I spent the most gorgeous afternoon at the movies watching The Painted Veil. This is such a beautiful film, though it occured to me throughout that it could be seen as problematic, being a kind of love song to colonialism.
Political correctness aside, everything about the movie enchanted - the acting is perfect, the sets and costumes exquisite, and the landscape utterly seductive. It just works on so many levels. It is meant to be based on a Somerset Maugham story, though they must have tarted it up somewhat - I find it difficult to believe that Mr. Maugham could have written something quite so morally complex.
Treat yourselves - this is one film that is absolutely worth the trip, and what with all this rain, how much more encouragement do you need to go to the cinema?
Political correctness aside, everything about the movie enchanted - the acting is perfect, the sets and costumes exquisite, and the landscape utterly seductive. It just works on so many levels. It is meant to be based on a Somerset Maugham story, though they must have tarted it up somewhat - I find it difficult to believe that Mr. Maugham could have written something quite so morally complex.
Treat yourselves - this is one film that is absolutely worth the trip, and what with all this rain, how much more encouragement do you need to go to the cinema?
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