I really admire this movie. The plot(s) seem(s) to be well crafted, the characters are very dimensional, and the acting is great. However, it just isnt my kind of movie. Too dark, maybe-- I'm not exactly sure, but I don't enjoy it as much as other movies. This does not stop me from being very engrossed in it, though. I find it extremely intriguing how the writers tie in the characters in Mrs. Dalloway with those in the movie. There are no clear crossovers (no one "Richard", no "Clarissa", no "Sally"), but instead we are presented with complex blends of those characters. As I watch in class, I find myself striving to identify who's traits show up where in the movie, and how everyone interacts.
For me, the most interesting part of the movie is the section in Los Angeles, 1950s. This is because it is the part I understand least. In general, movies where the main characters are crazy do not appeal to me, so I think I like this part because the woman seems like a lunatic at times, and perfectly sane at others. (Also, her son is just incredibly cute.) As I sit in class watching them interact with each other and others, I find myself having trouble predicting what will happen next. I can generally tell when something good/bad will happen in the other parts of the film, but this part is beyond me. I can only sit and helplessly observe as the mom does something really creepy and the son looks on, fearful.
So, while I don't particularly enjoy the movie as a whole, I am still interested in it because it does seem to be a great work of art.
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