Huge Collin Farrell fan with his range is beyond comprehension. To stay focused with such emotional scene after another non-stop and maintain character is quite impressive. This is a tough film to sort through but the dialog is magnificent. Tortured class struggle with love, lust and escapism. Alot of divisiveness with these reviews but clearly it is not for your average viewer. Very dense script and moves slowly but there is a payoff. If you have ever had one wild ride with your man or woman, this defines how crazy you become when that animal attraction bites you. I have only had one experience like this and that was plenty for a lifetime! Recommend for the subtle undercurrents of BDM, extremely well-portrayed by Mr. Farrell. Longer than required, Liv did some creative shots but otherwise distracted by dialog. Chastain's character was sumptuously dressed, colors vivid and clairvoyant.
'Sentiment: Positive 🙂'
I really liked this film. Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastian are terrific (as I named this) in their respective roles. I was familiar with Liv Ullman from early in her acting career. There is much more going on than what is occurring on the surface. Definitely a film one should watch twice to fully understand. Btw, I had no idea how many adaptations had been made of this 19th Century play until I happened upon the stunning 1951 version. It caught my eye simply because of the appearance of Max Von Sydow. He was only 22 years old, cast in the second role of his massive career. It was the Gran Prix winner at Cannes. Stanley Kubrick was a fan as well. I strongly recommend renting the 1951 film as well; it is well worth it.
'Sentiment: Positive 🙂'
Favorite scene with Miss Julie (Jessica Chastain) -The murdered canary scene and trying to get Kathleen to come with her and John.