The Edge of Love (2008)
Genre: Drama / Romance
Duration: 110 minuten
Country:
United Kingdom
Directed by: John Maybury
Stars: Keira Knightley, Cillian Murphy and Sienna Miller
IMDb score:
6,1 (20.197)
Releasedate: 20 June 2008
The Edge of Love plot
"The only thing more dangerous than war... is love."
Vera (Keira Knightley) and Caitlin (Sienna Miller) share many similarities and interests, but the most notable is the man they love: Dylan Thomas. Were it not for the fact that Dylan is married to Caitlin, and that Vera also has a husband. A complex relationship develops in which many friendships are at stake.
Actors and actresses
Vera Phillips
Caitlin MacNamara
Dylan Thomas
William Killick
Ruth Williams
Lt Col David Talbot Rice
Anita Shenkin
Anthony Devas
Nicolette
Alistair Graham
Reviews & comments
scorsese
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- 13670 messages
- 11437 votes
A very mediocre film about a complicated love triangle set in London during World War II. Visually, the film isn't bad, with some beautiful shots. The story and characters are disappointing, however. Simply because it just didn't captivate me at all and at times it all became a bit too poetic. This despite the actors, who still put in a good effort.
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IH88
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- 9903 messages
- 3205 votes
“Live while you can, live all you can.”
The Edge of Love is truly one of those films saved by its actors. Especially Miller and Knightley, and their bond is its greatest strength. Knightley is always good in these kinds of roles, but Sienna Miller makes the biggest impression. Perhaps a somewhat underrated actress, because in every film she appears in, I find her to be one of the best elements. The story is mediocre, and the male actors are somewhat dull (Murphy is good, but his role is too small). The first half of the film is also clearly stronger than the second half, set in Wales. But the actors keep it entertaining.
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blurp194
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- 6015 messages
- 4496 votes
Dylan Thomas, but not quite. The other side of the story in Last Call (2020), perhaps a bit earlier, and perhaps a bit too much searching for the exact story it wants to tell. What Thomas himself didn't seem to have much of is precisely what kills the film, it seems.
Knightley is absolutely perfect; she fits the role perfectly, the era, and the 1940s hairstyle suits her perfectly. However, there's that nervous, and therefore fake, smirk that I find detracts from her performance. Thankfully, she seems to be gradually losing that in her recent films.
It's also a fine cast, although Sienna Miller is a bit of a consolation prize compared to Last Call, alongside Romola Garai, and Rhys doesn't even come close to Ifans. Well, I guess he doesn't have the lead role. Murphy, on the other hand, is very good, and a better one could hardly have been found for his role.
I found the footage a bit over-edited, often too dark and too brown in the color grading. And the soundtrack, which is getting quite a stir in the Wikipedia entry, didn't strike me as anything positive. Not really a negative either, so perhaps something to play in the elevator.
All in all, definitely not a bad film. But it's missing a bit too much of the why, or at least that's what I miss.
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