This was a very deep and very dense movie that turned out to be incredibly difficult to watch and took a tremendous amount of effort to get through. That's not taking anything away from the movie or the story, but it is just a very difficult story and Cate Blanchett's performance, though amazing as it was, was that of a character with a very few redeeming qualities other than her talent. And it is never easy to relate to someone blessed with prodigious talent, yet lacking in humanity and grace, much less a shred of nobility.
I guess it was intended as an essay on the potentially toxic effects of fame, fortune and power. Maybe.
I guess it was intended as an essay on the potentially toxic effects of fame, fortune and power. Maybe.