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Dec 30, 2023kpelish rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Little chemistry between Kidman and Franco. On one hand, this privileged woman did succeed in stepping outside the suffocating role for any woman in that time period, but on the other, it’s very clear her family’s money made her path…
Feb 06, 2023MARKTWAINREADER rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece (though underappreciated by cartoon-watching tech types) -- a fascinating story told beautifully with the exotic aesthetic and ambiance of turn of the century England and Middle East. The writing, the acting, the sets, the…
Oct 16, 2022MetroMermaid rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A true story and, wow, this woman has guts! She dared to go when most women -- even some men -- would fear to tread. She got herself into what seemed to be dangerous tight spots...and somehow back out of them again, phew!
Jul 02, 2022
A soft, tender love story.
Apr 11, 2022byoneoka rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Splendid film that captures the independent spirit of Gertrude Bell as well as the freedom of the Bedouins that culminated in the separation from the British Empire and nationhood.
Apr 09, 2022rebconk rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is clearly meant as a counterpoint to David Lean's 1960s "Lawrence of Arabia", and definitely succeeded in contrasting a woman's way of engaging and compelling people of other cultures with men's way. Admittedly as a woman, I,…
Dec 02, 2020ShasCho rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A gorgeous and thoughtful glimpse into an extraordinary woman and a pivotal time in history. Beautiful cinematography and music, powerful, near perfect acting. I feel grateful to the cast and makers.
Oct 10, 2020RicardoRedLion rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Read a book of the life of Gertrude Bell about 15 years ago. She finagled the 75 year oil deal between U.S.A, Britain, France and the Iraqi group, that ended in 2000, just before you know what happened for these Allies, and now skinny…
Jul 01, 2020Bellinghamspence rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had never heard of her before. Shame on educators. So after watching Lawrence of Arabia and doing some wiki/google her name popped up. Oh she was into the Middle East before Lawrence or during that time. Very decent movie. Gertrude…
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Mar 14, 2020angela808 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It was a ok movie with Nicole Kidman in it.
Sep 27, 2019
Too obviously a Nicole Kidman vehicle. I have read Gertrude Bell and Kidman is nothing like her.
Aug 02, 2019
This is the second time I am trying to comment. The last time my account closed off, not sure why. So, Gertrude Bell would have made an even greater story had they kept it historical, less so her love affairs. She was an interesting…
Jun 18, 201921221018293347 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I have read about Gertrude Bell, but this movie was rather sappy. Perhaps with a younger actress than Nicole Kidman.
Apr 23, 2019jdt660 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I selected the movie for the actors, so I did not realize until the end this was based on truth. The movie itself was beautiful. No, it was not full of exciting action, but it kept my interest throughout. Now I want to read the…
Feb 20, 2019Moviereviewer rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
it was ok...not really good,.
Dec 07, 2018KennethSmith rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
The viewer soon grows tired of the absurdities and outright errors that run from the beginning to the very end of this uninvolving movie by the highly regarded Werner Herzog. Gertrude Bell is a legendary figure out of history who sadly…
Sep 10, 2018richmole rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A movie with three levels. Enjoy it was a travelogue, a memoir, a drama. Most of all, enjoy it for its visual presentation; superb cinematography of some of the world's most forbidding landscapes--and over 1,500 extras. What and who is…
Aug 14, 2018BraveNOTPerfect rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Movie is based on extraordinary life story, but retold in very ordinary way. Moves very slowly, followed with very quiet dialogue. Music is appropriate and nice, costumes as well. This movie you will forget, but you will remember Gertrude…
Jul 25, 2018chaliser rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For this movie I make no claim of rights or capacity to assess the history of the Beduins, know anything about the bio of the heroin, let alone care for perfect accents, and therefore have no arcing bolts of lightning for who should play…
May 24, 2018cmarie20 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved this movie!
May 17, 2018firefly5 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Started to watch this movie, but was distracted. Took it back without watching. Maybe next time! May 2018 Now January 2024 Somewhat interesting, particularly for the time in history that the events took place, she was an adventurous and…
Feb 05, 2018jimg2000 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The film, limited to under 130 minutes, succeeded to pique my interest to learn more about the trailblazer of a woman who is celebrated in modern Arabic history along with her contemporary T. E. Lawrence. Beautiful cinematography including…
Dec 26, 2017beaches4evr rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
2nd half of movie is much better! I agree with most comments that it does make me want to know more of Gertrude Bell. It is an interesting story and the scenery is beautiful!
Dec 21, 2017MB85CAL rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It could have been so much better. Casting leaves something to be desired. James Franco can not affect a British accent to save his soul. Robert Pattinson is wasted in the role of TE Lawrence. Damien Lewis is the one true Brit along with…
Nov 23, 2017maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another story from history that does not seem to make it into our lessons. We know of Lawrence of Arabia and Winston Churchill and their roles in the Middle East, but such an amazing woman is not given credit. This beautiful cinematic…