Bright Star
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January 26, 2010
- Synopsis
- The tragic but intensely passionate love affair between Romantic poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and the radiant Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) is detailed in this romantic period drama from critically acclaimed writer/director Jane Campion....
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- Starring
- Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish, Kerry Fox, Paul Schneider, Edie Martin
- Director(s)
- Jane Campion
- Distributor(s)
- Apparition (USA), Pathé Pictures International
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 119 min.
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Critic Reviews
Slate | Dana StevensAdd Critic to Favorites
The rare film about the life of an artist that is itself a work of art.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Amy BiancolliAdd Critic to Favorites
A fine-boned, luminous tribute to Keats and the sufferings of love.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
Masterfully put-together, made with confidence, intelligence and command.Read the full review
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83% Bright Star
11/06/09 Jane Campion's direction is as refined as her screenplay, and she gets the most out of her cast -- especially Abbie Cornish -- in this understated period drama. | Rotten Tomatoes -
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84% Bright Star
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