Is it worth your time? Honestly? Only if you have a massive soft spot for creaky, black-and-white theatrical adaptations that move at the speed of a dying snail. If you want something that feels alive, stay away. If you like staring at period costumes and wondering why everyone is so dramatic about a piece of jewelry, ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Louis J. Gasnier
Wilfred Lucas
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly? Only if you have a massive soft spot for creaky, black-and-white theatrical adaptations that move at the speed of a dying snail. If you want something that feels alive, stay away. If you like staring at period costumes and wondering why everyone is so dramatic about a piece of jewelry, you might actually get a kick out of this. I found myself checking the time—a lot. It’s not that the acting is bad, it’s just that the movie feels like it’s being performed on a s..."
Gilles Grangier
Léopold Marchand, Victorien Sardou
France
