under watchable. Its not a must see. The performances aren't that great. But if you are in to these kinds of movies that are basically made just to get consideration for a Best Costumes oscar - then you would enjoy it.
I would recommend this movie to period piece movie fans for rental. It will definitely be worth it. As far as the rest of you are concerned - just wait for cable.
I've never really been a fan of period pieces like this. I can't help but find the foofy dresses and ridiculous hair to be the stupidest things I've ever seen. I can't possibly imagine how anyone could function like that way back in the day. I tend to either write them off as intolerable or give them a nod of watchable. This one would fall under watchable. Its not a must see. The performances aren't that great. But if you are in to these kinds of movies that are basically made just to get consideration for a Best Costumes oscar - then you would enjoy it.
I would recommend this movie to period piece movie fans for rental. It will definitely be worth it. As far as the rest of you are concerned - just wait for cable.
