Review of Mr. Turner (2014) by Matt C — 03 Jan 2015
I just saw it this afternoon and loved it. While the script isn't exactly brilliant it is sparse and good when it needs to be, fitting in well with the reflective mood of the film. All performances are superb, and I cannot praise the photography enough- many of the outside scenes are works of art in their composition (one brief scene- Turner fishing in a pond or lake- I'd love as a poster for my wall).
Spall makes Turner brilliant, repellant and sympathetic brilliantly, and as I've mentioned the rest of the cast were superb. Turner's later life is the plot- there are no great twists or reveals, there is character development in response to various situations, and there is a certain sadness at the heart of the film.
Maybe I'm a snob but I find these reflective and beautifully filmed movies a welcome reprieve from the glut of brainless action films that floods the cinema all year round, and this one had me absorbed and moved for nearly 3 hours.
Recommended.
This review of Mr. Turner (2014) was written by Matt C on 03 January 2015.
Mr. Turner has generally received positive reviews.
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