Based on a 1930s novel, the film airs on BBC on Christmas in the UK, and watching it in mid June was just a little strange. It revolves around three orphans, the unrelated Fossil sisters, who get trained in the performing arts in order to help their guardian run the house. I must admit that the movie was long, but it didn't exactly drag. Emma Watson's acting was not the best, as expected.
On that note, I remember doing a post a long time ago about how much I did not like Emma Watson. It was probably because of her acting, which more than often crosses into over-acting-land. I liked her in the first few HarryPotter films, but after the third (which killed the rest of the movie series for me), I just thought she looked as if she was trying too hard. Her forced expressions, her false emotions, everything just seemed caked on. But what upset me the most was the image changes for the characters. But that is irrelevant.
In Ballet Shoes, Watson's acting had not improved but I loved her look in it. I think that is what appealed most to me, the setting, the wardrobe, the mood, the aesthetic of the film. That old, retro, 1930s, vintage vibe drew me in, and got me interested.
The film itself, ignoring Watson's acting, was decent. It was not amazing, but it was a good watch. A good way to spend a summer day...especially when you are stuck home alone with absolutely NOTHING to do.While we are on the topic of Miss Watson, I came across this spread a long long time ago, and never got to post it.
Although I may not like her acting, I like her as a person. She has the brains, the charm, the style and the personality that makes me admire her. I was so excited when I heard that she was attending Brown University. I thought that maybe I would go visit the place and perhaps run into her, but I had no time to travel up to Rhode Island. And now, as a senior, it is a tad too late.
photos from google, foto_decadent, here and here
