Lot's of spoilers!
I must say that the premise of this movie is a bit thin, but that the impact of the story is not -- more on that later. There seem to be really only two or three sets. They are beautiful, and there is a sense of closeness, yet there is a sense that this story is closed and to be only understood by a few. I think in that last part in particular the film struggles, the story is approachable by anyone, and is not as posh as it presents itself. I don't know that I am totally convinced in the vanity of the leading man, the eternal bachelor -- this is what I mean about the premise being a bit thin. He seems like any pompous character ever, successful and cocky, but that doesn't mean he isn't capable of love. The female lead captivated me much more, or was I just a sucker like him?
But yes, the spoilers, the woman poisons the man so that she can take care of him. The man seems to be aware! At least the second time she poisons him, he seems to know. This part seems a bit fantastic to me. Why would he allow himself to be poisoned? Is it all a game, and one that he enjoys? I can't quite decide if this is hacky film making, or actually thought provoking. Certainly I'm not considering poisoning anyone, or gas lighting anyone. That's what makes the poison so ridiculous... is that really what love needs? I might accidentally gas-light someone in haste or in a state of mania, but, to do it because I think it will work... I find that a deeply uncomfortable proposition.
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