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Title:W.E.

Date: 2011
Type: Drama
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Madonna
Producer: Madonna


Comment
When the estate of King Edward (James D'Arcy) and Wallis Simpson (Andrrea Riseborough) is being sold off a young woman (Abbie Cornish) in a loveless marriage becomes increasingly obsessed with their story. This is mix of the story of Edward and Wallis love affair with a woman coming to terms with her life compared with the fantasy that she percieves their life was. The idea of running the parallel stories is good but both plot lines end up being a bit of a mess. Andrea Riseborough gives a good performance as Wallis Simpson, though Abbie Cornish has to work with a character that is much less charismatic. This was Madonna's first film as director and arguably she is one of the better people to understand the impact of fame and fans on people. This is not a straight piece of history and ignores much of the controversy of Edwards views and politics, but still an interesting take on the story.

Actors

Abbie CornishAbbie Cornish
Andrea RiseboroughAndrea Riseborough
James D'ArcyJames D'Arcy
Oscar Isaac
James FoxJames Fox
Judy ParfittJudy Parfitt
Geoffrey PalmerGeoffrey Palmer
Laurence Fox

Oscars

None

W.E.