Colette

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  • 2019


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3.0
While thats certainly true to an extent, Colette too frequently coasts on its timeliness, preferring catharsis to nuance. Av Club
4.0
As a lead who is no stranger to roles requiring corsets and historical dress, Knightley along with a mostly English cast discover a surprising amount .. Den Of Geek
3.8
Knightley gives one of her best performances as a girl with spirit and talent who becomes a woman with ferocity and a voice. Rogerebert
4.0
And West is captivating as Willy, Colettes husband, whos a charming, gregarious, larger than life personality. Common Sense Media
3.0
This isnt a righteous movie full of big speeches and soaring moments (its smirking temperament owes more to Henry than anyone else), but Knightley doe .. Indie Wire
4.5
This isnt a righteous movie full of big speeches and soaring moments (its smirking temperament owes more to Henry than anyone else), but Knightley doe .. Indie Wire
4.0
Less stuffy literary biopic than ever relevant female empowerment saga, Colette ranks as one of the great roles for which Keira Knightley will be reme .. Variety
4.0
Keira Knightley is magnetic in a Paris set period drama with a dollop of queer feminist energy. Time Out
4.0
Knightley and West have a tremendous chemistry: two very smart and worldly performances that suggest that Colette and Willy did enjoy something like a .. The Guardian
4.0
In her best role since Saul Dibbs 2008 period drama The Duchess, Knightley brings Colette to life with a performance that blends grit with glamour in .. The Guardian
3.8
Its the films concerted emphasis on Colettes ambivalent nature and desires that reveals her to be an artist just ahead of her time, fighting against, ..
3.1
Its unclear if shes transgender; all thats said is that there isnt a word to describe her, which there probably wasnt during that time in Paris.
2.0
A wildly entertaining romp with heart that features Keira Knightley relishing in every ounce of Colettes passion, sauciness and ultimately, her confid .. Collider
0.0
As a story of a woman who eventually asserts her creative independence and fights for the artistic credit she deserves, Colette is more satisfying int .. Vulture
1.5
These are fun, mischievous, and intelligent characters to spend time with, even when theyre behaving less than nobly. Vulture
4.5
Taken on its terms, it is an engaging literary coming of age story, and one embodied ably by its star. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Colette is a good primer for a wonderful author, and a reflection on how your life will never turn out as you think.
4.5
The anarchists and blood crazed mob are absent from the attractive biographical movie Colette, which takes a light, enjoyably fizzy approach to its su .. The New York Times
4.0
Even with the sometimes listless directorial approach, the story is still interesting enough to be of interest to both fans of Colette and those who h .. E Film Critic
4.0
For all its meticulous embroidery around a very singular life, Colette speaks to our moment quite tartly too... Telegraph
4.5
The political resonance of Colettes story transcends barriers of language, culture and milieu, which doesnt entirely offset the awkwardness of hearing ..
4.0
His directorial touch is light; theres little in the way of stylistic flourish here.
3.8
Colette is a satisfyingly conventional biopic about a highly unconventional woman. The Globe And Mail
3.0
An intelligently written, finely appointed, expertly acted biographical drama in Masterpiece Theatre mode. One Guys Opinion
3.8
He is 13 years her senior but it doesnt matter to Colette shes in love. ReelViews
4.5
The movies treatment of her same sex affairs may be as tasteful as the set design, but the film is an absorbing introduction to a trailblazing artist. Chicago Reader
3.1
Wests performance doesnt elicit any sympathy for the man, but it is thorough in its understanding of how Willy operates. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
a wonderful sink into the most daring inhabitants of a celebrated era, its central character reflected through various lenses before delivering her to ..
1.9
...a trying way too hard piece of work that doesnt work on any real, palpable level... Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Collette is a woman who refused to be defined by her husband or what the world expected of women You Tube
4.0
Kiera Knightley as Colette, the French writer who became a literary sensation in belle epoque Paris The Sundance Film Festivals world premiere of Cole .. The Times
2.0
Knightleys Colette is fine too. But nothing more. The role required a maelstrom of tortured angst and rousing defiance to support the weight of the fi .. The Times
3.0
Kightley, West and Gough all give fine performances in this film, along with the supporting actors. Writer director Wash Westmorland (Still Alice) smo .. Lariat
4.0
Knightley and West head a pitch perfect cast, and Westmoreland (aided by cinematographer Giles Nuttgens and designer Michael Carlin) flawlessly recrea .. News Review
4.0
For all its virtue signalling in the direction of modern sexual politics, it looks and feels every inch like a period drama from the school of Merchan .. Radio Times
3.0
They Shall Not Grow Old Peter Jacksons First World War documentary is a remarkable step forward for historical filmmaking. Independent
4.0
A radiant, riveting Keira Knightley meets every challenge the title role of French novelist Colette throws at her and turns this tale of a pioneering .. Rolling Stone
5.0
What starts as a typical high end period drama, with sumptuous sets and costumes, especially vivid cinematography... and surging music... becomes incr .. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Theres some dramatic heft thats missing that mightve pushed this over the edge from good to great, but as a showcase for an actress whose gifts are st .. Decider
4.0
West gives a fine performance, too, somehow extracting an eloquent charm out of Willys pitiful incompetence. Pop Matters
4.5
Colette does offer us an engaging introduction to a fascinating woman. The Wrap
4.4
Westmorelands Paris is scrumptiously decadent and seedy as Colette navigates the citys eclectic, gossipy social scene. New York Post
4.0
The premise is simple and based on a true story, but the movie gives the audience a plot with more layers than meets the eye. Its probably a slow burn .. Az Central
3.5
Knightleys determinedly jolly attitude successfully robs of its eroticism. Smh
4.5
But, crucially, it doesnt stop there were invited to watch the books success slowly blossom, with a good deal more detail than we might expect. Npr
3.8
Purists may cavil, but only if they insist on overlooking the abundant charms of this handsomely decorated, costumed and scored production, which has .. Toronto Star
4.5
The script cleanly sidesteps any strained coming out conversations. Slate
3.0
Keira Knightley delivers a fantastic performance in the title role. Flim List
4.5
First, theres the matter of a man taking credit for a womans work because he doesnt believe a female writer will sell. Film Inquiry
3.5
In addition, hes a gambler, a spendthrift, and an unapologetic rou. Susang Ranger
3.5
Keira Knightley does sublime justice to her real life subject in this lithe, topical ode to female empowerment. Flickering Myth
4.0
Colette doesnt just function as a competently crafted love letter to such an iconic female figure, but also a roadmap on toxic masculinity, fragile ma .. Flickering Myth
2.0
She actually did it with bravery and conviction, but this film doesnt do her justice. Flim Threet
3.5
The question that Michael Moore sets out to answer in his new documentary, Fahrenheit 11/9, is a simple one.He poses it in his trademark voice overa c .. New Yorker
3.0
Keira Knightley, Dominic West and, of course, the costumes make this fin de siecle portrait of French literary giant and pioneering feminist worth see .. Boston Herald
4.5
Theres more going on in Colette than tame hagiography; the results are happily vibrant, even if the sexual inequities depicted remain grimly pertinent .. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Knightley... not only brings to life a woman discovering new desires and needs and finding the strength to act on them, but conveys the inner toil of .. Boston Globe
4.0
Knightley, as the titular French writer, has seldom been better or more dazzling. The Irish Times
4.0
Colette, discovering Sapphic tendencies, sleeps with a rich American socialite. Standard
4.0
This is a film whose quality is more than a sum of its parts. Enhancing the fine story and acting, the locales are so beautifully framed and shot many .. Tony Medley
2.0
Colette fails even as a generic period drama because it doesnt dare show what truly drives its characters carnal passions. Coles Mithey
4.5
Keira Knightleys Colette is yet another period piece for the actress, but yeah, a woman battling a controlling husband for her art feels timely as hel .. Pajiba
4.4
If Colette doesnt make my list as one of 2018s best films, its still certainly deserving of being an honorable mention, this historical biography of o .. Movie Freak
3.0
But Henry cant even keep that much straight, and when hes not sneaking around, hes locking Colette in a room and ordering her to produce more content. Detroit News
4.0
He offers a genuinely gripping and thoroughly enjoyable storyline which is elevated by its impressive cast, and a screenplay which never feels the nee .. Hey U Guys
3.0
Nevertheless Colette is a film that goes down very smoothly, rarely lagging in its 111 minutes and always seemingly sure footed and confident enough t .. The Play List
3.0
This biopic of Frances best selling female author is packed with flaws, but star Keira Knightley carries it off with panache. Now Toronto
4.0
The film, though moving forward on a fairly conventional arc, is ultimately triumphant and entertaining, and offers spirited performances from its lea .. Cine Vue
3.0
Colette is undoubtedly an enjoyable watch, anchored as it is by excellent performances from the two leads, and highly polished direction and cinematog .. Cine Vue
3.0
Knightley delivers reliable work as Colette, most effectively portraying her characters maturation from manipulated maiden to uncompromising feminist .. Mirror
3.0
A dutiful biopic of a fascinating woman that should have taken itself less seriously. Lw Lies
4.0
No one does seething quite like Keira Knightley, and she deploys some of her best emotional work in this film. Flicks
4.0
Westmoreland gives us a heroine as mighty as anything from Marvel, given vivid life by Knightley in the role of this fearless actors career. Ft
3.0
Its juicy, inspiring and empowering stuff; its only a shame that such an intriguing and well intentioned story couldnt have been told a little more ad .. Ft
3.5
Knightley in particular makes a welcome return to the spotlight, reminding audiences of why she was once British period dramas go to gal in the likes .. Stuff
4.4
Colette was, as they say, a pistol. Westmoreland and company do fine by her, as far as they go. Its not a knock to say this Colette feels like a prequ .. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
A film that may not last too long in our memory, but that stimulates retinas, brains and hearts like very few, coming to fall in love without offering ..
5.0
But it is Colette that is the real unknown Willy believes hes bagged an enchanting naf, a proto pixie girl for the aspiring mentor. The Arts Desk
4.0
It is funnier than you might expect and a timely look at prejudice and the creative process. The Sun
4.5
Colette is a character driven movie, but also one that is sending a message about social mores and their malleability. Wsj
3.5
Her greatest works under her own byline came later, including Gigi, which had its own cinematic adaptation. The Filmy Ap
2.0
By the time actress Keira Knightley is done with Colette, youll be empowered and fascinated. Patriot Ledger
3.8
Heres a movie with Keira Knightley that really does merit the sequel treatment. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Colette has the graceful visual trappings of a costume drama but is driven by an electric, erotic mood. Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
Crucially, this witty Colette never fails to entertain in its own right. Straight
3.0
Cinematographer Giles Nuttgens use of highly reflective surfaces is a revelation, and Thomas Ads lush score hits a melodramatic high note. Sandiego Reader
4.5
Colette is Westmorelands most cinematic movie.The camera moves through the fields and the forest. We Live Entertainment
3.0
Keira Knightleys awards worthy performance allows the film to soar both emotionally and intellectually. Shockya
3.0
Respectful and tasteful Yes, but it would have been better if this biopics storytelling style matched the boldness of the woman it seeks to portray. Straits Times
3.0
The film is diverting and engaging but it isnt a masterpiece, taking the time it does to settle into the story after an abrupt start. One Room With A View
4.5
TORONTO After three years of attendance, heres the thing Ive learned about the Toronto International Film Festival: you just have to accept that youre .. Flavor Wire
4.0
A refreshingly modern story thats surprisingly pertinent for these times. And probably through no coincidence it is Knightleys best performance in yea .. The Shiz Nit
3.8
With gorgeous sets and costumes in tow, Colette is a pleasant though familiar work of cinema that makes the most of its moments. Awards Circuit
4.0
It is delicate, powerful, meaningful and a feast to lay your eyes upon. Bitly
3.5
Colette doesnt baulk at the fact that a man has claimed credit for his wifes work its too despairingly familiar. Bitly
3.3
Colette succeeds, despite its flaws, because of Knightleys powerhouse performance, Michael Carlins sumptuous production design and Giles Nuttgens sens .. Or Lando Weekly
3.8
Here, the focus is on Knightley, who delivers some of her best work. Seattle Times
5.0
Keira Knightley is phenomenal, and it can not be understated how well she carries the movie. She masterfully transitions from metaphorical childhood i .. The Mary Sue
4.5
This timely and gorgeously shot account of a beloved French writer foregrounds Colettes remarkable freedom from conventional norms as she finds her ar .. Film Journal International ..
1.5
The pulpy, gossipy, transgressive tale of Colette deserves a nutty filmmaker on the order of Ken Russell, but we get something mousier and less threat .. East Bay Express
4.0
Giles Nuttgen does a wondrous job of capturing beautifully lit country sides and luscious gardens. Black Girl Nerds
4.0
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2.0
Knightley winningly portrays the arc of a fighter. Colette is ultimately a feminist tale, but never one that wallows in self pity or seriousness. It i .. Original Cin
3.0
It wont leave you stunned, it doesnt teach us a great deal about the attitudes or politics of the era, and Knightleys performance, while a solid portr .. The National
4.5
Understandably, no one film can ever fit in every formative moment or historical happening of a well lived life. Third Coast Review
3.0
Knightley excels as the titular author, the costume drama period piece clearly evoking her most impassioned emotional plateaus as a woman who finds he .. Ion Cinema
4.5
There isnt a surprising shot or musical cue in the whole movie, but with performances this good youd scarcely notice. Coogan and Reillys physical and .. New States Man
3.5
While this biopic doesnt fully depict Colettes real gender equality struggles, it is an eye opening statement in the #MeToo climate, with credit going .. The New Paper
4.5
Fun, freeing, fanciful with a sizzling and smoldering edge of excitement and naughtiness.
3.5
Liberation and desire reiterates episodes of machismo, misogyny and discrimination while representing other types of love.
3.8
Colette is rather driven by other things including a fearless curiosity about women and sex, which she doesnt even need to conceal from her husband, b .. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.5
Both are fundamentally likable actors who dont necessarily get their due. Mid West Film Journal
4.5
So Willy thinks hes sidestepping hypocrisy when he encourages a fling between Colette and another woman. ( Washington City Paper
4.5
Before long, shes no longer asking to be an equal, shes demanding it. Battleship Pretension
2.5
Knightleys searing performance, makes the stumbling script and filmmaking all the more confounding. How could such naked and rich material get such a .. Cambridge Day
4.5
Most significantly, this movie represents Knightleys finest hour as an actress. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
The set decoration and Wash Westmorelands direction are top notch but it is Knightley that breathes life into the frothy but fascinating story of a pi .. Richard Crouse
3.0
Colette certainly deserves her own biopic, but this isnt quite it... Adelaide Review
3.0
Westmoreland has not reinvented the generic biopic structure with Colette either. Impulse Gamer
4.5
Colette presents its subject with honesty but never throws down the gauntlet of challenge that would have pushed audiences out of their comfort zones, .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.0
High quality period pieces bring a distinct beauty to the screen, and Colette is a stunning example of this. Geek Girl Authority
4.5
This film could not be less current. Not only because it has a woman as a protagonist, but because that character opens up, grows and manages to live ..
3.8
Knightley is as good as ever here. Its a captivating role that stands tall among her career works. Hollywood News
1.5
However, for all the period precision in the film, Colette is off kilter. Kdhx
1.5
Colette postures in its simplistic feminism: despite viewing Willy as a fool, his narcissistic, regressive misogyny is given more space than Gabrielle .. Cinema Scope
4.0
Its a turn thats equally delicate and forceful whenever Westmoreland needs to switch tones, and one of the best performances of Knightleys career. The Gate
4.4
Colette is so much savvier than I expected it to be that I cant help but wonder if, in some way, its even better than it had a right to be. Kudos to o .. Buffalo News
3.5
Knightley takes command of this story of a woman discovering the full scope of her powers and talents. Moreover, shes well matched by an incisive scri .. Metro Weekly
3.5
Knightley excels, so dont groan that shes in yet another costume drama. Caution Spoilers
3.0
The inherent gravity of it all creates an illusion of depth, but the script doesnt actually plumb its ideas. Film Monthly
3.0
Its a timely biopic on female empowerment one that rests solely on the shoulders of Knightley and her insightful depiction of strength and desire for .. Sa Current
4.5
Far from the solemnity of the academic cinema, the story flows with lightness, humor, charm and, at the same time, with fury when it comes to exposing .. La Nación (Argentina)
3.0
Keira Knightley does what she can with the clumsy and basic guidelines of the character, a bronze semblance that also, for the lack of honesty, ends u ..
2.5
The concept of a singular omnipresent author hadnt really taken hold yet. 812 Film Reviews
3.8
Elsewhere, Colette has some good humour and lovely comeuppances without ever being too predictable. What I Watched Tonight
4.0
The strength of the film lies in the naturalness with which we participate in the evolution of Colette. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
Unlike its heroine, this costume drama is perfectly content to have you snuggle up and be entertained. The Movie Minute
3.0
Ultimately, Colette offers an evocative message with Knightley providing a career highlight performance. Flick Feast
5.0
Colettes fight for independence becomes the driving force for the period piece which is even more relevant today as women continue to fight for their .. Victoria Advocate
4.5
The film is less about Colette in particular than it is about this unusual relationship of a dozen years, during which the traditional understandings .. Daily Public
4.5
I dont need to leave my mark on the world, Colette says early on. Nashville Scene
3.0
Even Keira Knightley, always so prim, seems infected with this woman who did not deprive herself of any of lifes pleasures.
4.5
Colettes major issue is that it doesnt villainize Willy soon enough. Auto Straddle
4.0
Westmorelands retelling of this tale of art, publishing, cross dressing, whoring, cruelty, quasi redemption, revenge and love is an engaging, if at ti .. James Wegg Review
3.0
The director builds a fun universe, unprejudiced and so far from this world that it even seems lie. El Mundo (Spain)
4.0
So director and co screenwriter Wash Westmoreland has crafted what feels like a conventional costume biopic. Dogandwolf
3.8
The movie looks beautiful (largely shot in old world Budapest), and Knightly captures enough of Colettes spirit of adventure to encourage viewers to e .. Good Times
1.5
Its remarkable how safe the film feels, given its transgressive subject. Eugene Weekly
4.5
As a historical drama that hits all the marks for acting, story and sheer visual delight, COLETTE is not to be missed. We Are Movie Geeks
4.0
French author Gabrielle Sidonie Colette wrote like a dream with a delicacy of feeling and a specific insight that continues to shine. But in 1893, she ..
4.5
Throughout it all, Colette more and more becomes a serious film about feminism, despite its frothy spirit.
4.5
...Colette is a film that is appropriate for this new era following the start of the Times Up movement. Windy City Media Group
5.0
Colette becomes an intelligent discourse on how in a patriarchal society the genius of talented women is not easily recognized, but, on the contrary, .. La Nación (Costa Rica)
4.5
This handsome, engaging period drama could be a Masterpiece production, but its gorgeous on the big screen, which is where it should be seen. Newport This Week
4.0
Collette is not just the story of one womans coming into her own, but also a blueprint for how to do so when just about all the social, cultural, and .. The Arts St L
4.5
Most films starring Keira Knightley are worth a look, if only for what she brings to the role. And here, she brings a lot. Easy Reader News
3.0
The result is a film thats frequently overwrought and definitely overlong for the subject matter. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
3.0
Colette could probably do just fine with any reputable star in the lead role, but Keira Knightleys awards worthy performance allows the film to soar b .. Big Apple Reviews
4.5
But thankfully, director Wash Westmoreland, who co wrote the script, isnt trying to be conventional. MovieJawn
4.5
Theres something about the figure of Colette whose ye olde punk rock feminist spirit of throwing caution and convention to the wind electrifies Knight .. Flicks
3.0
Thankfully Knightley and West are so good that their characterizations enough to forgive the shortcomings of the rather superficial progressions they .. Buffalovibe
4.5
Colettes embrace of eros gave her a broad, popular appeal, but her style and grace as a writer ensured that her books were viewed as literature. Can w .. Australian Financial Revie ..
4.0
A history lesson and feminist celebration wrapped up in a thrillingly fun package, Colette is a hoot and a half, with Knightley impeccably attired in .. The New Daily (Australia)
4.5
Her dark eyes focus keenly to challenge and charm with equal ease and pleasure. Riot Material
1.5
Westmoreland dispatches Willys insolent homophobia with a swift cut to Colette sucking on Missys finger. ( 4 Columns
1.5
This very earnest and lovely to look at production is reasonably enjoyable, without being all that good. France 24
3.5
The picture jumps through time so often that it doesnt stay in any one place long enough to find a real groove. In The Seats
1.5
Colette is ultimately a mixed bag, a film that needs a cohesive narrative arc and a deeper engagement with the concepts it introduces but fails to ent .. Cc2K Online
1.5
These scenes kick along with an abandon rare in reverential film biographies. West Word
4.0
Most of all, the script works as an engaging study of a strong and talented woman finding her own path. Farout Magazine
4.0
A high camp entertainment that finds time to solemnly explore the intricacies of gender and sexuality, without making them cheap punchlines. Gay Essential
4.0
Unlike previous efforts though, theres little naivet in Colette: shes doing the best she can with the cards shes dealt. Prairie Dog Magazine
3.8
Colettes story teaches us that when it comes to guarding ones creative property, love means never having to say sorry for moving on to greener pasture .. Punch Drunk Movies
4.5
Its a poignant, unabashedly feminist period piece that is playful and honest in its storytelling of a young girls coming of age, her exploration of he ..
4.5
Dont expect a reinvention within the genre, but its a strikingly fascinating story and told pretty darn well.
2.0
But consumption isnt always a bad thing; to devour is to nourish, sustain, and even worship. them.
4.5
This film is a biographical portrait, a tender coming of age story, a clap back against the patriarchy, and exploration of womanhood and sexuality, an ..



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