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Tulip Fever Movie Review

Name: Tulip Fever Movie Review
Item: Tulip Fever
Rating: 3.25
Author: Sonali Sharma

Tulip Fever Movie Review English Movie Review

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Review for the film " Tulip Fever"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 47 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 31-08-2017

Genre: Romance, Drama

Similar To: Música, Wendy, White Boy Rick, Lying And Stealing

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CAST & CREW

Christoph Waltz

Dane DeHaan

Justin Chadwick

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Director:

Justin Chadwick

Movie Actor:

Christoph Waltz

Jack O'Connell

Dane DeHaan

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Tulip Fever is set during the 17th century Tulip mania and is a romantic drama starring Alicia Vikander A girl mostly raised by a single mother Maria Fahl >> Read More... and Dane DeHaan Dane William DeHaan is an American hero. He is rem >> Read More... as the main leads. It also features Jack O'Connell and Holliday Grainger as the second lead pair. Judi Dench She’s the long-time-running as “M” for James Bond >> Read More... makes a brief appearance as the Abbess of St. Ursula, and so does Cara Delevingne Cara Jocelyn Delevingne took birth on 12 August 19 >> Read More... , as a tulip trader. This film is directed by Justin Chadwick Justin Chadwick is an actor-cum-director in films >> Read More... and produced by Alison Owen and Harvey Weinstein Harvey Weinstein is a popular and respected Americ >> Read More... . The credits for its flawless cinematography go to Eigil Bryld. Music is artfully handled by Danny Elfman Daniel Robert Elfman is an American song composer, >> Read More... .

Plot

The plot follows Sophia, who is married to an older, wealthy spice merchant, Cornellis. Her husband commissions Jan, a young painter to paint a portrait of her in order to immortalise his young wife. Jan and Sophia have an affair, unbeknownst to her husband, which is uncovered by her maid Maria, who is in courtship with a fishmonger, Willem. The story continues with several clever plot twists and nuanced references to the Tulip Wars. Will Sophia and Jan elope in the wake of their newfound love? How will they escape the clutches of Cornellis? What role will Maria play in their blossoming romance? The plot goes on to answer these questions.

Star Performances

Alicia Vikander delivers with her performance, playing Sophia artfully and proving her mettle in this role. Dane DeHaan's is the perfect piece to complete this pair's budding romance. Christoph Waltz plays Cornellis and does a decent job at it. Holliday Grainger and Jack O'Connell are the ideal second lead duo needed to move the story forward and prove useful in the plot. Judi Dench's presence demands respect and hence makes her ideal for the role of a church head. Cara Delevingne and Zach Galifianakis Over the past few years, mainstream Hollywood has >> Read More... briefly appear in supporting roles as well.

Analysis

The story is much like any historical drama. One can see the "mania" revolving around the Tulip mania, with frequent references to the rising demand for these flowers and bulbs. However, history buffs may be disappointed to know that the movie focuses more on this whirlwind romance than on the Tulip Fever event itself. Alicia Vikander plays her part remarkably, proving her prowess in the historical romance genre. She is easy to sympathize with, which makes her rendition of a woman who just wants to feel love all the more believable. Dane DeHaan does an excellent job as Jan, and the pair's chemistry is also solid. Jack O'Connell and Holliday Grainger dutifully play their roles, which makes it hard to decide which pair to adore more. The Abbess of St. Ursula seems to be a fitting role for the actress Judi Dench, and she makes the most of her scenes. The melancholy undertones provided by the artful music and cinematography by Danny Elfman and Eigil Bryld make this film shine brighter. The plot is complex and perfect for audiences looking for a new historical drama to watch.

What’s there?

A whirlwind romance played brilliantly by Alicia Vikander and Dane DeHaan
Judi Dench strikes yet again with her small but profound role
Wonderful musical scores and cinematography set the mood
Clever references to the 17th century Tulip Wars

What’s not there?

Complex and slightly mellow plot
A few plot holes and avoidable errors.

Verdict

Fans of historical romances will undoubtedly enjoy this nuanced storyline, and find themselves drawn by Alicia's compelling performance. Dane, Holliday, and Jack's performances are nothing short of praiseworthy as well. The plot twists certainly leave us hanging. Those willing to give it a try are sure to enjoy this film.