Friday, June 04, 2021
Ammonite
In 1840s England, a fossil collector & paleontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) makes a meager living selling her sea shore finds to tourists & interested parties. When convalescing Charlotte Murchison (Saoirse Ronan) comes to town & subsequently falls ill, their lives take a dramatic change. This fictionalized romantic love story was inspired by a speculated relationship between 2 real life people. This is a detailed period piece with some sensual sex scenes that may be uncomfortable for some to watch. You may see more than you want to see. Winslet & Ronan give emotional performances as 2 lonely women searching some happiness that speaks to forbidden attraction. This type of film will find more popularity with critics than the general public. It’s well made & acted but slow moving & controversial.
Alien gives it 2 “Ichthyosaurus” stars out of 4.
