CarolJen10.0· January 13, 2017FollowAn absolute masterpiece from the directing to the editing to the cinematography. It feels like I’m watching a breathtaking tango number where every step is rehearsed and well thought of, from carol’s nail polish to the beautifully written dialogue, Everything in this movie has layers and is intentional in a stunning way, every piece makes sense and falls into place like a 10,000 piece puzzle in the sense that you can’t see it coming. From start to end the characters are gorgeously painted in clean and steady strokes that let you look back on where they started and how far they’ve come, the first time i watched it the ending made me cry because of how much it just makes sense and how much is said in the unsaid. In the span of a few minutes you find yourself more than acquainted with the complex and layered main characters and their dynamics which makes it all the easier to sit back and watch their story unfold in utter amazement. To end it all, i have to talk about the absolute masterclass in acting from both cate blanchett and rooney mara, much like a ping pong match between skillful players, the back and forth in the dialogue felt extremely natural, almost like a second nature to them. I’d hate to end this review without touching on the ‘make or break’ moment in sapphic movies; the sex scene. We’ve seen a lot of disastrous, overly sexualized sex scenes in lesbian movies before but not in this one, the scene feels like carol was painting a masterpiece, her moves are well rehearsed and structured in way that’s almost endearing and holds therese as if she’s a delicate porcelain doll that might break under pressure. It feels like a special moment that exists just for them, in a state of limbo where the outside world is distant and barely audible. It feels loving, it feels tender, it simply feels beautiful. And i could go on and on about every beautiful (yes i’m aware of how many times i’ve said it) thing about this movie but i’m simply too lazy and they’re just too many. It’s like you’re looking at a painting in a museum but every time you look closer you find a new detail that makes you love it even more, that’s what this movie felt like to me.CommentsSign in to react and join the conversation.Sign inGet the appSee all Jen's reviews for Carol (2)First watch10.0January 13, 2017Rewatch 110.0July 13, 2025