I used to stay away from British films because I often found them way too slow-paced to hold my interest. In more recent years, however, I have come to enjoy trends in British films, including better pacing. But then again, this film is 30 years old...so back to the slower pacing of the past.
Nevertheless, it's a good film. Four troubled women 'finding themselves' on a visit to an old Italian estate. And, it features one of my all-time-favorite British actresses -- Joan Plowright, who happily goes from staid to charming. And that's the 'magic' of the location that -- in one way or another -- each of women experiences. Each of the actresses here does their job, although the parts of the film that take place in London are downright depressing...but then again it was probably supposed to be. However, I did find one of the characters way too needy in those opening minutes of the film where the stage is set.
However, as I neared the end of the film, I kept thinking that something was missing...an end to each of the four stories. Did they all live happily ever after? That wouldn't seem logical.
Sorta recommended.
Nevertheless, it's a good film. Four troubled women 'finding themselves' on a visit to an old Italian estate. And, it features one of my all-time-favorite British actresses -- Joan Plowright, who happily goes from staid to charming. And that's the 'magic' of the location that -- in one way or another -- each of women experiences. Each of the actresses here does their job, although the parts of the film that take place in London are downright depressing...but then again it was probably supposed to be. However, I did find one of the characters way too needy in those opening minutes of the film where the stage is set.
However, as I neared the end of the film, I kept thinking that something was missing...an end to each of the four stories. Did they all live happily ever after? That wouldn't seem logical.
Sorta recommended.