I watched The Edge Of Love the other night. It is the story of the poet Dylan Thomas and the two women he loved.
I loved the sets and costumes. I think my favorite period for clothing is the late 1930's to the early 1940's when this film takes place.
The setting is London during the blitz and then later in the Welsh countryside. I wanted to find a better picture of Keira Knightley's apartment in the film because it was all draped with gorgeous lace panels and opulent fabrics.
You know I only watch movies for the sets – the story and acting are secondary.
Keira Knightley, who plays Vera Killick, Dylan Thomas' first love, actually did all the singing in the movie. She did a fabulous job. Amazing, actually. She also has the sharpest jawline I have ever seen.
Sienna Miller, who plays Dylan's Thomas' wife Caitlin, did a fabulous job too. I'm not really familiar with her, other than the shenanigans reported in the tabloids that she and Jude Law get into, but I was pleasantly surprised. She is a very talented actress. There are scenes where she doesn't say a word and yet her anguish is just palpable.
Originally her part was to be played by Lindsay Lohan which is about 87 shades of wrong. I would never have even watched it if that had been the case.
The above scene was beautifully done. It's the first time we see Caitlin and it gives the viewer an insight to her character. Very colorful and irreverant. That bright red coat in a sea of drab uniforms in a war ravaged London.
The movie made me want to reread Dylan Thomas' poetry and visit Wales. Just to stay in a little cottage overlooking the ocean.
Great movie, good story line, great acting and beautiful period costumes and sets. Thumbs up from me!
(photos and screencaps from IMDB and Screenmusings)
WOW the cottages are just like the ones my grandparents lived in Scotland when I was little.And that is my grandas car it had like A step at the side that we had to get on to.To climb into it.What good memories of when I was little Thanks Andrea you just made my day.
Hugs Mary.
I will be adding that movie to my Netflix list! It looks wonderful!
. . . “87 shades of wrong”. . . LOL! literally!. . . (actually, that girl just makes me sad. . .) Anyway, I had heard about this movie & then had forgotten. Thanks for the reminder – I’ll be on the lookout!
xo, Bren