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The Painted Veil is a beautiful and very believable story of transformation. Both Walter and Kitty come to respect each other's flaws and vulnerabilities as human beings. They realize that the qualities they looked for at the beginning of their marriage were unreal constructs they brought into the relationship and not the reality of who they were. The process by which they get in touch with their true selves and see each other as whole beings makes for an engrossing and eventually heart-opening film experience.
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101 of 103 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
W Somerset Maugham who trained as a medical doctor before turning entirely to writing must have picked up the gist of the story from acquaintances. It leads us into the murky world of declining colonialism in China, in a tale of love, betrayal, atonement and ultimately personal redemption.
Naomi Watts adds the necessary reckless streak of the bored London flapper who, to escape her parents, marries the rather stiff scientist played by Norton, and then carries it on with someone else in Shanghai (Liev Schreiber).
Sumptuous landscapes introduce the film, long initial scenes sweeping over the luscious Chinese countryside and meals eaten in silence are the painted veil that finally lifts to show the true passion and love between Kitty and Walter.
It is some of Norton's best acting, and the movie benefits from a good script, and excellent actors giving their best, if at times understated. For once the music too is not overly intrusive - overall a very fine balance in a delicately acted film makes this very worthwhile watching; again and again.
Naomi Watts adds the necessary reckless streak of the bored London flapper who, to escape her parents, marries the rather stiff scientist played by Norton, and then carries it on with someone else in Shanghai (Liev Schreiber).
Sumptuous landscapes introduce the film, long initial scenes sweeping over the luscious Chinese countryside and meals eaten in silence are the painted veil that finally lifts to show the true passion and love between Kitty and Walter.
It is some of Norton's best acting, and the movie benefits from a good script, and excellent actors giving their best, if at times understated. For once the music too is not overly intrusive - overall a very fine balance in a delicately acted film makes this very worthwhile watching; again and again.
49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film caught me by surprise. I hadn't heard much about it, but on a friend's recommendation rented from amazon.
It's an outstanding production. Great location and atmosphere that draws you right in and takes you to the place and period of the story, and in Porter and Watts two fine performances as leading characters that even Maugham would have been proud of.
The score is also excellent. A perfect accompaniment to the film, but a soundtrack that stands up in it's own right too.
The soundtrack won a Golden Globe Award for the film, but I can't believe the film didn't get nominated for any Oscar category at all.
But ignore the Academy. It's one of the best films I've seen for a long time.
It's an outstanding production. Great location and atmosphere that draws you right in and takes you to the place and period of the story, and in Porter and Watts two fine performances as leading characters that even Maugham would have been proud of.
The score is also excellent. A perfect accompaniment to the film, but a soundtrack that stands up in it's own right too.
The soundtrack won a Golden Globe Award for the film, but I can't believe the film didn't get nominated for any Oscar category at all.
But ignore the Academy. It's one of the best films I've seen for a long time.
100 of 105 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I must echo the previous review here. The Painted Veil is a stunning film - beautifully acted with stunning cinematography and above all a wonderful story, full of period detail, tension, drama and emotion. Edward Norton and Naomi Watts are both fantastic and portray the characters with passionate perfection. They are joined by a small but equally excellent supporting cast.
I always think that the sign of a good film or book is when you wonder about the characters at the end of the story or think of how events might have turned out differently for them. I just loved this film and would highly recommend it to those who enjoy a thinking person's love story.
I always think that the sign of a good film or book is when you wonder about the characters at the end of the story or think of how events might have turned out differently for them. I just loved this film and would highly recommend it to those who enjoy a thinking person's love story.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A very good film
It is a sad story, but a beautiful one. It is very believable and very emotional. It was irritating at first though, to see the main lady character's, her lack of honesty etc, but... Read more
Published 25 days ago by C. Pechabadens
Refuse to wade through trailers of other films.
I saw this film on television some time ago and decided to buy the dvd.
Alas I never got round to watching the film, being totally put off by the preceding... Read more
Alas I never got round to watching the film, being totally put off by the preceding... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard Mirfin
STUNNING MOVIE SET IN BEAUTIFUL GUILIN
A WONDERFUL MOVIE, very well acted, and for those who have never been to China, a chance to see the extremely stunning Guilin.. dont miss it...
Published 8 months ago by Joburg
Naomi Watts film
This film is a particular favourite of mine. Pleased to buy a copy through Amazon. Delivery was excellent - as usual, arrived when I was told.
Published 10 months ago by Polegate
Beautiful
One of the few films that is an improvement on the book it is based on. I originally only bought it because I enjoyed the Illusionist another Edward Norton film. Read more
Published 11 months ago by qwerty
The Painted Veil
I watched this DVD and the scenery is stunning. A beautifully shot film and the storyline is so poignant - the second copy I ordered is for my friend. Read more
Published 12 months ago by reddoor
My favourite film.
I just love this film, and it is really good to watch in the middle of the winter, as it is filmed in hot China. The scenery is beautiful, it is just an escape for a while... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Debbie
very nice story
This is an excellent movie. Of course the story doesn't start well. He loves her but she doesn't love him. She just mary him to run away from her parents. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Patrick Collin
Behind the Veil
As the starting credits roll and I see that not only are Naomi Watts and Edward Norton starring in this movie, they also produced it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. D. Guest
Cinematography 10 - Actors 1
There is a 'Titanic in 10 seconds' joke:
'Rose, Rose, Jack Jack, Run Run, Glug Glug..'
This film (based on a rather out-dated 1925 novel by Somerset Maugham)... Read more
'Rose, Rose, Jack Jack, Run Run, Glug Glug..'
This film (based on a rather out-dated 1925 novel by Somerset Maugham)... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Art
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