It is based on the W. Somerset Maugham novel with the same name, which can be read online. I haven't read the book, but the film inspires me to put it on my to-be-read list. This is the book's 3rd film adaptation.
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"When love and duty are one, grace is within you."
I never cry during films, but I did during this one.
The New York Times has a positive review. Rolling Stone gives it 3 out of 4 stars and concludes, "The Painted Veil has the power and intimacy of a timeless love story. By all means, let it sweep you away." Spirituality and Practice calls it "A beautiful and very believable story, set in China in the 1920s, about the personal transformation of a married couple."
Empire Online says it's "Handsomely crafted, with meticulous performances". Rotten Tomatoes has an audience score of 85%.
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This film has really beautiful cinematography and such wonderful acting! I cried too 😁. Hope you had a great weekend and wishing you a happy new week! J 😊
ReplyDeletep.s. thanks for your lovely comments on my blog, you are very kind! J x
I'm not even sure what about the movie made me cry -I've certainly seen sadder movies- but there you go
DeleteWas a marvelous movie!! :)
ReplyDeleteWasn't it! I found it used at the store and picked it up not knowing it'd be so wonderful.
DeleteI have never heard of this film, or the book. I must live in a cave!
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of it 'til I happened across it. It's worth looking for :)
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