Pretentious

Rating: 4/10 (12 January 2019)

Yes, that's the word that comes to mind if I could review this movie with one work only: pretentious
From script, to the acting, to directing and - most of all - the editing.
Not all the acting was bad. Olivia Coleman was very good. Not just her line delivery but her body motion for that subtle edge it gave her role. I cant say the same about Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone. I like both these actresses but they were so stale and boring in their roles. Tiresome to watch at times.
My biggest issue with this film was the editing. This movie got chopped to pieces imo to make the delivery of their lines to look clever and quick witted. Dizzying to watch it moved around so quickly - that is NOT a sign of good acting but POOR editing. This film could have been much better with longer scenes to really let the punch of those lines sink it - IE look at that last scene with Queen Anne and Abigail: Only a few lines but the power they had when standing (and kneeling) there saying nothing.
If only the entire movie was like that one last scene..