Sylvia (2003) Reviews
- Starring:
- Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Craig, (more)
- Director(s):
- Christine Jeffs
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful This is the first movie that I have seen Gwyn Patrow in that was good. She did a fantastic job playing Sylvia Platt. Historic movies give me the energy to find out more about the character, and ... Read More This is the first movie that I have seen Gwyn Patrow in that was good. She did a fantastic job playing Sylvia Platt. Historic movies give me the energy to find out more about the character, and although the story stops at Sylvia's death. That ulfortunately was not the end of the story for those in her life. The infidelity of her husband touched a number of people.....especially the adultress...thumbs up.:) Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I thought the movie was really really good. I thought that Gwyneth Paltrow did an excellent job, and it wasn't melodramatic or over the top. I thought it started out a bit slow, and I mentally ... Read More I thought the movie was really really good. I thought that Gwyneth Paltrow did an excellent job, and it wasn't melodramatic or over the top. I thought it started out a bit slow, and I mentally compared it to a biography written about Sylvia Plath that I read years ago, and it seemed to match pretty well, though I thought they were a little too lenient on Ted Hughes. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Gwyneth Paltrow really delivers in this film, completely embodying the persona of Sylvia Plath without succumbing to melodrama or histrionics. I was completely captivated by her performance and ... Read More Gwyneth Paltrow really delivers in this film, completely embodying the persona of Sylvia Plath without succumbing to melodrama or histrionics. I was completely captivated by her performance and thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Highly recommended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Gwyneth Paltrow gives a fine performance as poet/writer Sylvia Plath as does Daniel Craig as her husband and poet/writer Ted Hughes.
Her life was short and troubled and this film is dark and ... Read More Gwyneth Paltrow gives a fine performance as poet/writer Sylvia Plath as does Daniel Craig as her husband and poet/writer Ted Hughes.
Her life was short and troubled and this film is dark and difficult but this was the tone of her life prior to and becoming even more so after her marriage to Ted Hughes. I believe the screen-play to be as honest as it could be not placing the complete blame on Hughes (which is commonly done) but demonstrating both her frailities (and his) prior to their marriage. A sad tale but that of a beloved American writer. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful I loved this film. After reading her books and reading a little about her personal life before watching the film, I felt that Paltrow really personified the beautiful, talented, creative poet that ... Read More I loved this film. After reading her books and reading a little about her personal life before watching the film, I felt that Paltrow really personified the beautiful, talented, creative poet that Plath was. It was quite sad, a bit dark - but honest and true, that's the saddest thing of all. She was perfectly flawed and this movie portrays her very well. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful While definitely not an encouraging film, the movie is excellent for it's acting, cinematography, and plot. Daniel Craig was particularly wonderful - showing once again that there's more to him than ... Read More While definitely not an encouraging film, the movie is excellent for it's acting, cinematography, and plot. Daniel Craig was particularly wonderful - showing once again that there's more to him than his rugged good looks. Definitely worth watching! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Gwyneth became Sylvia..she did her job. It felt so powerful and Daniel Craig as well was extraordinary as Ted Hughes. It was so un- Hollywood. Her life was extraordinary and tragic. Definately a ... Read More Gwyneth became Sylvia..she did her job. It felt so powerful and Daniel Craig as well was extraordinary as Ted Hughes. It was so un- Hollywood. Her life was extraordinary and tragic. Definately a movie to watch. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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