But begin by thinking Anne Bancroft’s Mrs. Beckinsale’s inspired, in fact jaw-dropping performance here as a sort of wayward 18th century Soccer Mom run amok and gone dangerously to seed is a challenge to describe in mere words. Kate Beckinsale, the delightful star of the film, and director Whit Stillman succeed so brilliantly in concocting their sardonic vision of 18th century English society that in many ways the result invites comparison with Alexander MacKendrick’s great and scathing 1957 muck-raking classic “Sweet Smell of Success”. have observed) it can do the most damage. The film is a kind of horror story in which all the horror is just below the surface where (as Freud and Jung etc. This film works so well because it’s a kind of cautionary tale about toxic agendas and the people who become “possessed” by them. Overall, Love & Friendship is a true wonder of a film that will go down as one of the funniest films of 2016. Completely deadpan with great delivery and timing, Beckinsale sweeps you off your feet with fantastic delivery of Stillman's witty and subtly brilliant dialogue. In terms of the acting, Kate Beckinsale is a comedic wonder in this film. Featuring good cinematography and incredible production/costume design, Love & Friendship's look an feel is as lush, extravagant, and gorgeous, as required of a period piece. Incredibly well-written, this very large cast of characters are all handled very well during this short 90 minute film with all of their subplots being expertly handled by Stillman's sure hand. This film really portrays the upper class as being incredibly uppity, insipid, and stupid, in the most hysterical ways possible. Outlandish and truly hysterical, Love & Friendship touches on themes such as marriage, love, religion, and, as with all Stillman films, the bourgeoisie. As whitty, subtle, sharp, and smart, as ever, Stillman expertly brings Jane Austen's work to life in this fantastically funny film. ![]() Outlandish and truly hysterical, Love & Friendship touches on themes such as marriage, Love & Friendship is a truly brilliant film from director Whit Stillman. ![]() Love & Friendship is a truly brilliant film from director Whit Stillman.
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