Carol is a romantic drama that tries to get by on the talent of its two lead actresses alone, and it almost works. The story follows a divorcée who befriends a department store clerk while Christmas shopping, and asks her to join her on a holiday road trip. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara give strong performances. However, there’s something disturbing about their characters’ relationship; as Blanchett comes off as rather predatory and manipulative. Additionally, the plot doesn’t really go anywhere and the character development is poor. But the production values, costumes, set designs, cinematography, and score, are exceptionally well-done; creating an atmospheric and picturesque vision of the 1950s. Yet Carol is ultimately an unsatisfying film that’s pretty pointless.
Shout by Dann MichalskiBlockedParent2020-12-20T18:00:01Z
Carol is a romantic drama that tries to get by on the talent of its two lead actresses alone, and it almost works. The story follows a divorcée who befriends a department store clerk while Christmas shopping, and asks her to join her on a holiday road trip. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara give strong performances. However, there’s something disturbing about their characters’ relationship; as Blanchett comes off as rather predatory and manipulative. Additionally, the plot doesn’t really go anywhere and the character development is poor. But the production values, costumes, set designs, cinematography, and score, are exceptionally well-done; creating an atmospheric and picturesque vision of the 1950s. Yet Carol is ultimately an unsatisfying film that’s pretty pointless.