Carol Review

Carol is the story of a woman named Carol, played by Cate Blanchette, that is going through a divorce.  While Christmas shopping for her daughter she meets Therese, played by Rooney Mara.  Carol ends up leaving her gloves at the store and when Therese returns the gloves their relationship starts to flourish.  The problem for Carol is that her soon to be ex-husband, played by Kyle Chandler, is not happy about this relationship and will do all he can to keep Carol for himself.

I found that the chemistry between Cate Blanchette and Rooney Mara was incredible.  They really felt like two people starting a new relationship where both are shy yet curious about each other.  Their performances were outstanding and both will/should be nominated for an Oscar.  I thought that director Todd Hayes did a wonderful job.   The film felt like it was filmed in the 50's, where it takes place.  It had a wonderful grainy look to it.  Scenes throughout the film were beautifully shot.

The only problem I had with the film was the story.  It didn't hit me emotionally like I was hoping it would.  The relationship between Carol and Therese was both beautiful and depressing but I felt like they didn't experience enough together to get me too invested in it.

Carol is a film that will get a lot of talk come Oscar time and deservedly so.  Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara both give outstanding performances that make this movie worth seeing.

4 out of 5 Stars