What could have been a thoughtful true story about a revolutionary artist, the writers played fast and loose with the events of this woman and her family's life.
I'll definitely give points for costume and set design, but those are my only concessions.
In an attempt to jump on the Girl-Boss bandwagon, the writers succeeded in condescending both artists and women's struggles in professional advancement.
Instead of being "vivacious" as many friends and historians described Clarice Cliff, we're made to see her as a self-serving simpleton who is seemingly incapable of following direct instruction; placing incredible stress on her family both emotionally and financially.
The casting was horrendous: while Phoebe was fun in Bridgerton, her performance as a serious actor was painful to watch. Neither Phoebe nor Matthew managed to portray either character as sympathetic, let alone likeable.
The sound direction had me convinced that Clarice was about to keel over from asthma at any moment.
The script was nonsensical and trite.
The camera work was jumpy and poorly directed, and the art direction was truly terrible.
This film did everyone dirty.
Also, what happened to Shorter's wife?? I believe the writers may have forgotten about her lol.
I'll definitely give points for costume and set design, but those are my only concessions.
In an attempt to jump on the Girl-Boss bandwagon, the writers succeeded in condescending both artists and women's struggles in professional advancement.
Instead of being "vivacious" as many friends and historians described Clarice Cliff, we're made to see her as a self-serving simpleton who is seemingly incapable of following direct instruction; placing incredible stress on her family both emotionally and financially.
The casting was horrendous: while Phoebe was fun in Bridgerton, her performance as a serious actor was painful to watch. Neither Phoebe nor Matthew managed to portray either character as sympathetic, let alone likeable.
The sound direction had me convinced that Clarice was about to keel over from asthma at any moment.
The script was nonsensical and trite.
The camera work was jumpy and poorly directed, and the art direction was truly terrible.
This film did everyone dirty.
Also, what happened to Shorter's wife?? I believe the writers may have forgotten about her lol.