Product: Nora [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 3.0
Real Life Can Be Boring
This movie shows a glipse into the life of author James Joyce, his muse and love Nora, and their stormy relationship and "so-called" love. I had heard little of Joyce before purchasing this film, and was interesting in learning a little about his life. I knew it would be somewhat intense from what I read about it. Instead, the movie proved to be dull... as real life can be at times (which explains the title for my review). I look to movies to be entertained, inspired, or be taught something new. It only made me realize how good my life is. This movie is a raw portrayal of sex, drinking, and mad jealousy. No romancing, no sugar coating, no BS. If you want to watch real life at its rawest, the movie is for you. But, don't purchase if you think this movie will be similar to Shakespeare in Love (Also a movie about an author and his muse). You will be very disappointed. Honestly, I got the film to see Ewan McGregor. It's not one of his best films, but if you are a Ewan fan you might want to check it out.