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This movie is about a love story set in the 1920s that tells the story of a young English couple, Walter, a middle class doctor and Kitty, an upper-class woman, who get married for the wrong reasons and relocate to Shanghai, where she falls in love with someone else. When he uncovers her infidelity, in an act of vengeance, he accepts a job in a remote village in China ravaged by a deadly epidemic, and takes her along. Their journey brings meaning to their relationship and gives them purpose in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. The Painted Veil is an intelligently adapted, well-directed movie with two charismatic lead performances and a strong supporting cast, including Liev Schreiber, Diana Rigg, and Toby Jones as the Fanes' neighbor. Entertaining, and a good introduction to the period piece/historical epic.Read full review
My first impressions from watching the movie was that the lead male role was mis-casted. Since Mr. Norton was co-producer of the film, I assume that is a mute point. Toward the end of the film, Mr. Norton was more believable in the role. Photography scenes were great at times; very acceptable acting; editing good. If their was one problem, the film stayed too close to the original novel/script. It would have been quite interesting to view this work with a more modern flavor. But it is, what it is--still a fine flick.
Visit China through this stunning movie! Set in the 1920s, The Painted Veil provides a peek into rural life in the midst of a cholera epidemic. The scenery is beautiful; the music, at times, haunting. The Painted Veil is both travelogue and historical romance. All of the characters are perfectly cast, especially the stars, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts as Doctor Walter Fane and his wife, Kitty. They are so convincing, in fact, that I cried during this movie, which is both a travelogue and a historical romance. This movie is rated 14A. It has plenty of sexual references although no actual sex scenes. Nudity is restricted to a woman’s back and a man's back and front (without actually revealing any of his private areas.) I would be comfortable showing this to my 14-year-old son, and I consider his movie viewing somewhat restricted. It would require a discussion of the central theme of the movie that I do not want to mention here because it would spoil the story line. There is some light social drinking and smoking and no swearing. The back of the case sums up this movie quite nicely. It states that this movie, "Achieves the lost romance of Hollywood's Golden era." I do highly recommend it. It is a five-star movie.Read full review
The Painted Veil, a movie about love, hate, and betrayel. Great actors,especially Edward Norton. Foreign intruders in China, a never ending story, how many countries had to indure the presence of so called "Help". Can we ever understand a culture other than our own? All we can do is to respect and honor the way others choose to live their lives. In this movie a woman tries to escape her mother's nagging and insults by marrying a man she doesn't know. She doesn't love her husband and instead of trying to find out who he is and what he is passionate about, she has an affair. Later in the movie she realizes what a wonderful man her husband is and falls in love with him. Their happiness is short lived, when he falls ill like thousands of Chinese, the very people he tries to protect from the raging cholera. Great movie.Read full review
I loved the Victorian Time Period sets. Things were elegant back then. Classy! Beautiful scenery revealed in China. I felt lots of emotion. Truthful & beautifully portrayed. I did not like the ending but, in retrospect...It had to end that way. This is a movie about adultery, betrayal, love, lies, hatred, sorrow, death & what more can I add to intrigue another person to watch it. I bought this movie based on the previews off of another movie. I was glad that I did. It leads me to believe that there is hope for the world through forgiveness. If you like some serious drama, then you will like this one.
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