Since this adaptation seems to have a 'love it or hate it' air surrounding it I wanted to share my view. I LOVED everything about it! The way it was filmed with many scenes performed on stage at a theatre - intriguing, the cast - fabulous, the costumes - gorgeous. Although I've learned since the V&A exhibit that designers really don't want you to notice the clothes, they are simply an extension of the character. Well, I'm sorry but how can you possibly resist the urge to swan about in a long silk gown and now I also want a lace veil. At least for five minutes.
The Heiress and I learned that some of the scenes were filmed at Ham House in Richmond when we were visiting there in October. Also, one of Anna's (Keira Knightley) voluminous merlot-coloured gowns is on display at the wonderful Hollywood Costume exhibit at the V&A (see it if you can). Naturally there was some elbowing going on in the dark whenever we spied anything recognizable.
This movie will deliver more than your money's worth in epic drama, I promise you, and you don't often leave the cinema feeling like that. And see it on the big screen...oh, I
want need to go again!
