Ammonite

Gaga | Release Date: November 13, 2020

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 65 Ratings

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TVJerryNov 13, 2020

Kate Winslet plays a sullen fossil hunter on the cloudy coast of 1840s Lyme, England. Saoirse Ronan is the young woman who comes to the sea for convalescence. After a halting start, their relationship becomes intense and somewhat explicit forKate Winslet plays a sullen fossil hunter on the cloudy coast of 1840s Lyme, England. Saoirse Ronan is the young woman who comes to the sea for convalescence. After a halting start, their relationship becomes intense and somewhat explicit for an art film. Winslet maintains a dour demeanor throughout (hardened like the rocks she studies), while Ronan manages to evolve her character. Pensive shots of shells and bugs are peppered throughout the deliberately-paced drama. While there’s potential for period beauty and passion, there would have been more opportunity for emotional effect if the pacing wasn’t so introspective.… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 5, 2020

For a romance story, this was very emotionless, and the way in which it forces that same romance can't avoid to show the thinness of the narrative.

Certainly both actresses try to do the best they can with the script that was provided toFor a romance story, this was very emotionless, and the way in which it forces that same romance can't avoid to show the thinness of the narrative.

Certainly both actresses try to do the best they can with the script that was provided to them and they're the primary reason why people should give this film a shot, but even the way their romance ''blooms'' feels as a consequence of their own boredom, and if they reach that point as a repercussion of their situation, as a viewer it will be very hard to be interested in their emotions. It's inevitable, but undeserved, to compare it to Portrait of a Lady on Fire, but if you want a better film about a romance between two women, or a romance in general, you better watch that one if you haven't already.… Expand

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moviemitch96Nov 14, 2020

In this 1800s period piece, Kate Winslet stars as a fossil merchant who strikes up an unlikely and passionate romance with a married young woman (Saoirse Ronan). It's pretty straightforward and seems to borrow heavily from otherIn this 1800s period piece, Kate Winslet stars as a fossil merchant who strikes up an unlikely and passionate romance with a married young woman (Saoirse Ronan). It's pretty straightforward and seems to borrow heavily from other lesbian-themed films, so there's nothing really new here or much to remark on in terms of story. Most of it just felt very underwhelming to me, and the ending felt rushed and a little too sentimental. Aside from some occasional beautiful cinematography, the biggest praise I can pay this film is the onscreen chemistry between Winslet and Ronan. Them and their performances are stellar and felt very genuine and heartfelt. Otherwise, this film is overall pretty by-the-numbers in terms of period and forbidden romance films.… Expand

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Paper_KayDec 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, there's quite a bit of fossils, English weather, depressed-looking characters, people treating one another truly miserably, some more fossils, a couple of muff diving scenes and some more fossils. If you enjoy all of the above, this is a movie for you.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This is a somewhat slow, plodding type period drama film, or a period bio film perhaps as I'm not sure it'd be fair to call it an outright drama film. I liked the landscape cinematography (at least it shows the seaside setting in all itsThis is a somewhat slow, plodding type period drama film, or a period bio film perhaps as I'm not sure it'd be fair to call it an outright drama film. I liked the landscape cinematography (at least it shows the seaside setting in all its often dark and windswept glory) and it certainly gives the viewer something of an insight into Mary's life. I'd have liked to have seen more of her on her fossil hunts and perhaps even hearing a bit more of the science behind that side of things but I realise the focus or emphasis is almost entirely on the relationship between Mary and Charlotte. To be fair, the two main actresses (or should I/we refer to them as actors nowadays?), i.e. Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, do gives fairly solid performances, I wouldn't downplay that but I suppose there was a slightly awkward sense (or I felt so anyway) in how understated it was, with a distinct lack of dialogue in some scenes. I suppose there is a sense of atmosphere present, so that's certainly something.

Its an interesting film but not an especially memorable or thought provoking film. Its worth seeing if you know the story and are interested in how it's depicted but I'm not certain I can say you wouldn't be, if partially, disappointed, as I did feel it didn't quite entirely work, hence I wouldn't expressly recommend it, no...but I'd say its worth seeing for the cinematography and acting regardless.… Expand

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