The most frustrating thing about this movie is how close it gets to being great. All the sets, wardrobes, camerawork, acting, atmosphere is great--but the script does indeed suck. For any movie about writers, the script needs close attention.
But now the "definitive" Sylvia movie's been done, so we won't be getting the film she deserves!
This is a horrible movie. The actors may be good but the script's a mess. No author/poet quites their future works in everday life, as Sylvia does from The Bell Jar in the boat scene in Part 4. This is oversimplification, indeed. Not to mention it only focuses on the romance between Sylvia and Ted whereas Sylvia's work stemmed from so many other areas of her life, especially her childhood. Even if the movie was meant to be solely about the romance other aspects of her life should not be ignored.
this film is an over simplification of a genius and it is an extremely dull over simplification if i may say so. i made it this far but i will not watch it anymore.
the actors have subtleties about them that i love when watching in this movie--especially with gwyneth paltrow, her voice, and the script seems quite good too
the genius may not seem obvious, but in my opinion, that's part of the genius. it takes a while to enjoy it, i'll admit.
It just really hurts me that when she was happy in the beginning of her marriage she was uninspired. And it was only in complete loss of her lover that she found God's voice within her.
I think Sylvia was always predisposed to suicide, but the fact that Assia killed herself too doesn't really cast Ted in a good light either...
fuzzboo 1 year ago
Yes, this could have been a better movie. But it's still interesting.
QueenAzooga 2 years ago
The most frustrating thing about this movie is how close it gets to being great. All the sets, wardrobes, camerawork, acting, atmosphere is great--but the script does indeed suck. For any movie about writers, the script needs close attention.
But now the "definitive" Sylvia movie's been done, so we won't be getting the film she deserves!
nosaintjerome 2 years ago 2
*quotes
jogapalms 2 years ago
This is a horrible movie. The actors may be good but the script's a mess. No author/poet quites their future works in everday life, as Sylvia does from The Bell Jar in the boat scene in Part 4. This is oversimplification, indeed. Not to mention it only focuses on the romance between Sylvia and Ted whereas Sylvia's work stemmed from so many other areas of her life, especially her childhood. Even if the movie was meant to be solely about the romance other aspects of her life should not be ignored.
jogapalms 2 years ago 11
@jogapalms GAY
spankfoam 1 year ago
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jogapalms 2 years ago
I assumed you were canadian...
Ha!
AmandaChoin217 2 years ago
this film is an over simplification of a genius and it is an extremely dull over simplification if i may say so. i made it this far but i will not watch it anymore.
HildeAnnLynn 2 years ago
i cant agree with you there
the actors have subtleties about them that i love when watching in this movie--especially with gwyneth paltrow, her voice, and the script seems quite good too
the genius may not seem obvious, but in my opinion, that's part of the genius. it takes a while to enjoy it, i'll admit.
ClairePeine 2 years ago 2
Albus Dumbledore?!
jonesmcfly1 2 years ago
@jonesmcfly1 youre right! 0-0 wow lol odd
Endrawnia 1 year ago
It just really hurts me that when she was happy in the beginning of her marriage she was uninspired. And it was only in complete loss of her lover that she found God's voice within her.
SoniaShell 2 years ago 5
that old guy just stole the movie
bbravo2 2 years ago 3
Ted Hughes was a HUGE PRICK, good poet though.
missmephistopheles 3 years ago 2
Its a coincedence you mention that because Ted Hughes apparntly had a huge prick.
pjsdoggy 3 years ago 5
'The moment you need heat and light to sustain yourself the government cuts the electricity.'
'why?'
'to build the national character' hehe!
good old England!
the7thwreck 3 years ago 6
yeah, that is my favourite part too :D
RedAliceJoyDOLtis 2 years ago
daddy
prani07 3 years ago
you must think i'm some stupid american bitch; lol!
24thingstodo 3 years ago
i love michael gambon
torie89 3 years ago 3
we're researching on Sylthia Plath in English Literature
Animesweetgirl25 3 years ago
this is embarrassing for all involved.
SarahLeeAnn 3 years ago
I think so too..but its a great film, with some really good sets, dont u think
eclecticfire73 3 years ago 2
wheres part 9 of sylvia movie?
PEEBLEZ34L 3 years ago