Directed by:
Simon CurtisScreenplay:
Alexi Kaye CampbellCinematography:
Ross EmeryCast:
Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brühl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany, Max Irons, Charles Dance, Antje Traue, Elizabeth McGovern, Jonathan Pryce (more)VOD (4)
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Academy Award winner Helen Mirren stars in the incredible story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who is forced to flee Vienna during World War II. Decades later, determined to salvage some dignity from her past, Maria has taken on a mission to reclaim a painting the Nazis stole from her family: the famous Lady In Gold, a portrait of her beloved Aunt Adele. Partnering with an inexperienced but determined young lawyer (Ryan Reynolds), Maria embarks on an epic journey for justice 60 years in the making. (The Weinstein Company)
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An important film, ideally suited to the collage of celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Klimt's (and Schiele's) death. Sometimes it is simply important to make a formally (un)ordinary project to repeat an appeal that is still valid and that would not bear experimental parables. The Anschluss in art has taken many forms and I hope it will take many more. In addition to the film, I can also recommend Anne-Marie O'Connor's novel of the same name, subtitled "The Extraordinary Tale of Gustav Klimt's Masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer."
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Too bad it's such a standard and unsurprising film (even for those who don't know anything about the real story), because the subject matter and cast are more than enticing and easy to watch. Also, I'm not sure if the filmmakers wanted the viewer to think about whether or not it was even right for the paintings to leave Austria.
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The environment offers an interesting story premise by default. Jewish stories from the eras of both world wars are never anything to be sniffed at and they’re usually full of emotions. But not when it comes to Woman in Gold where there are two timelines; one from the past and one from the present. The past one is fairly well-done and I don’t have anything against it, but the one from the present is awfully dull and the court trial really put the cherry on top. So, I’ve got nothing left to do than be thankful for the solid acting performances. But that’s the only thing worth noticing about this movie.
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The film has weak spots and some scenes are unnecessarily exaggerated for effect, but that didn't bother me much. I enjoyed the film, partly because the entire story is incredibly interesting, both from the perspective of the trial and the escape from Austria before the Nazis. I have no complaints about the performances. I always believe in Ryan, and here he rewards my faith.
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