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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Eminent critic John Ruskin, a key figure in the Victorian art scene, remains equally well known for his scandal-hit private life, which this period drama, written by Emma Thompson, explores from the perspective of his long-suffering spouse. Former child star Dakota Fanning looks every inch the big-eyed, pale-skinned Pre-Raphaelite heroine as the naive young bride who discovers her mother-dominated husband has little sexual interest in her, yet has little prospects of escaping marriage to this distinguished public figure. Note-perfect performances enhance this fascinating true story, with an excellent Greg Wise rendering the cruel but troubled Ruskin something of a tragic figure and Fanning hugely affecting in the lead. The finesse and intelligence of the production owe much to Thompson's screenwriting skills, and she also enjoys a juicy supporting role as wise proto-feminist Lady Eastlake.

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Cast

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Euphemia "Effie" GrayDakota Fanning
John Everett MillaisTom Sturridge
John RuskinGreg Wise
Lady EastlakeEmma Thompson
Mr RuskinDavid Suchet
Margaret Cox RuskinJulie Walters
ViscountessClaudia Cardinale
DoctorRobbie Coltrane
Sir Charles EastlakeJames Fox
Travers TwissDerek Jacobi
RafaelRiccardo Scamarcio
Sophie GrayPolly Dartford
GeorgeRussell Tovey
AnnaLinda Bassett
Dante Gabriel RossettiSam Churchill

Crew

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DirectorRichard Laxton

Details

Theatrical distributor
Metrodome
Released on
2014-10-10
Languages
English
Available on
DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
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