'Adoration', apparently released elsewhere under the title 'Adore' has a very French sensibility which would explain the heavy French influence in its production. Based on a short story, 'The Grandmothers', by recently deceased Noble Laureate for Literature, Doris Lessing, the film has also been known as 'Two Mothers' and 'Perfect Mothers'. Does this suggest uncertainty about the film's identity or marketability?
The story will not appeal to everyone. Two mothers, friends since childhood, each enters into an affair with the other's son.
Set in Australia on the NSW Central Coast, the scenery and images are often spectacular and are very reminiscent of Australian summer beach holidays of years gone by. Many North American actors fail to master an Australian accent usually sounding more Cockney than Antipodean but Robin Wright, whilst not perfect, makes a good fist of the task.
Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville provide splendid eye candy but the plot is rather farfetched.
★★1/2
"Two mothers, friends since childhood, each enters into an affair with the other's son." Intriguing subject that has often interested me, an older woman with a younger man.
ReplyDeleteWell Andrew, maybe this is the film for you.
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