In Secret

Name: In Secret
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: February 21, 2014
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Lange, Mackenzie Crook, Matt Lucas, Oscar Isaac

2014

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: February 21, 2014 | R

Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Lange, Mackenzie Crook, Matt Lucas, Oscar Isaac, Shirley Henderson, Tom Felton

Summary: Set in the lower echelons of 1860s Paris, Therese Raquin, a sexually repressed beautiful young woman, is trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille, by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. Therese spends her days confined behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominoes with an eclecticSet in the lower echelons of 1860s Paris, Therese Raquin, a sexually repressed beautiful young woman, is trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille, by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. Therese spends her days confined behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominoes with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband's alluring friend, Laurent, she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences.… Expand

Director: Charlie Stratton

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 107 min

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Alan Scherstuhl

Feb 18, 2014

In Secret boasts vigor and thematic richness, that feeling of artists expressing something vital. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Feb 20, 2014

Here is a culture in which female strength, having no outlet, must become distorted or lethal. In Therese and her aunt, we find two manifestations of the same disease. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Feb 20, 2014

Olsen is pretty good, too, though with her bald-faced, moon-eyed disdain for everyone around her, the material loses some of its tension between repressed surface and roiling underbelly. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Feb 20, 2014

A film rich in atmosphere but emotionally as blunt as its title. Read full review

Mark Jenkins

Feb 21, 2014

If the movie fails to conjure soiled 19th-century Paris, that's not primarily because it was shot in Hungary and Serbia. More problematic are the English-language dialogue and actors who speak in a variety of accents and perform in a range of styles. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Feb 19, 2014

Though it sounds like a contradiction, the film could be described as both dull and over the top. Read full review

IndieWire Kaleem Aftab

Sep 27, 2013

It takes a special talent to turn the romantic lyricism of Zola and turn it into chick-lit. Read full review

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kaleees

May 30, 2021

Long time to see another period film to watch. This is one of the best period, classic films ever to watch. Thrilling also romantic.

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keller91711

Feb 23, 2014

A "momma's boy" neglects his arranged bride, who is bored and takes a lover. Suspenseful actions follow. Although the theme is somewhat familiar, the acting is done very convincingly. The period costumes, scenery, and photography are also well done.

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LeZee

Oct 4, 2016

A tale of tragic secret affair.

I never heard of it, but I found it accidentally and then decided to watch after learning it has a good cast. I mean not that they are the very popular ones right now in the Hollywood, maybe except Elizabeth Olsen, but awesomely played their roles. All theA tale of tragic secret affair.

I never heard of it, but I found it accidentally and then decided to watch after learning it has a good cast. I mean not that they are the very popular ones right now in the Hollywood, maybe except Elizabeth Olsen, but awesomely played their roles. All the main four characters were very crucial throughout the narration. Like the title say, it was about a secret love affair between a young married woman and her handicapped husband's close friend. In between them, a mother of one of them played an important part in the story that brings a twist in the later part.

An affair means, going any extent to achieve what they want for the permanent basis. But not all the affairs, but in this one it gets darker while the story progresses. One thing I liked very much was the tale never intended to label any of its characters as a villain. That balance was so brilliant, but I did not know that, so I always expected something very bad to happen and then, except in one scene which changes the course of the rest of the film. The cinematic feel is there, but it was more like in the real life event.

No ones are evil and no ones are heroes, but everyone does all the good and bad things in their life and how serious those harmful acts, particularly how it destroys who are all involved in it was the film excellently told. It was based on the 150 years old French novel. It is also set in at the same time, I mean the 1860s, Paris. The recreation of the era was very good, but my only concern was the pace and the length of the film. Feels boring in some parts, other than that I got no issue with it. Having good actors with a decent direction, still it is like to belong in the B movie category. Though the overall effort from everyone was amazing and that's the reason you should watch it.

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TVJerry

Feb 24, 2014

A beautiful young woman (Elizabeth Olsen) is trapped in a marriage to her sickly cousin (Tom Felgon) and dominated by her aunt (Jessica Lange). Passion materializes in the form of a family friend (Oscar Isaac) and leads to multiple tragedies. This dark (literally), dark (thematically) dramaA beautiful young woman (Elizabeth Olsen) is trapped in a marriage to her sickly cousin (Tom Felgon) and dominated by her aunt (Jessica Lange). Passion materializes in the form of a family friend (Oscar Isaac) and leads to multiple tragedies. This dark (literally), dark (thematically) drama is set in mid-18th century Paris, when apparently, it was never sunny. The movie barely has any light moments either, choosing instead to mire itself in endless, overwrought emotion. The performances are strong (although Lange does suffer a bit too much) and it starts with promising potential, but the whole thing bogs down midway, becomes almost preposterous and just falls apart.… Expand

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