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Actors: Kristin Scott Thomas, Patsy Kensit
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Angels and Insects |
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A young biologist (Mark Rylance), having lost everything in an expedition to the Amazon, returns to England to find a wealthy wife and rebuild his work and reputation. He thinks he's found the gorgeous answer to his dreams (Kensit) and marries her, but gradually realizes he has plunged into a milieu drowning in secrets. He also finds himself drawn to a quiet, mysterious servant (Thomas) who may have the keys to his dilemma. The film is based on the A.S. Byatt novella "Morpho Eugenia," and is memorable not only for the fine, intense plot and acting, but the arresting costumes: the bright colors of the women's dresses very much resemble butterflies and other rare insects.
--David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Angels and Insects |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 19th century
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- romance (general)
- love triangle/polygon
- seduction (yum!)
- inconveniently married while playing footsy
Family, struggling with
Yes
Struggle with:
- In-laws
- Brother
- Wife
Kind of sex:
- incest
Ethnic/Regional/Gender story?
Yes
Culture of surrounding area:
- British
Lover is...
- of a different social class
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- scientist
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
- happy
- sad
- tougher
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn straight
Body type
- (woman) very skinny
How much in movie?
- 40%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- not employed but independently wealthy
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 40%
Hair color
- blonde
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) skinny
unclothed?
- chest and buttocks
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Forest?
Yes
Misc setting
- fancy mansion
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- challenged
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
- actual description of sex
- seeing breasts
- seeing nude female butt
- seeing nude male butt
Non-American film?
Yes
What language?
- English
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