The second half is great

Robb 2022-04-19 09:02:40

From the very beginning of the movie, I felt very, very familiar

This vote of British actors is so familiar, and the heroine is amazing

It seems that you can see through the whole plot at a glance, but it becomes exciting in the second half

The contradiction between the heroine and the whole family has risen to:

American Liberalism and British Conservatism

Post-war modern independence spirit and pre-war idyllic life

Manor Land Economy and Modern Industrial Economy

Patriarchy and Feminism

The contradiction between human nature and social nature

And, everything behaves so naturally

The so-called true face of the heroine is gradually revealed, stirring up the calm stagnant water on the surface of the pool.

The mother-in-law's painstaking efforts for the family, the father-in-law's trauma from the war, the ambivalence between the two sisters, the swing of the neighbor's father and son

Everyone, even the valet, is trapped in his own limitations,

I feel the change, but I don't know how to change, so I struggle every day

People, there is not only one way of living, society is also turning upside down

There is only the male protagonist, he is the only character in the movie who does not reflect on

Empty and childish, I can understand the point that the heroine loves him, but I can't forgive him

The last tango is amazing. Colin Firth is the one worthy of the heroine.

Also, the soundtracks of this movie are so good!

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Extended Reading
  • Adalberto 2022-03-19 09:01:07

    The farce between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law ~ the gap between cultural background and thought ~ a lot of jokes~

  • Letha 2022-03-25 09:01:18

    It doesn't feel very good, although it seems to be a comedy, but I don't think there is anything funny about it. In particular, the actor who doesn't like the role of the heroine is supposed to be a very likable character, but he looks too mean and feels as disliked as her opponents.

Easy Virtue quotes

  • Mrs. Whittaker: Is it true you've had as many lovers as they say?

    Larita Whittaker: [gets up from the dinner table] Of course it's not true, Mrs. Whitaker. Hardly any of them actually loved me.

  • Larita Whittaker: People are so universally similar when their guard is down.

    Mr. Whittaker: Seems they are universally similar when their guard is up, as well.