Carol (2015)

Carol

Carol (2015) — Set against the cool, wintry streets and department-store lights of 1950s New York, Carol tells the quiet, intense love story between Therese Belivet (a young aspiring photographer) and Carol Aird (an elegant, separated woman trapped in a loveless marriage). What begins as a chance, electric connection blossoms into a deep, complicated romance that must contend with the era’s strict social norms and the very real threat of Carol’s ex-husband using the relationship to fight for custody of their daughter. Watching the film you’ll experience a slow-burning, emotionally precise romance: moments of tender intimacy and longing are rendered in hushed, carefully composed scenes. The performances (especially Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara) are restrained but powerful, communicating volumes in gestures and looks rather than words. Visually, the movie is sumptuous and period-accurate, with muted color palettes and elegant production design that evoke both glamour and isolation. Tonally, Carol is elegiac and restrained — both uplifting in its portrayal of an unexpected love and wrenching as external pressures and personal fears force hard choices. If you enjoy character-driven dramas, period detail, and romances told with subtlety and depth, this film delivers a poignant, beautifully crafted experience about desire, courage, and the cost of being true to the heart.

Actors: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson

Director: Todd Haynes

Runtime: 118 min

Genres: Drama, Romance

Filmaffinity Rating 7.0 /10 Metacritic Rating 94 /100 IMDB Rating 7.2 /10 Bmoat Rating 7.9 /10