Ammonite is a fascinating film, but is it art, or pornography? If you like pretty full-on lesbian sex, then this movie might be for you.
Plot
The now famous paleontogolist Mary Anning forms a relationships with a married woman and they embark on a passionate affair while continuing to discover fossils.
Acting
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan give convincing performances as two Victorian ladies engaging in some secret hanky-panky. Much of the communication in the film was by glances and facial expressions rather than dialogue.
8 out of 10 for acting.
Plot/Script
I would have liked to have seen more story around Manning’s scientific discoveries but the The story focusses heavily on the relationship despite no historical evidence that either woman was a lesbian. I did like the fact there were many scenes with little dialogue.
7 out of 10 for story
Cinematography
The exquisite settings and period of the film used to great effect through aerial shots and intimate camera shots.
8 out of 10 for cinematography
Set/Costumes
The film delivers an austere look with some convincing locations and costumes from the Victorian era.
7 out of 10 for sets and costumes .
Entertainment
This is a curious film which is very watchable, but some very graphic scenes may make you spill your popcorn.
7 out of 10 for entertainment value
Average
Adding all those scores means Ammonite gets an average of 7.4 out of ten.
AMMONITE
Starring: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, James McArdle, Alec Secãreanu, Fiona Shaw.
Directed by: Francis Lee
Duration: 120 minutes
In New Zealand Cinemas 11th February 2021
