Director: Mike Newell
Genre: Drama/
Romance
Runtime: 123
minutes
Year: 2018
Starring: Lily James,
Michiel Huisman, Matthew Goode, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Brown Findlay,
Katherine Parkinson, Tom Courtenay, Glen Powell
I WATCHED THIS MOVIE FOR MY 2022 MOVIE CHALLENGE
WEEK 7: A MOVIE SET IN A EUROPEAN COUNTRY
Description: In the
aftermath of World War II, a writer (Lily James) forms an unexpected bond with
the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their
experiences during the war.
Review: London, 1946: Juliet Ashton, a young, successful writer, is invited by a
small but fanatical book club to the Island of Guernsey. Once she arrives, it
turns out that there is a deeper story behind the jolly islanders and their
club.
At first glance, “The
Guernsey Literary Society” is simple and cheerful, one of those movies where
everything works out and everyone is happy. How director Mike Newell slowly
deepens the film and unravels the underlying layers is beautifully executed. Two
hours for a story of this proportion is somewhat excessive though.
The cast is top-notch, but
the heart of the film lies with Lily James, who proves she can easily carry a
movie. Michiel Huisman (fellow Dutchman) also gives a strong performance, as
does Penelope Wilton. I absolutely loved this
movie.
Rating: 4,5/
5
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