Back to the past
Everything from how the film is shot, the performances, and even the dialogue all make it feel like it belongs in a different era. This style makes for an incredible experience as you’re watching actors like Gary Oldman and Lily Collins give performances they’ve never given before as they portray actors during that period. The set designs and costumes all perfectly capture that time.Golden Age of Hollywood
Because the film focuses on emulating classic Hollywood, the film feels distant for someone unfamiliar with the time. It’s filled with film lure and political issues from the 1930s, so those not familiar with it may become confused. Along with this, viewers familiar with older films, such as Citizen Kane , will have a better understanding of the topics discussed. Comparing this to a recent film like Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood, that movie did a similar thing by bringing a love story to classic Hollywood; however, it didn’t keep its audience at a distance by focusing so heavily on feeling like a product of that time. It contained many throwbacks to the 1960s but did so in a way that didn’t compromise the story or the characters.
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