20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Italian melodrama with flair, April 5 2011
By katherine mitchell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Purple Sea (DVD)
This romantic drama set in the past on a picturesque Italian island is memorable and moving. The story of two girlhood friends who fall in love is very well done. The film is well directed and the production is professional and quite lyrical. The movie like many European movies moves at a leisurely pace while the story background is set-up. The period is depicted realistically and the performances are strong. The woman Angela and Sara are utterly convincing as the lovers whose devotion to each other is sweetly conveyed.
The other characters arn't as realistic, especially Angela's father who is portrayed as a sterotypical villain and her weak mother both come across as annoying.
Overall this is an good period film with great performances from the two gorgeous women who rebel against the restrictions placed upon their love.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Movie Ever!, Jun 15 2011
By rascal - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Purple Sea (DVD)
Best ever lesbian period piece! Words cannot describe how beautifully done and intricate a storyline! Everything about this movie was done to perfection. I would give it 100 stars if I could.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Brilliant Historical Film, Nov 1 2011
By Racheal - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Purple Sea (DVD)
Okay so this film throughout was absolutely fantastic to watch, it did live up to its expectations for the time period and the location where it was shot. Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese and the directors have done their homework! The scenes of lovemaking have you falling all over yourself, though visually the first scene was a bit dark it can be handled.
Solarino takes her character to a whole other level with her drive and determination.
This has definately ranked in my top 10 Lesbian films, and trust me, that's a hard list to make.
This film is a must watch!